Multiple technicians have tested positive and management is doing nothing. Business as usual

Are these forecasts based on reality? May 28 - AT&T estimates that HBO Max will have 50 million subscribers in the United States by 2024 June 1 - AT&T said HBO Max could reach 75 million to 90 million subscribers by 2024 Does anyone know the... — read more 

Product, geographic, headcount....basically whatever they want to get rid of is subject to obliteration...I mean rationalization...now lets stand up and clap like state of the union.

Yesterday, I was sent an email with over 15 points of Covid-19 dos and don'ts for AT&T properties. Including wearing a mask, don't socialize in break rooms, wash your hands, clean your desk before, during and after work periods, don't go to any... — read more 

I hear the job market is pretty solid. But not sure for ATT as frontier may be the top gun there. Nevertheless, leaving T is inevitable.

Do you think that the required training that we have completed will factor in in any way to decisions? Like for anyone that works under Saxena, there are maybe 15 courses we need to take. At this point am I wasting my time trying to take them? Maybe... — read more 

STEP ONE: Flat facts are undeniable, so lean on them. Any board should see the flat facts about the labor force before they make decisions about the composition of their boards because it cuts down the desire to move to emotional levels of... — read more 

I sat through the 12 minutes version, it was Mair, Marachel and some VP from transformation. I must be slowed on a Friday afternoon, there is absolutely nothing I can share with you, nothing. So some initiatives are starting, some will take longer... — read more 

Guys, I was one who bowed down and chose to be picked up for electric chair, And guesses what there is peace, prosperity, and paper on the other side. Put your head down, update your profile, and take this time to step up your game. You have a lot... — read more 

Which groups under Renz were told there are lay-offs coming to their groups? I heard there were calls today.

ATT must be ecstatic that the network found a way for technicians to keep the network on the air from home . . . look at the bucks that can be saved upcoming when its realized millions of dollars in control rooms and wiring aren't really necessary. ... — read more 

Is ATT posturing to get rid of legacy DirecTV employees? Legacy techs being removed from IP and sent back to DirecTV only ….. no matter how good their numbers. Conversely, poorly performing techs, who chose to do DirecTV, being returned to IP side... — read more 

Now that the former DTV has it's own silo, how long before it gets spun off to some Holding Company or sold off altogether?

I just read an article on the Telecom recruiting site that hit the nail on the head about the unbelievable stress of layoffs. We can slam T all day and make jokes about C-suite staff but at the end of the day the emotions are ripping me up. ... — read more 

Definition of irony is when there is a Wells Fargo office next to the AT&T corporate building in Paramus.

Talked to a chief steward last nite! They still don’t have the 176 bodies they need...but know some still haven’t filed. Anticipate they will reach there number. I heard slightly more then 200 and also the 500...he shot down both rumors and gave me... — read more 

My thought is next Tuesday we will know. Why would they drag it out until middle of July when a seller probably won't get paid for their efforts. How does everyone else feel?

VP slots have been recently filled and ranking completed. T knows that they are going to get sued for discrimination when layoffs happen. They are going through review based on race/s-x/age (in that order) in an attempt to mitigate their liability... — read more 

We know there were some layoffs this week, but not too many if I'm not mistaken? So is this the warm-up stage? Prepping the field before the main event? Just upping the anxiety and anticipation factors in hopes some of us break and decide to quit?... — read more 

"Your ego is writing checks your body can't cash". That is what the marketplace is saying to AT&T (Stevenson, Stankey, and Board)

MUST READ: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelsandler/2020/06/25/it-was-sell-at-all-costs-how-atts-sales-staff-created-fake-accounts-for-directtv-now/#34554093771a

I don't know, but I like working at AT&T. I guess I'm technically working at DTV, but I enjoy the work. Software engineer working with microservices. Team is great, scrum master is great.

If I seen one more email about another two week extension about information pertaining to management’s incompetence and bad decisions I will stop doing anything. 20 years and putting my entire heart and passion into this company to be treated this... — read more 

Seriously go check it out , same Doom and gloom by digital soothsayers

First, I truly feel bad for anyone whose job is eliminated. My own brother was let go in January, 2019 after 20 years with the company. I've worked with a lot of great folks in my long career, and it's sad to see some go that weren't prepared. .. — read more 

Isn't AT&T talking about layoffs? What's with all the job openings?

Just sent out an email stating “by Mid July you can expect further communications regarding each organization across the entirety of our business unit”

Hey guys. I‘M pretty confident that I’m getting axed next week. What is severance look like? Isn’t it 2 weeks for each year served? I’ve looked through elink and onestop and cannot find. Thanks

Rumor has it that the company may approve as many enhanced SIPPs as possible, up until it hurts ... anyone have any real info?

AT&T has issued notices for the redemption in full of all the outstanding principal amount of six series of bonds totaling approximately $4.3 billion and prepayment of term loans totaling $1.0 billion. The total principal of these prepayments is... — read more 

I am in the process of purchasing a new home and now panicking if we should pull out or not. Would appreciate any information in this regard. Bad timing for me.

Tuesday is Thomas Harvey townhall. Sounds like next week will be very bad.

So now since Directv is in its own org, T is doing a fleet Modernization program, buying new vehicles for techs and it’s not one or two it’s a lot! Just don’t understand why if they are going to get rid of Directv and surplus all DTV techs why invest... — read more 

What exactly will be the severance for Managers. I’ve read where it said “up to” 6 months of pay, and it sounded more like 6 months of benefits. What does it really look like?

My store manager told me IHX is going away soon and is trying to get my friend to move from IHX to retail. He does really good in IHX though. Is it true about IHX?

Will you be able to transfer? Get a promotion? Will T open new jobs?? Or maybe beware of “another round” like Chris Brown?? These are questions one must ponder if they choose to remain on the payroll. Individuals must carefully look at their... — read more 

https://cwalocal1033.com/2020/06/24/cwa-covid-2020-emergency-agreement/Can anyone explain this in English?

calls will start 1st full week of July, sounds like minimum impact will be 10% for some VP groups while others will see a 15-30% reduction in headcount. AVP and down have already submitted group rankings to HR even though Amplify and mid-year haven’t... — read more 

AT&T no longer offers tuition reimbursement. They say they do however; this is not the case. I have sent in my bill which showed that I paid for the class and my grades as directed. It was denied because I did not send In some form that they do... — read more