anyone have any info of more surpluses to prem techs in California for the March announcement?

Anyone heard any rumors regarding layoffs for non management internet services for the SW region? The writing seems to be on the wall: manager layoffs, agent write ups for any little thing, changes to metrics, "trial teams" being tested to see if... — read more 

When an employee is laid off, does AT&T give an option to choose between receiving severance in one major installment or in several smaller ones? I'm mainly asking because taxes are much higher on larger sums, and unless somebody is in a real... — read more 

What departments are declaring surplus in the midwest this round in 2 weeks.? Any reliable info floating around?

http://amp.timeinc.net/fortune/2018/03/01/cord-cutting-record-internet-tv

Just curious... Exactly why will AT&T need the In Home Experts when DirecTV switches to streaming only... DirecTV Now? It is an outrageously expensive and bloated idea that cannot possibly be making any money whatsoever. A company car, insurance... — read more 

When is the retail slaughter happening? I know what’s happening just timeline is obviously fuzzy.

Surplus notices going out on 03-05-18 (Monday). Those identified as surplus to be notified by a phone call from their supervisor. You will have a choice of departing by end of March with Severance pay, or electing to stay on for a 60 day period to... — read more 

With March looming tomorrow, anyone heard a status of the SSR position with the company?

https://www.macrumors.com/2018/02/27/att-announces-city-specific-offers/ In the immortal words of the Red Hot Chili Peppers "Give it away, give it away, give it away now!"

https://www.fool.com/investing/2018/02/22/1-thing-atts-management-doesnt-want-you-to-know.aspx

Don't know about other regions but Texas is redirecting work from prem techs to special services group The reason given that they need more work and prem techs weren't doing a good job the reality is the company is laying off more prem techs and need... — read more 

You know stuff is about to go down when there are almost NO retail openings nationwide.

February 23, 2018 As the result of many conversations between IBEW 21 representatives and AT&T’s Labor Relations Department, on February 14, 2018 the contemplated layoff of IBEW 21 Premises Technicians was stopped. Since then talks on the... — read more 

Are there more firings going on than usual or is it just my imagination? It seems that I hear somebody else has been shown the door- and not in a layoff with severance kind of way - every other day. What's going on? I doubt people suddenly stopped... — read more 

At least they are trying to bring attention to the layoffs, nobody else seems to care. CWA members from Local 6215 staged a mock funeral "Solidarity & Grief" ceremony last week to mourn layoffs of at least 178 AT&T call center employees, effective... — read more 

Is this not happening now, or been pushed back?

https://www.axios.com/judge-rules-against-att-in-wh-record-dispute-af3fd07f-5033-4b16-b749-0518c71329af.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2018/02/16/att-demands-trump-administration-logs-in-court-battle-over-time-warner-deal/?utm_term=.65456e5c989c "DOJ should produce a log of any conversations that may have transpired between the White... — read more 

I had the opportunity to work for AT&T for over 10 years in various roles and recently volunteered for the package. I know on this blog people are scared and pissed at ATT about getting surplused. While I understand, keep in mind AT&T is a publicly... — read more 

According to my ARSM there will be significant focus on the obvious (DTV, Broadband, and Gross Adds). Very little store closures for COR and AR. This came from the 2018 kickoff meeting they had. It's credible info, but it's at&t so we know they are... — read more 

Has anyone heard rumors of a surplus coming soon in the Tech Dev organization?

How we got here In 1980, union membership density stood at 23 percent of the work force; some 40 years later, just over 11 percent of American workers belong to unions. During the same period, wealth inequality in the U.S. continued to accelerate... — read more 

I wouldn’t be so confident in our union! The pre tech jobs saved in MO(dist 6) were told 2 weeks later that they would have to follow the work. Basically, move to New Mexico or Texas. What a emotional roller coaster! I feel for the appendix J... — read more 

Redmond, WA and ATT Mobility Austin will be surplused. No one specifically until March 1st. So March 1st, anyone of us can get our walking papers.

Why are we so afraid ? It's not normal to work in fear. This is just a job .. use this platform as a stepping stone to propel yourself to bigger and better things. Do you see yourself beyond a cubical ? Do you see your self beyond working for a... — read more 

Any word on surplus numbers or percentages in C&E Cundiff org? Did they get enough volunteers?

No updates??????

Layoff of AT&T Prem Techs – STOPPED! Updated On: Feb 14, 2018 Share February 14, 2018 On February 2, 2018, AT&T notified IBEW Local Union 21 they were contemplating a Premise Technician Layoff. Since then there have been multiple conversations... — read more 

Just heard that a big layoff, or in slimy randy speak, “surplus”, is coming in March. That’s all I know, don’t know what groups or geographical areas.

Who has timelines?

1st level management are next on the chopping block, Prem Tech managers are about to be Surplus. Round 2 coming soon, Michigan area Detroit,Pontiac,Flint,Saginaw,Lansing and Grand Rapids..List also includes Area Managers (2nd level) . It’s only about... — read more 

How many and where?

More surplus notifications coming tomorrow 2/12/2018 in Michigan. Guess the first wave wasn’t enough.

Anyone who lives in Seattle area should jump on this. Who in tech that works for AT&T is BOTHELL area makes this much... — read more 

Account managers (CSEs) within the National Business Group (Regional Business and Select Accounts) are being required to use Solutions Providers to process all of their contracts/solutions for their assigned regions & customers. Account managers are... — read more 

If they company wants to get rid of people why are they not making Enhanced Pension Offers (EPO) like they have in the past?

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/07/att-exploring-ipo-for-its-directv-latin-america-stake.html

The idea is for you to submit an order even if the customer isn’t ready for it. “They can think about it until it’s installed or not because there’s no commitment.” I know of reps submitting orders 30 days out and just rolling them, out running... — read more 

Does anybody else believe the company intentionally allowed reps to rack up high numbers with DTV Now (accessory discounts, same day cancels, etc) just to fire reps via circumventing the union grievance process?