I guess this was debated on multiple threads, but I see there is no thread about the experiences of the folks that were on strike. How was it coming back to work? What reactions did the managers have? Did anybody face harsh treatment yet?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/at-t-got-a-giant-tax-cut-but-has-laid-off-thousands-union-says/

Does anyone know if there’s any upcoming layoffs in district 9 managers keep feeding BS in Bakersfield that we r gonna b fine this year but we all know what’s going to happened!!! Just curious what month might b announce ???

How is it legal that AT&T forces us to buy worthless company stock for its 401k match instead of cash? Sorry but I don’t want stock in a nearly bankrupt company whose stock has gone down every year for eons. I know I can go sell it each time but who... — read more 

Merging groups, also any truth about IEFS 3rd and 4th levels replacing TFS 3rd and 4th level managers in norcal??

I have a wedding to go to this weekend and I had approved time off now I come back from the strike and I am being forced to work because it was not PTO and they claim everyone has to work forced OT. I called the union and they say they can’t help me... — read more 

The bullet you need is headed towards Jacksonville Fla called DORIAN, with out you guys they want have all the great coverage they had with Michael. THE HEAD LINE WILL BE more like why are they not here now! They are trying to CONTRACT us all out of... — read more 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/at-t-got-a-giant-tax-cut-but-has-laid-off-thousands-union-says/

It’s unfortunate some are using this as a way to downplay the role and efforts of the union folks. As someone who is mgmt and has had to fill in many years ago and take the training for each contract period. I always enjoyed this time... — read more 

Anyone under Marachel in ATO is either volunteering for this EMPOWER bs? Like we already don't have a lot of work to do after series of layoffs and being dumped more work towards our already skeleton crew? Who the fooocks think of this... — read more 

Ok. So now that the strike is over, was the surplus a matter brought up during bargaining? I mean, of what benefit would it be to individuals on the surplus list to have picketed, when they will be off payroll at the end of next month? Does anyone... — read more 

Did the NJ meeting take place? Any update on re-org, transferring to Accenture or Tech Mahindra?

True or false?

Look at the kind of news that keeps beeing associated with AT&T: layoffs, strikes, outsourcing... If you googled a prospective employer and majority of coverage was of issues such as those, wouldn't you reconsider joining that company? I'm betting... — read more 

Even though you got to hand it to the D3 guys for having the guts to go on a strike like this in today’s Corporate America, I’m sad to say that it probably won’t change much at the company. Never mind that fact, this strike is a success in the sense... — read more 

I see people talking about reporting this morning if you did you crossed the line you were supposed to go in at 12c, 1e wait for all go in as one!

Is there still a surplus layoff September 28 for the 911 workers? This site is called thelayoff so thought the answer might be here. I see a lot of info but not that so far. It is 4 weeks until no job for them unless something has changed.

Working as a CP manager didn’t really bother me at all other than the 12+ hour a day compliance. I have 20 years experience with the company in multiple departments and a skill set that exceeds that of most any union worker so I didn’t find the work... — read more 

CWA has notified AT&T management that we are ending the unfair labor practice strike and have agreed to return to work. The strike is over, effective immediately. Bargaining unit employees at AT&T Southeast, Utility Operations, and AT&T Billing are... — read more 

From D3: Thanks to the dedication of CWA members across District 3, our bargaining team was able to make significant progress over the last few days. This was all made possible by the strength of each and every one of us joining together in... — read more 

Fellow 930 building employees, You may have heard about an incident that occurred on the 2nd floor this morning, concerning a message about a “Wild West Shootout” written on a white board. Please be aware that a report has been filed with Asset... — read more 

$12.00 hr fourty hours a week 5 days a week $480 per week. Nobody can live on that and they know it. Soo.. we’ll let em work every Saturday for 8 hours at time and a half add 156.00. Now we have a combined $13.25 hr. or $636.00 a week. Working... — read more 

Let’s keep it rolling!

I really needed the time off. I don’t care that I’m not getting paid. It’s great to get things done around the house. I haven’t been able to get time off approved for going on 6 months now !

Many of us managers at att aren’t even really managers. We don’t have personnel assigned to us. I’m a field engineer. I do tech work. Yet I have a management title simply so the company doesn’t have to pay me overtime and can make me fill in when... — read more 

Today we were able to have some constructive dialogue with AT&T. Yesterday we all worked late into the night and we are prepared to settle negotiations. We plan to meet with the company again this evening. If the company is serious, we could... — read more 

The union doesn't have a strike fund (lol) The union is not communicating with union workers about how negotiations are going, or how long they should prepare to strike for The union workers will lose their healthcare for September if they... — read more 

So hearing this will all end Weds evening and everyone will be back to work on Thursday in order to get holiday pay and to keep insurance benefits from expiring. Can another walkout occur once everyone returns?

I would like to get some views on what can we expect to be achieved by this strike, realistically? Will it change anything, at least short term? Also, are the D3 folks in danger of being faced with some form of retaliation from the company later... — read more 

CWA leadership never wanted this strike. They were forced to call a district wide strike to cover the fact that 3 locals in Miami walked on Thursday due to “unfair labor practices”. If CWA had their way , we’d be working for over a year under the... — read more 

Lost multiple installs today and over $200 because techs didn’t show up and customers went different directions. Whose going to reimburse me for that money?

Any info?

Heard from management that after the strike is over Att plans to force 6 day work weeks and overload us with work for a month or so.

So if the strike is because of the ULP of T not bargaining in good faith by bringing a representative to the table who was not authorized or qualified to bargain, and bargaining resumed today, does that mean we are still bargaining with T's same... — read more 

I actually liked the guy personally. But he seemed to be on a mental decline and could not fight against the tidal wave of stupidity in the C-Suite. That said, anyone currently under Donovan - and that's a lot of people - might have it a lot worse. ... — read more 

Folks, as a long time AT&T Wireless cellsite/switch tech. I cannot get behind 5G. I've been thru 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G technologies and 3G/4G are enough. 5G is a money looser and a health hazard, it's not worth it. I'm not a member of the CWA but, I do... — read more 

I know that our position has slowly taken work away from core techs over the years and because of this many of you have great disdain for us. Remember this is something we have no control over. It seems that the company is really trying to strip core... — read more 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_de_la_Vega https://www.ralphdelavega.com/ It's about time that reins are given to someone who understands markets, consumers, and user experience (he made the exclusive iPhone deal with Apple). Somebody who... — read more 

I just want to thank the CWA for standing up for everyone’s rights. I was in the Union for 15 years & my heart is still there in spirit. What you guys fight for helps us all. My kids are grown so I’ll gladly work these 12 hour shifts without extra... — read more