Unlike other layoff incidents on this list, AT&T had cut close to 13% of its workforce in the past 5 years, hiring other thousands of low wage contactors, term and part time employees, almost all of the company's divisions were profitable and... — read more 

AT&T Mobility gave 30 day notice to over 20% of it's Wireless Technicians that maintain cell sites in Michigan today. Rumor was this is a national surplus.

We were notified of pending management surplus. I was just surplussed, here I go again.

Most RAE/NAEs feel a surplus/job elimination is coming. Has anyone heard when? Q4 2016? Q1 2017?

I have put my name in the hat for lay off, I cant take this anymore ATT has ruined it for me.. I am really not sure what to do after more than 15 years on the DTV side as a call center TL. Any suggestions on where to go?? I have no idea what I even... — read more 

Curious if anybody out there got brought back to ATT when they thought they were finally out

http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2016/10/10/att-commits-downtown-dallas

http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2012/02/27/how-to-get-your-bonus-after-youve-been-laid-off/#49df66e63d13

AT&T made the announcement that managers will be laid off (a little late as we all know the layoffs have been happening for a while) I am assuming because the number of layoffs will be higher abd sooner than T anticipated they had to make the... — read more 

Details are intentionally scarce (at least right now), but there's talk of some serious snipping come Q1/Q2...and it's not just for the folks with 15+ years and a salary that's at or above market cap. Yes, even the darling ATO isn't immune to... — read more 

DTV gone first in Ca.? Sounds like that they would keep their own and let us go away. I know we will be part of the family but still feel like an outsider.

Privately the Company is planning a massive layoff of core techs by the end of the year 2017 with ALL core techs being surplused/laid off by EOY 2018.

Sorry to say but, we as Service Executives are 24x7. Get scrutinized as well as told we are safe but know we are not. If we have a difference of opinion, we are told when we have meetings we are being insubordinate. We work hard and recently found... — read more 

We have a manager that has enjoyed great performance bonuses raises for years...turns out she has been adjusting customer accounts 30k per month to earn scores for her team for years...leadership is aware and has done nothing but praise..this kind of... — read more 

A commercial real estate agent posted on the dfw real estate news blog that T is planning to cut office space in LA and move people to Dal in next 12 months. They are also building a new creative media lab and additional space in Collin County. Link:... — read more 

The atmosphere at El Segundo is the worst I have ever seen it. Initially, there was enthusiasm. Not anymore.

Does anyone have indepth knowledge of what is going on in retail should we expect more core stores go to spring mobile layoffs like VZ What does it mean when you have a visit from outside company in your store etc an indepth look would be helpful and... — read more 

AT&T continues to deal with high "Cord-cutting” and "churn rates" has become the bane of T products existence, but the fast-changing face of consumer content is signaling dark days ahead for AT&T, as the option to avoid or drop video service has... — read more 

While Donovan did not talk about the planned layoffs, Stodden said he would expect companies like AT&T to have a much leaner workforce going forward. He noted that AT&T has had ambitious cost-cutting targets to cope with competition and declines in... — read more 

"AT&T Chief Executive Officer Randall Stephenson keeps a spreadsheet of about 40 to 45 companies -- a collection of peers and potential takeover targets -- that he studies on his tablet as he plans his next big move," sources tell Bloomberg.

What's Going on With AT&T's Net Addition Numbers? AT&T has a funny way of accounting for customers that switch to its enterprise services. Adam Levy (adamlevy) Oct 7, 2016 at 5:18PM IMAGE SOURCE: AT&T. All four major wireless carriers operate in both... — read more 

Another refusal to come clean about the lay-offs.

You CAN get unemployment even if you take a voluntary package. My wife's whole office was surplused in Texas after 17 years with the company. The HR bullshit artist working for the company told them that they weren't eligible for unemployment if they... — read more 

The mood in El Segundo is horrible and probably other places. One executive will say everything is shaping up, but the company must go through short term pain to be better positioned. Others tell us it's an uncertain road ahead and it is wise to get... — read more 

Be sure to consult with an employment lawyer who is knowledgeable about ERISA, before you sign a general release and waiver (in order to receive severance); you may have an ERISA section 510 claim if you are let go when you are close to meeting the... — read more 

I believe I'd rather leave on my own. Taking off the beloved golden handcuffs is becoming possible. Is there truly life after this place? The ship is sinking and I'm ready to row my own boat..Please share stories..

AT&T: Expect Bumpy Results To Send Yield Higher Oct. 6.16 | About: AT&T Inc. (T)- Stone Fox Capital AT&T isn't fulfilling a lot of the synergy promises of the DirecTV merger, especially on the sales side. The dividend yield has consistently traded at... — read more 

These traits can be found and they should be early-warning signs (cautionary tales) to currently unbeatable firms like AT&T, He see himself as dominating their environment This habit may be the most insidious, since it appears to be highly desirable... — read more 

http://www.dallasnews.com/business/att/2016/10/06/playing-catchup-cloud-att-announces-amazon-partnership Well, at least this shows you that our leadership isn't entirely clueless. They knew enough to strike this deal asap in order to avoid later... — read more 

Bloomberg thinks so: https://www.bloomberg.com/gadfly/articles/2016-10-06/at-t-hunt-for-content-may-lead-to-pursuit-of-time-warner Possibly Time Warner or Scripps.

Anything not on paper is not promised. Get a copy of everything that is presented to you, everything you sign, and start finding a reputable employment attorney if you need legal advice.

I'm too young to retire, in my 30's with 16 years service. Still debating what to do since I was informed I'm in an "affected workgroup". This is only the beginning of more to come from now through 2017. I get it, yes the company wants to shave down... — read more 

In the news today , television ratings continue to fall you can bet that DirecTV will lose NFL customers and that $47 billion AT&T paid for the satellite provider was far too rich a price–and shareholders would be punished,, and guess where this... — read more