Ridiculous they require posts on the job website when they are obviously for someone already. With the 14 day notice given for managers when surplused , any currently available job posted should literally be available. New one on careepath has an... — read more 

I'm so sick and tired of the daily stress that comes with working for AT&T. I know the grass is not always greener and other companies have their issues as well, but can it really be worse than here? Stankey is terrible. If he continues like this he... — read more 

Any word? Been calm

Was the 2020 management bonus officially cancelled for this year. I have not seen any targets, how we are doing, or any updates on it this year. Thank you

Does anybody know if AT&T will offer the opportunity to receive an early pension distribution in the form of a lump sum like they did last year? I believe a letter was sent around this time to previous employees.

Can someone explain what the $2700 subsidy is? I am not very well versed on medical during retirement and am trying to educate myself before the time comes. Does the annual subsidy of $2700 go towards your deductible/whatever Medicare doesn’t... — read more 

There are a number of contractors who have been around for years. They are very well paid and are performing work that could be done by employees. They are working under something called “statement of work”. They should be released immediately. ... — read more 

I've been seeing more and more the rumors that the role of ARSM is going away. The latest version of it was that RSM are getting reduced in numbers and would be responsible for their own store (level 2 or above) and a level 1 store plus at least... — read more 

How much tax do they take from severance checks?

If you are an AT&T Employee from IL who was laid off and given only 2 weeks, please contact your ILLINOIS Senator. AT&T has falesly used Pandemic has the reason for the layoff (IL gave exception due to Pandemic to override WARN act.) Now I see many... — read more 

Why is construction and engineering not getting hit this time again?? Last 2 or 3 times its always I and R but never c and e?

The union does not care about the wire tech position! It was just a temp position! But what about the Directv guys that got put into that position? They worked for Directv with a future in mind! Not as good as the core position but a whole lot safer... — read more 

No bump from the last lay-off. So... Clearly, the bobbsie twin CEOs will see a need to reduce even more labor expense while selling more business units. The financial statement release next week will no doubt be brutal once the analysts are through... — read more 

Core technicians are being offered a $50,000 severance package. Not too bad. Prems and Wires, on the other hand, get a tiny $5,000. What a smack in the face. After all the years of working our butts off for this company we get insulted like this!... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4359103-fed-invested-in-and-t-debt-what-are-you-waiting-for

Does ATT monitor or spy their employees?we know last time they were monitoring both VPN usage and badge swipes pre-covid.

been watching linkedin and all the #lifeatatt. People posting a photo of 25 yr and their gold watch with time flies when your having fun. Or the 9 yr anniversary here's to 9 more. How about the 30+ years and 2 week out the door. There has to be a... — read more 

This entire round of layoffs has been so quiet that if you dont work for AT&T you wouldn't know. Finally the company announces a surplus but nobody wants to talk about it. It's the ostrich with it's head in the sand. I have read the wire tech list... — read more 

I see there are two spots open for a class MW 7-10 pm for maybe 2 months if someone wants to enroll. Not that this is directly layoff related but the training may be useful to someone looking to move on to their next role.

Latest rumor! AT&T can use this money to facilitate early retirement but cannot involuntarily surplus til March. I personally find this hard to believe but it did come from someone who is usually reliable.

AT&T is about financial profit, so the big guys have their meetings(boat trips, golf, etc) and throw numbers around and unfortunately if they dont add up to whatever the latest financial or investment advisors predicted they have to cut costs. As a... — read more 

Been reading HBO MAX subscriber numbers over 2+ million, is that right? read somewhere that 70% OF previous HBO subscribers have converted over to Max ..can anyone confirm. I find it odd because don't you need to get the AT&T hardware to use Max... — read more 

Especially if they don't have a new job lined up? (Those who do I understand perfectly.) A coworker is so fed up with AT&T that he is considering just walking out. No severance, no job lined up, nothing. I understand he is upset, but how can he not... — read more 

Heard from someone close to Elliot that 2020 is the last year for pension. Stankey and company will announce and cite 70 company benchmark study that Bill Morrow always talks about. Will increase 401k contributions but obviously not close to pension... — read more 

Applied for three opportunities outside of the gravity of the AT&T planet last Friday after receiving the news that I was "surplus". Three call backs. Two sets of interviews. And today a pending job offer. There is light outside of AT&T. And my... — read more 

Can someone please share it if there is one Thanks

First of all, sorry, and hopefully a new door will open for you. Can you post where you were in your TSR (salary range)? Were you way above mid point, for example? Thanks

The wonderful 21 leadser just release at great statement about layoff only to those well educated people all day to figure out how to send a mass email ,but you can read that hilarious email at ibew21.org

Papers signed....turn in my laptop, ID and keys tomorrow morning and head to the golf course!! Woohoo!!

Been trying to keep positive but the 14 day off payroll process is full of problems and just a complete sh-t show. Benefits Q&A are really helpful given that the prompts at the benefits 800 number are messed up and the benefits call center people... — read more 

http://cwa3805.org/site/sites/default/files/files/Wire%20Tech%20Vol%20Offer_Employee%20List_07162020.docx

I guess our wait times are not already so long that it's impossible to find a customer who is actually satisfied with our service... And it's not as if our technicians are already so overworked that many forgot what their families look like... No... — read more 

with people leaving or retiring as this new bcs call center jobs ar horrible. will the company close the center down do to the shrinking amount of staff. Any insight is appreciated

I was surplused a year ago and here is what I found. MR75 Age 50yrs + Time in service 25yrs Age 55yrs + Time in service 20yrs There is another for 60yrs old....I think it was 60yrs + 10yrs Upon surplus they allowed me to give up 50% severance... — read more 

Anyone have the D3 Surplus list, or info from it?

Was announced this morning by manger that att is looking for volunteers in ibew21 ,no number count yet just an announcement, that they are looking for volunteers, deadline in july 22 and last day in pay roll os August 13th