Sorry, I probably offended those in Texas, using stock symbol TX, thinking AT&T was attempting to purchase their state....Freudian slip, to the leadership in Dallas that read this thread, no offense meant, we're all sure you wouldn't never try that... — read more 

If you have the chance, google and read an article in "Seeking Alpha" by David Clarke which outlines Moody's impending decision to potentially "downgrade" the bond rating of T's sale of bonds (to make the purchase of TX happen). Moody's has spelled... — read more 

Any idea how at&t is skirting the legal means of this new practice. The Reps are told they are not to say they are there to sell and their "in" initially is to say they are there to help them with their directv. In reality, they are really there to... — read more 

To me, the strategy is clearly making money on advertising by leveraging customer data. Our actual products are just the means to mine this data. I've worked on some of the systems that intercept all the web traffic on the cellular network which can... — read more 

They are closer to a hedge fund than a viable telecommunications company. Randy and the board are constructing a shell company that buys other businesses as part of a short term strategy to maximize profits. Whats missing is an interest in running a... — read more 

it seems like at&t is solely concentrated on wireless, tech, and content. So, what will be the future role of union represented wireline employees going into the future?

I know this is probably a poor place to ask, but since I know for a fact that upper management monitors this board, (ask me how I know...on second thought, don't), this question is for you. Don't worry, it's anonymous, so no one will know who you... — read more 

How quick does staffing get candidates tested for pending jobs in the Midwest?

I heard of massive cuts over in outsourcing (IBM Go to Market). A friend of mine was on a call yesterday and even senior engineers are at risk for layoffs. they had the nerve to ask for volunteers. I mean if they really want people to volunteers why... — read more 

Two midwest retention centers have been converted to green as of Aug. what could that be about?

Trump to Randy, you are doing "really a top job" https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2017/06/23/trump-to-at-t-ceo-randall-stephenson-you-didn-t.html The president of the Boy Scouts needs the Trump administration to approve his mega-merger... — read more 

Does this mean there will be no layoffs in 2017?

I just don't know how they can justify laying off any more Field Services technicians. The techs that do DSL and POTS repair. The majority of the 21 state footprint are operating in "service emergency" conditions. Meaning that the workload far... — read more 

Will there be layoffs coming the end of this year? I asked my manager and he think nothing is affecting our group for this year but maybe next year....

Just wondering if other call centers are still getting Etime?

Have you ever noticed AT “Employees don’t quit working for companies, they quit working for their bosses.” Regardless of tenure, position, title, etc., employees who voluntarily leave, generally do so out of some type of perceived disconnect with... — read more 

50% cut in November for all COR stores. REPS with most tenure will be let go first. Each store will have one manager and no ASM. SSR totally fazed out by November with remaining reps taking turns. Commissions will be gone with everybody making 12.00... — read more 

I have now seen September as the rumored month of major layoffs for AT&T on several different sites. Does anybody know if there is any credence to this rumor, or is it just wild guessing by folks? I have been nervous as it is lately, if this turns... — read more 

Why has at&t outsourced their attendance to Sedgwick? This is in the S.E. Is it because they will shutting down this call center? Is it for all of AT&T ? Heard a rumor that they would be closing this center within a year this was a couple of months... — read more 

Randall to remain Chairman and CEO when merger closes July 14, 2017 There has been speculation in the news media this morning about our organizational structure once we close the Time Warner deal. Randall Stephenson will remain Chairman and CEO of... — read more 

Not sure, but my area is having a call and all SSRs have to attend. Possible layoff call? Anyone have insight?

I'm about to leave the company but many managers are moving to integrated expert positions first with also a company car good schedule but if you want to keep a job go apply. To avoid getting surpluses at COR stores. Lots of favoritism going around... — read more 

After BILLIONS invested and thousand of layoffs the only wnners the CEO bonus increases

What is the closing protocol for a COR location? What happens to the employees? Are reps and ssrs offered positions in other locations?

A group of FedEx workers has decided to say goodbye to its union. FedEx announced that city and road drivers at a FedEx Freight service center in Charlotte voted to “decertify the Teamsters union as its bargaining representative.”... — read more 

Just wondering if anyone hear any rumors about any layoffs coming the end of this year ?

Class action suit BEFORE federal judge for age discrimination since 5 , 2015

At&Ts longtime outsourcing partner Tech mahindra found using unethical practices to cut costs. Chairman and CEO admit using bad tactics and undignified treatment of employees [Dazeinfo] Is Tech Mahindra Practicing Unethical Layoff Process to Optimise... — read more 

Everyone who belongs to other districts that voted yes should be ashamed to have taken the crumbs your locals agreed to and letting T get embolden pushing the same crap agreement from east to west with no resistance... — read more 

Rumors says layoffs in July and September. Anybody hear anything or this even true?

The company outsources US jobs as fast as it can and then lies to Congress and the public about it. Is there no one in Congress who will speak up before this deal gets approved? Maybe Trump should focus on his campaign promises to keep jobs in the US... — read more 

Has anyone heard of this happening next week? apparently there was a call and they said significant cuts to Shibleys org. Curious on how big that will be

A question for former ATT/ Directv Employees ( call centers that have closed down). Besides management layoffs what are some of the other things that happen before a call center may close down? Oh and can a unionized call center close down?