Free Trade Agreements Have hurt american workers Claims that trade deals increase exports and create jobs are based on flawed trade models, and on distorted and one-sided interpretations of the findings of those models. The U.S.-Korea Free Trade... — read more 

There are many people I will miss, and it’s too bad I can’t name some of you due to site rules. I’ve been with the company a long time, you could say I’m older than dirt - and twice as dusty. I’ve experienced many changes from when I first started... — read more 

Folks, what we see here from the story unfolding before our eyes, is a classic example of the fabled Tortoise and the Hare. The duopoly of AT$T and Verizon is not long for this world. He who owns the spectrum owns the world. You see, like Forrest... — read more 

Let’s be honest, all we offer is stuff no one wants, or they can get elsewhere at a better price. What kind of business plan is this, and how do we stand a chance of surviving?

Any news on how much longer us Dtv techs will be around?

Lot of discussion on retail and the store situations. Not from that world so don’t understand some of the discussion. Do remember when Whitacre agreed to unionize those positions. Are we still the only carrier with that setup? And if so what are the... — read more 

If anyone in management is reading these posts and I doubt there is, will there be any layoffs in district 7 which I believe is primarily out of region or is that where T will be making the biggest investment in terms of infrastructure?

Monday blues...

was at sams today and walked by mobile phones and noticed all they got is prices with att. lady asked me who my carrier was and I said not att and asked if that is all they have is att as a carrier now. she said yep. that is just about att's... — read more 

Over heard paramus rt 17 possiblity will be closing down and another store in the bergen area

24 hours to live , what are your thoughts on the new attendance policy for reps

There are no active budgets in the company except for a few major programs. i know literally entire groups of people doing nothing except re-working unfunded projects for reviews. these layoffs will occur its just a matter of time. the company will... — read more 

Why do we have AR supported at a national level AND a market level? Why isn’t AR part of the R2G org considering all of the leaders of the channel are there?

https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/att-plan-for-advertising-subsidized-cellphone-hits-senate-roadblock

I’m recently in a southwest region non-management Surplus situation. Can someone please explain the current Job Offer Guarantee?

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4375134-t-bad-choice

So tired of all the BS that management wants us to work smarter and harder and then when you try you run up against the buzzsaw of bureaucracy. Why play the game of telling staff to bring ideas and improvements forward if NONE of them ever are... — read more 

All very true

Not just targeted, it has been an absolute purge. Those who are still employed either had to move, drive 200 miles a day or ended up in small business call center purgatory. I wish they would bring back regular back office job, but it's never going... — read more 

Any word on the meeting tomorrow? Is management being surplused? Is management being offered buyout? Is direct tv being sold? Is a surplus coming for AFO? Appointments are being missed left and right, you can pretty much right your own... — read more 

Dallas is surprising 4 of 19 communication consultants, Houston 9 of 19. Happy Thursday 🐿. November 21 off payroll date.

Is anyone else having trouble with AT&T updating their records to reflect that retirees have pr-scrip-ion coverage? Since retiring in March 2020 with more than 30 years of NCS with AT&T, I have had recurring problems with AT&T updating their... — read more 

Good luck to everyone. No matter what happens, never forget how valuable you are.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/att-ceo-john-stankey-lays-out-companys-4-priorities-hbo-max-5g-dividend-debt-51600186773

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/10/26/why-google-fiber-is-no-longer-rolling-out-to-new-cities/ According to The Washington Post, “the cost of acquiring video content was ‘the single biggest impediment’ to Google Fiber’s... — read more 

I personally find it very difficult and frustrating, trying to collaborate with Tech Mahindra resources. I’m finding that is due to cultural differences, as much as to communication issues. Anyone else seeing the same thing?

3 Top Priorities for AT&T's CEO John Stankey is looking to bring some focus to the telecom giant's business. outlined NOW three key areas of focus for the telecom giant at a recent investors conference: Continue to build out the fiber... — read more 

It saddens me to see how many are taking their jobs here for granted. I wish more of you would realize just how lucky you are. Now go ahead, downvote me, I don't expect anything better.

T seems to be fighting the idea to provide broadband to people, laying off Individuals, and taking on lawsuits because they haven’t been focused on providing... broadband. Wow

https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2020/09/15/att-under-fire-mississippi-rural-internet/3463300001/

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) led his colleagues in demanding answers from AT&T, after the company recently announced plans to eliminate more than 3,400 union-represented technician and clerical jobs and 1,300 retail jobs... — read more 

AVCT Announces Xavier Williams as New CEO.

if at&t didn't run their layoff hit list just right the past couple of years, look out: https://www.wraltechwire.com/2020/09/14/feds-ibm-did-discriminate-against-older-workers-in-making-layoffs/ Tech giant IBM discriminated against older... — read more 

Any news in the west on craft surplus? District 9

Just got off a call. Multiple core jobs coming to several areas.

So Stankey “couldn’t be more pleased” with HBO Max's progress since May... Now, I understand that he has to say stuff like that to placate shareholders who are undoubtedly and rightfully disappointed, but am I the only one who thinks that he actually... — read more 

AT&T CEO Sees Less Hope That 5G iPhone Will Fuel Upgrade Pandemic-ravaged economy will weigh on phone shoppers ‘We aren’t in the best of economic times,’ Stankey says The wireless industry has long hoped that the arrival of 5G-enabled devices... — read more 

89 UNION HEADs ROLLING OFF PAYROLL http://www.cwa3406.org/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-t-considers-cellphone-plans-020327521.html “I believe there's a segment of our customer base where given a choice, they would take some load of advertising for a $5 or $10 reduction in their mobile bill,”... — read more 

Like really SBC? You dumb dumbs purchased the ATT name and forgot it’s bread and butter. The F’ing network. No reason to buy unneeded Directv, no need to buy Time Warner and forget your home base. With all that money wasted you could have... — read more