but att will be around in some form for decades. just keep making bad decisions, raking up debt. pass along to the next generation. kind of like the baby boomers. gave themselves pensions/benefits decades ago. this isn't just an att thing. if they... — read more 

walking into building, I held the door open for someone with a large suitcase on wheels. He told me he had to use it every day to take things back and forth because the company would not give him a permanent office and carrying everything started... — read more 

If you get hit, stay strong - keep it classy. Walk out with your head held high. You have skills - you should be okay. Leave on a good note and ask your manager if you can use them as a reference. Regardless of what we have to put up with from upper... — read more 

I recently completed outside plant training s a contingency identified person. I must say I have nothing by admiration for the filed folks. I have seen some disparaging remarks posted about these folks and I think its wrong. I don't have a rabid fear... — read more 

We will soon be getting a email with this news, this is fact! Time to dismantle the CWA!

If I quit (not a surplus and not giving notice) on 7/8, am I entitled to the offer to continue health insurance via Cobra? If so, would the deductible I have paid this year be applied to the same or would my Cobra start all over again? How long does... — read more 

A once great, stable company that old ladies could safely buy and keep for a long time and make lots of money.... BUT, today T has too much debt, which is a result of poor strategic choices over the past dozen years AND nothing unique in the... — read more 

I learned today that Randy is receiving pressure from BoD to resign. He had a conference call with the Board on Monday where they presented an offer to him. I would be shocked if he doesn’t take his golden parachute and leave. They are extremely... — read more 

The announced surplus might be canceled.

AT&T, like most large corporations today, is run for the benefit of senior executives. It is a direct consequence of the bogus ideology of shareholder value. It's all wrapped up in language that makes it sound like the only ethical way to run a... — read more 

Has anybody had to deal with something like this?

Is anyone hearing rumors of another surplus June 28 or July 13?

Heading to Chicago for contract talks. The most useless union. I am ditching these people. Bare minmum is back pay and healthcare frozen. Anything other than that is a loss and you serve no purpose to me. Why not ask the people wjo were let go what... — read more 

Does anyone have any numbers or any info as far as 2nd round surplus in midwest ibew 21

So I’m hearing upwards up to 40% could get surplussed this week or next. What is the reasoning for all these layoffs if true?

Randy is betting everything on streaming and wireless. Problem is they have to roll out this new streaming box to customers on a network that they have been failing to maintain for the last 30 years. The fiber build out was honestly a joke. That’s... — read more 

Anyone here been told their main workplace moved to a different city? State? I heard in another dept at ATO that they have at least til 9/2020 to start reporting to the new designated office or quit if unable to relocate. Anyone actually in this... — read more 

Last week many groups in the MW changed from ATO TFS org to IEFS org in webphone. What all groups do you guys know changed? Can you say what state and title? Any idea why and what it means for future jobs or surplus? This happened in OH and was TFS... — read more 

We desperately need more people, we keep being told they are looking to fill a few positions, and then nothing happens. Rinse and repeat. What's going on here? Is there a hiring freeze I don't know about or does nobody want to work at AT&T anymore?... — read more 

If you have been surplused or are on the bump list, you can actually go to job interviews on company time. Managers may not tell you that, but it’s standard protocol during surpluses. First I heard of it, but good to know if it's true. I know my... — read more 

AT&T "hides" the fee in an easy-to-miss spot in customer bills, the complaint says, and it "misleadingly suggests that the Administrative Fee is akin to a tax or another standard government pass-through fee, when in fact it is simply a way for AT&T... — read more 

What’s the furture of cor? Stores are operating with very few reps. How can a store run efficiently and meet goals when there’s not adequate staffing to do it. My manager has a call everyday even if he is off to talk numbers if the store hasn’t got... — read more 

I have a job offer for a new job with a different company. The interview with them was so different than what I’m used to at T. They genuinely showed interest in me and my skills and as much as I was selling myself they were selling themselves as a... — read more 

How much trouble would somebody be in if they were caught by a manager looking at information on job openings from a competitor? Asking for a friend.

They got trucks and sell from them... Is this a good job?

He is probably already in the money with his stock options. If the FED cuts interest rates in July like everyone believes they will, and perhaps even another rate cut in Q4, that should inflate the stock just enough to make it worth it to cash out... — read more 

Can AT&T legitimately screw former employees out of their Pension? Fidelity states it is protected and insured and cannot be touched by T, but I don't trust the folks in charge of AT&T. Their greedy ways will do anything to screw folks out of their... — read more 

because sitting around getting paid makes sense. but if you want more from life then coming in everyday basically laughing at what this place has become, you need to move on asap. other companies and their employees are passing right by...wont look... — read more 

There you go... Link Below... At AT&T, 121 technicians have been notified that their jobs will be eliminated in South Florida over the coming weeks, according to the workers’ union, the Communications Workers of America. The jobs are among 1,880... — read more 

Has anyone heard of any layoffs coming to COR retail for the remainder of the year?

Does anyone know what the difference is between AT&T Ready to go positions verses In Home Experts? There are online options if you order AT&T services a representative will personally deliver & set up the new phone. Per the job board In Home Expert... — read more 

What’s the difference between a DEG digital tech and the other digital tech ?

anything new here?

Heard they just rolled the Prem techs onto that dispatch system. Makes me wonder how much longer we are going to maintain all of the silos between the different functions. DEG center, Pots Center, SS center, CO dispatch Cable center, etc., etc. With... — read more