Most companies with longevity like AT&T traditionaly need to hire new employees , a new generation every 10 or 20 years. 10 years ago they negotiated a new lower wage scale to install internet and tv , These outside employees (prem techs) are younger... — read more 

Here is the truth. And I think we can all agree. DTV was a very profitable business when ATT bought them out. And they have and always have had very good customer service. Then ATT bought them and all we heard was how it was such a bad buy, DTV... — read more 

A few months ago you couldn’t get the Xnadr officials out of the media, bragging about how they were going to reinvent advertising, and now it’s all quiet. What’s the deal here, quiet before the storm or did that ambitious plan go down the drain too?

If they had the need to perform layoffs while the company is doing relatively good ( relatively good numbers, good cash flow) just imagine what we could be facing if things get tough. Chances are they will, company debt is maturing, I canćt see the... — read more 

This was written 22 years ago by Marleen A. O'Connor and not much has changed: We often evaluate companies as if human capital doesn't matter. And so a company like AT&T can lay off 40,000 knowledge workers, and the market will respond positively... — read more 

It’s bad enough that people were forced to these collaborations zones, but also, as it was proven that that move was an introduction to layoffs it also closed a lot of doors for the company in the future. Remote workers are usually hired because of... — read more 

https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/08/att-5g-sprint-lawsuit/?yptr=yahoo

At&t is for the first time ever forcing customers to move off of grandfathered unlimited choice and unlimited plus plans. I have never seen them force someone off of a grandfathered plan. I have seen them raise the price a couple of times from the... — read more 

Does anyone know if the different types of badge readers count differently? The entrance I’ve been using 4 days a week has the kind where you physically swipe your access card like a credit card, but the entrance by the guard has the kind where you... — read more 

Any idea how to interpret this thing? I assume the "selected" are those who are surplussed. In which case, my org got chopped by 23%.

I’m definitely curious how are they going to shape the teams after the layoffs. Obviously it can’t stay the way it is, given that some teams were left with less than half the manpower. What will be the main criteria for the new shape of the teams?

I see the Rule of 75 of work and age being posted all the time. Is this an ATT thing or a general thing As far as ATT being concerned, what happens if you meet the criteria at the time of a surplus/retirement. I am interested in knowing about the... — read more 

We all know the true purpose of these zones. Is there really any reason to keep this obligation to report after they let go, everyone, they wanted to. Are they going to stubbornly continue his charade or will things go back to the way they were... — read more 

Afraid to say that in my head everything points to a mayor wave of layoofs happenin at DTV. It’s no secret that the leadership is not happy with the way it operates. Mass loss of subscribers isn't exactly helping either. Think that a biog reorg is... — read more 

The surplus for all 21 members in Piscataway NJ has been canceled. All 21 will be moved to the Global Provisioning Organization as of Feb 24 to work on a company project for at least 3 months possibly longer.

Any word about restructuring? Will Director of Sale or ARSM roles be restructured or trimmed? Any word on turning cor stores to authorized retailers?

What would the most likely off payroll date be for taking the full severance (option 2)?

Besides sending a letter to our Congressman about the layoffs what is your real plan? This is an absolute joke, been employed since 1990 and have never seen anything like this. What in the world do you think our elected officials are gonna do?... — read more 

Everyone, let's collaborate here and share whether we are taking option 1 (off payroll 3/29) or option 2 (off payroll 2/18) and the reasons why. It would also be good to know age and years of service. I know I want out. I'm 55 with over 30 years of... — read more 

They went through with the layoffs, more will come, no doubt, but what now? Are we going through a big restructuring within the company? It would be a little strange that all this happened and things stayed the same, not to mention it would be hard... — read more 

I finally made the decision and accepted a job that comes with more than 10 percent pay cut just to get away from this place. No amount of money is worth ruining my mental health for. Those of you who are staying in this hellhole, I truly wish you... — read more 

Don’t get me wrong, I condemn the manner in which this was done, and doubt the necessity of it, at least in this form, but I’m afraid it is more than that. It’s not just that they made a wave of layoffs or plan to cut for a while until they reach a... — read more 

Another day, another day in the CZ with NO SEATING!!! I might try and work from the John. At least I can sit in there. How is this effective?

For the next round, do we know if managers will not have any input again and it is handled by another company, or is that not the case?

I'd like to stick around long enough to officially retire. It's been a great run, and I would like to finish what I started. With 20+ years, I only have a few more to go to hit the magic Rule75 threshold. With that, I'm eligible for subsidized... — read more 

https://www.channelpartnersonline.com/article/exclusive-att-taps-new-partner-exchange-leader-hones-5g-security-iot/

this a hole has cost people jobs, impacted their lives...and then there's the $180B in debt and a stock price hovering in the high $20s....in the worst financial recession ever seen, T was at ~$22...what a jack off.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/03/att-continues-laying-off-americans-after-profiting-billions-from-tax-cut/?fbclid=IwAR0P7isu__2KFyRK0LDs8Njkp8_bDLhN3wrC8ps_-_xwmctXqkt643QLfks

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AT&T has become the quintessential staffing agency when it comes to the very worst traits of a staffing industry that has exploded since corporations became rabidly obsessed with cutting costs and systematically denying workers decent wages and... — read more 

I'm a WFH employee not living near a collaboration zone. I haven't been called to report in when that process was taking place, on the contrary, my manager told me to continue working in the same way. I figured I was safe, but now that I see that a... — read more 

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)’s Adjusted Slope Touches -6.40448 Posted by Katie Hansen on February 4, 2019 at 1:52 pm AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) shares currently have a 125/250 day adjusted slope average of -6.40448. The Adjusted Slope 125/250d indicator is equal to... — read more 

https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/02/05/AT-T-s-alleged-ageism-Employers-must-toe-the-line-when-furloughing/stories/201902050032

Is anyone thinking about taking option 3 - extension acknowledgement (on payroll till 5/31/19). This option was sent Monday 2/4. It does not have many details other than you will be on payroll till 5/31. There has to be a risk to accept it or is it... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/video/t-reportedly-prepping-significant-layoffs-175448377.html

T&T Inc. (NYSE:T) CEO John T. Stankey sold 3,748 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.84, for a total value of $111,840.32. The sale was disclosed in a document... — read more 

It’s time for friends family and employees to give you a financial intervention! It’s time for your Dave Ramsey “Total Money Makeover “ Come on y’all! Let’s get it er done! There has to be some kind of gambling d--g s-x addiction behind the wreckless... — read more 

As they refine the capabilities to get more granular information, this could be the ultimate game changer as far as force requirements in some areas. How many conference calls are attended with 10 people on the line for a couple of hours and only 4-5... — read more 

Can anyone confirm if and what the “deadline” to select option 2 (off payroll on 2/18) is?

This was just forwarded to me from a good friend who just got surplussed As he said to me . Steven Colbert explains in this 2008 video how the collaboration and merging has worked for T over the years... — read more