So, when everything is said and done - when the reorganization is over and the dust from the merger has settled - do you thing we will once again reach a point where layoffs are not a weekly occurrence at AT&T? Is there such future for us, or is that... — read more
Why AT&T really wanted DTV
When T was buying DTV, we in DTV were told that they really did not want our dishes, our boxes or our Techs - they wanted our sweetheart carriage rebroadcast deals with the content providers. T was also looking to ride our Latin American holdings to... — read more
Mass firing in south Florida
Is there any truth to the supposed gaming in south Florida leading to future mass firings of techs and managers alike?
Z Group surpluses. More coming?
I am in the project Z group and we had 3 very good people let go. (Two of them 15 year veterans of the company) I am hoping this is it for now! The AQR team’s workload is spilling over onto us as it is. How can they cut us any more?
Leaked from hr
According to an internal memo regarding ibew21 layoffs....337 prem techs done in 3rd quarter. Also 42 core techs in i&r, Will be 101 c&e techs. Included in language will be sipp offers to all affected departments and force readjustments as... — read more
When will the next wave of layoffs start at Time Warner Media? And who is getting axed? Is it me?
It's very hard to concentrate when you just don't know whats going on.
So, why don’t they just announce what they plan to with DirecTV?
A selloff, integration with WM, reduction in headcount, dismantling DTV under the AT&T umbrella… so much rumors and yet nothing is happening and the leadership doesn’t want to go out publicly about what it plans to do with DTV. I can’t tell weather... — read more
TFS next
TFS techs next to get hit. Mass investigation underway for timesheet fraud.
Retail (COR)
Well lets see. Its about time for COR to get hit! Stephen has gotten National Retail screwing people over left n right so retail will be out the door! Walmart n Best Buy , Sams, and agent will finish the screw to the consumers! Lord bless us all!... — read more
Sorry
I retired in 2015 after 39 years as an outside tech. After I retired, my DTV went from $10 a month to $130. My only 8 meg (copper) Uverse went from $20 to 50. It resets multiple times a day. The VOIP went from free to whatever. I never use it. I can... — read more
The Slow Boil...
Is coming to an end. Until now the Execs have done absolutely everything in their power(same as every corporation)to keep this slow motion train wreck under control, but now it's about to pick up steam and nobody will be able to control it anymore... — read more
guys r just dumb
i can tell you that its easy to get what i want --just need to unzip them and next thing u know he's buying what i want. how these executives cant get what they want at home and destroy their careers, i dont get it. but maybe he doesnt either
HBO global distribution exec resigns...
https://www.thewrap.com/hbos-president-of-global-distribution-resigns/
Can you imagine what it will be like in another couple of years?
I hate the thought of how I feel on Monday mornings knowing I have to be there for 5 consecutive days. Damn.....I hate going to work these days. If we were busy, it would not be nearly so bad; but, we have to sc-ap and scratch around every day to... — read more
Has anybody had a reduction in workload?
Last week our manager stopped giving us new assignments and our workload dropped by, I’m guessing, at least 60%. To be fair this has been known to happen before, but given the current situation at the company this is making me worry. Could that be an... — read more
Scott said
Scott told me Paul was saving layoffs till next quarter-
Prem tech Surplus
With so many areas getting hit hard by layoff, hardly can fathom the 4th quarter even possible. Where there a lot of areas that didn't get hit?
Another round of SE layoffs for WT?
Noticed there wasn’t any layoffs in Miami which is a big hub in Florida. Could this mean they are safe or could there be another round coming in 3rd quarter?
Any ATO locations impacted?
Saw people posting about various department and locations, but I don't see anyone posting about ATO layoffs in this round. Is it possible that ATO was avoided in this wave or are people just not posting about it?
“And we will STRIKE down upon thee with great vengeance”
Blame the company negotiators and lawyers for their hardline stance. Didn’t have to come to this.
Layoffs and discounts
Anyone know about how long it takes for them to end employee discount after layoffs. Switching to philo after I cancel dtv. Wow is giving me 100 meg internet for 40 bucks a month and Verizon is coming real close to my employee price for 4 lines. Just... — read more
Cable company runs landlines for $20 a month. We ask $65+
Cable company runs landlines for $20 a month. We ask $65+. The company has done everything they can to make people get rid of them. A landline makes a house a home. My little kids know their home phone number incase they are ever in the situation... — read more
Stock investigation
Guess some don’t like the stock value drop. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/shareholder-alert-pomerantz-law-firm-232028645.html Two separate investigations by money hungry law firms.
Mandatory OT in Michigan
For those of you who survived this round of layoffs be prepared to work. The new AM who took over for John Clark has set the expectation to continue with the pre lay-off workloads. Forced 6 days will probably happen soon and he made it clear that the... — read more
Collapse of Directv Now
Randy thinks increasing rates will raise revenue but all customers will be gone soon.... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2092317540864014&id=1039846049444507&anchor_composer=false
Anything rumored for Monday?
Thought when the weekend came I would feel some sort of relief as I wouldn't be surrounded by talk, rumors and panic, but It Seems to be just the opposite of that. Getting more and more anxious as Monday approaches, so I couldn't resist po post this... — read more
Wall Street is starting to realize what the employees have known for a long time.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/seekingalpha.com/amp/article/4249251-t-get-way
VPN hysteria, can anyone answer this question?
All this talk of VPN reports, does anyone know if the company pays for VPN time? Trying to understand the hysteria surrounding VPN use. A few days ago I was at a drop in location where someone was on VPN, another person in the room gasped with horror... — read more
It’s my belief they keep the numbers below that 100 Surplus count
When AT&T (SBC) gives notification of an intended plant closing, or mass lay-off, (that affects more than 100 employees) they fulfill their obligation under the WARN Act by giving 60 days notice. They notify the employee at the same time as state and... — read more
T/WarnerMedia selling/leasing-back new Hudson Yards, NY building to generate $2 billion.
"The sale, which could result in $2 billion, may prove wise as it allows the company to raise cash and pay down debt." https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/warnermedia-eyes-sale-lease-back-office-space-hudson-yards-1174610... — read more
The Company doesn’t need you
So do your job, but no more. Exceed in the tracked measurements but not the unmeasured. Get on your bosses good side if you want to avoid getting laid off. Late last year when my group (management) was hit I knew all the names of my peers before they... — read more
AT&T 😂
Down hill when SBC was name changed to At&t . Baby bells chime on
IHX layoffs?
Did IHX see layoffs? I know they have struggled the last year and now with techs going where would IHX dispatch? Are we ready to call this yet another AT&T flop?
Wire tech surplus
Bellow is the lay-off numbers for wire techs in Tennessee: Sevierville tn 1, Morristown tn 7, Memphis tn 10, maryville tn 2, lenior city tn 2, Chattanooga tn 12, Arlington tn 1
Bedminster Town Hall
Next week Alex Parker will be in Bedminster for his townhall. So, how much is it costing to send him there? Layoffs announced this week for unions and next week the formal announcement for management layoffs for this round. No priorities for this... — read more
The number of people affected at specific locations?
From what i see on this board these layoffs affected multiple locations and multiple segments of the company but as far as I can tell from people’s post there wasn't a big number of targeted people at each location. Is this true, or is something... — read more
25 premise techs in Orlando,FL
25 techs are laid off today in the Orlando area with senority from 15years to 2years. I'm sure this is/will happening throughout the country since AT&T is going to their Osprey platform.