Since ATT will sunset 3G in early 2022, DL will likely become inactive shortly after that, though it may function for a bit on wifi for monthly monitoring. Rather than transferring to Brinks, will there be a way to keep DL "active" locally without... — read more
Thank you for IRS 55 rule
My deepest gratitude to whomever posted the IRS rule 55 info. I am now able to fill the gap and withdraw from my 401k without the 10% penalty when I retire. It would have been nice to know this in my retirement planning earlier but at least now the... — read more
Market Value versus Debt
A debt load of a $180 billion, and a market value of $184 billion. Stephenson and Stankey really put the company in a ho-e. They will have to borrow even more money for spectrum auctions and fiber build out. Meanwhile Stephenson is home with $200... — read more
The solution is simple
How do we fix AT&T? We need to cut either half of the C-suite or cut the entire C-suit's salaries in half. Then we reduce the dividend some more and stop share buybacks altogether. We'll solve all of our financial issues quickly and painlessly -... — read more
October 11 is in the rearview. Anyone hear of COBC violations, due to vaccine?
For management, our drop dead date was 11October. We had to be fully vaxed and "die papieres" loaded into the portal. I know several who filed for and received the job accommodation. In fact, I don't know anyone who didn't get approved? Just curious... — read more
Anyone get their exemption approved?
I put in for exemption over two weeks ago and haven’t heard anything? Anyone get approval? If so, what are the new requirements for the exemption?
At what age did you run into age discrimination?
The age limit seems to be shifting and now much younger people become victims of age discrimination here. Unfortunately, we seem powerless to do anything and stop the age discrimination. The only hope is that karma will hit them back.
Strike
Wondering why in the Contract for Mobility in District 3, its has a no strike clause! Wondering why?
Pension Question
Do you get to keep your retirement if you get fired?
termination question concerning vacation time
Hello. What is the process for left over vacation time after a separation from the company? Do they place it on your final check after separation?
AT&T Pension Amount
My Uncle retired in 1979 and his SBC pension was $6100 per year My Dad retired in 1985 and his SBC pension was $12,500 per year My Brother retired in 2003 and his SBC pension is $16,000 per year I retired as a 3rd Level in 2004 and my SBC pension... — read more
Here's how AT&T really saves money
Grant employees millions of stock options and require that they hold them for 3 years before they can be exercised. I don't know anyone that ever made a dime off options unless of course your an executive and the options are/were repriced. Take away... — read more
Is there any reason why anyone would advise me to take ATT PPO?
I’m still a little undecided whether to take it or not.
Mandate would be easier to consider if the company treated its employees right!
To even think of risking my life for a company that doesn't treat its employees right , or give job security is obsurd!
Paper Mache Tiger on All Fronts
With Wall Street, With Customers, With Employees, With Shareholders. Sub $20 Share Price right around the corner. But dont worry there is a vaccine mandate, rainbow coalition, transgendered coalition, black coalition, women coalition, Asian... — read more
Darn the whole market hit a 10 year low also tho!
https://www.thestreet.com/markets/at-t-stock-at-10-year-low-as-dividend-cut-media-exit-test-bulls
Oct 11 has come and gone - what is the punishment for those not vaccinated?
Oct 11, the day by which a non-bargained management employee was supposed to have been fully vaccinated. Anyone know the punishment for those that did not get vaccinated or apply for a job accommodation?
Get ready for more work
With the latest round of controversies regarding AT&T, I can't see anybody wanting to join for the foreseeable future. Only the most desperate ones who can't get a job anywhere else and usually with good reason will apply to work here. So everybody... — read more
Eff em! We are American Telephone & Telegraph
WE WILL NOT COMPLY! https://www.redvoicemedia.com/2021/10/judge-rules-united-cant-place-employees-seeking-exemptions-to-vaccine-mandate-on-unpaid-leave/
Pensions and bankruptcies
Does anyone know if Pensions are protected if T has to file for bankruptcy?
AT&T Billing and Customer Service is the worst
Moved all my service (cell phone, internet) to other carriers because Cust Svc lied too many times and too many billing errors. All I have with AT&T is DTV. After 4 years of emailed invoices in English last month it was in Spanish. Current month is... — read more
Texas mandate ban and At&t question
Are there any managers “in the know” on this board that have heard anything concerning what At&t ‘s stance may be concerning the Texas ban ? Inquiring minds would like to know .
Stock price
The stock prices is taking a dive. The gig is up and the frauds are being revealed. Stankey and those in charge don't know how to protect insider information prior to the earnings announcement.
attn Medicare eligible retirees!!
Don't forget that the PPO plan AT&T is pushing does NOT cover Part B premiums - that's on you (~ $3,000 annually that could be paid for using the $4,200 subsidy provided through the AON exchange). Also don't forget you pay an additional $1,000... — read more
No vaccine mandates by any entity in Texas.
To bad he is lying about it being safe and effective though. https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-executive-order-prohibiting-vaccine-mandates-by-any-entity-adds-issue-to-special-session-agenda
Bedminster
What's the scoop on parts of bedminster closing?
Question re Bonus Check after separation
Planning to leave (not retire) around the first of the year (maybe Dec, maybe Jan). Is it safe to assume the bonus check, due in the first paycheck of March, will be paid even if I have already separated? Additionally and assuming yes to the... — read more
Wasteful spending
Someone mentioned the ATT Building in NYC, that was sold to SONY, as an example of wasteful spending and I wonder if you also think wasteful spending is now higher than ever in the past of this company? I wish it weren’t so, but it seems to me that... — read more
CWA/COR
Wish here in District 3 that the local Union would inform us of whats takn place! We r the stepchild of the CWA for sure
Mandate
The vaccine is a Biden Mandate not AT&T. Period.
I thought it was just me that thinks our company sux!
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/john-oliver-att-one-america-news-1235029438/
What ever happened to stock owners not approving board/CEO salaries??
Did I miss something? I never heard an outcome.
Vaccine Mandates Spark Protests at American, Southwest Airlines
https://www.newsweek.com/vaccine-mandates-spark-protests-american-southwest-airlines-1636769 Let’s take some notes, shall we ?
WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND ...
The people who wanted a raise to $15 an hour now say it isn't enough money ....while we wait for more cutbacks on job benefits and layoff news from AT&T .
Constant changes
Enough with the constant changes that end up breaking things instead of fixing or improving them. How many more of the "we'll be a major media company, oh, wait, we won't be doing that after all" debacles need to happen before somebody says enough is... — read more
AT&T Leadership - take note.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvHwyrem24M
Just like T. Leave no stone un ruined
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/10/att-discovered-wallet-behind-anti-lgbtq-cable-network-one-american-news/
HONEST QUESTION ....
Is there some reason that I don't know about . Why AT&T doesn't cut cost by replacing their board of directors with employees .They have an interest in the company and they wouldn't just show up at board meetings to drink and talk about... — read more