Lots of posts here about how worthless AT&T's managers are. In defense, managers are saddled with an almost unbelievable amount of administrative BS which makes them pretty much ineffective for their teams. Not sure if this will make everyone feel... — read more
Former employee view
the morality of offshore outsourcing AT&T is on a dangerous path by scapegoating and outsourcing IT, Phillip Tsen was part of AT&T. He was a manager and distinguished engineer, The savings (per job) are 30% -- if you the offshore 100 people, my... — read more
It begins for The Entertainment Group
Benson, CIO of EG was forced out, he came from DTV. They just re-orged at the VP level. In addition the Advanced Solution and Business Solutions started the re-org.
Sacrifices for the Job
Enuff said! http://www.kctv5.com/story/31795582/central-texas-electrical-worker-killed-on-the-job
We know the surplus notices are coming (EG)
For impacted EG org managers how is your group/department/office handling the lead up to next week? Is there a lot of panic and worry? The people around me seem pretty oblivious for the most part.
Not a layoff, but an employee action
http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/dozens-of-local-att-protest-over-suspended-co-worker See how every time AT&T talks to the press they say the same thing about "the largest employer of full-time union labor in the U.S., and proud of our strong... — read more
Employee Self Destruction
Well, the company is accomplishing, at least in my view, one of its goals of creating internal strife among employees to divert your attention away from them. Lately, I'm seeing more and more employees infighting among themselves, especially in the... — read more
Keep on ATT
"This was a very special quarter for Sprint, as we surpassed AT&T, in postpaid phone net additions for the first time on record," Claure told investors, finally people are getting tired of the fine print and bait and switch bundle offers
AT&T Employees are speaking out
http://watchdogblog.dallasnews.com/2016/04/what-att-employees-think-of-their-company.html/
large centers closing??
Has anyone here had an experience with working at a large AT&T call center that either shut down or lost more than 50% of reps? I was not that worried until lately, I noticed my center making a number of changes. Thank you for your input.
CWA more bad news
Why is it standard operating procedure, (SOP) of unions today to "order" workers, ("membership") to keep working without a contract ? Isn't a "contract", the reason for being of any union ?, for the worker, I believe it's best to continue to work... — read more
Reality Check
AT&T workers reject contract, face déjà vu betrayal by union, why anyone would belong, and pay union dues, when corruption is a common practice at the core of the union movement. On March 21, AT&T West workers resoundingly rejected a proposed... — read more
Denver (Legacy DTV)
Layoff today: 10 TLs 2 OMs all of QA and Communications
Think about it for a minute or two...
If you have any skill or talent, what is keeping you at AT&T? There is no job security, the culture is garbage, with nothing but over-the-hill backstabbers clinging to the idea that stupid online learning courses will save them, and the company in... — read more
Missoula Directv Call Center
Does anyone know what is happening with the Missoula call center? I've heard rumors of closing and also people getting 60 days notice, what does anyone else know! Any information would be appreciated!
Found on Verizon's site, just keep paying your Union Dues and Shut-Up
Union forces AT&T West workers to continue working after contract expiration By Steve Filips 27 April 2016 Sixteen thousand workers at AT&T have been ordered by their union, the Communications Workers of America (CWA), to continue working following... — read more
Q1-Summary
Summary short and sweet AT&T easily slid past analyst EPS estimates that failed to incorporate merger benefits. The wireless giant saw a few negative trends surface that might cap future growth. The stock is likely to plateau at the current level... — read more
WHAT CENTERS ARE RUMORED TO CLOSE? PLEASE DO TELL.
So many are saying that by May it should be announce, WELL it's that time already May 2nd is Monday. So what is rumored to close for sure?! Please put state and department! AT&T amazes me in the few yeArs that I've been there how they push us in the... — read more
NEW OPPORTUNITIES
YA'LL need to explore your options. AT&T is not the company it use to be so be ready for change. There are so many opportunities in the US and abroad. If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready. Here's my list of things to consider: Dump as much... — read more
T-mobile secret
AT&T started the year In bad shape, with a mix of subscriber gains and losses in its core businesses, with losses in TV and postpaid phone customers to go along with increases in DirecTV and its overall total of wireless subscriptions. In wireless... — read more
RAE Job Cuts
ATT Indirect Side: From what I'm hearing, 40% of the RAE position is being eliminated. It seems odd that that is the only group that has an actual percentage attached to it. My thinking is 40% is the minimum being reduced and a place with the most... — read more
What I see if you are ATT indirect
ATT Indirect Side: From what I'm hearing, 40% of the RAE position is being eliminated. It seems odd that that is the only group that has an actual percentage attached to it. My thinking is 40% is the minimum being reduced and a place with the most... — read more
Has anyone heard of any incentive retirement packages?
Rumors flying they are coming out with some incentive package. Just wondering if anyone heard anything. The 3-3-1 rumor is making it's rounds again. I know that will never happen ,but nice to dream.
The new plan
AT Bad managers disempower their employees by hoarding those opportunities. And a disempowered employee is an ineffective one – one who requires a lot of time and energy from his supervisor, unfortunately AT&T is king at the second option
Landline maintenance in New Jersey merging with provisioning in California
Landline maintenance in New Jersey merging with provisioning in California. Does anyone have any information on this?
Ocala, FL Call Center Surplus Notices 2016
I'm in the Ocala, Fl call center.... Calls are back to back all day every day, and we are still hiring reps and having training classes. However, I know for a fact about 10 employees in random positions have been given a surplus notice, and I hear... — read more
SE call centers LOOK OUT!
Southeast call centers will be gone. Reps/managers/center directors all need to move on. Especially if yours is still dealing with land lines. Att does not want the Bellsouth Baggage, never have. Start applying elsewhere and make some plans now. It's... — read more
Greensboro possible close
Anti LGBT law passed in NC AT&T threating to pull out.
Can someone help me with a list of large AT&T locations
Thank you in advance... I am trying to start a class action and would like to target advertising to any geographic location that has a large number of AT&T employees. It'd be great if you can give me a name of the city and an approximate number of... — read more
DIRECTV BOISE LAYOFFS
Any news on the DIRECTV Boise site? May 13th is only 2 weeks away! What about the assistance queue, QA, OOP, etc?
Not good, pack your Bags,
AT&T wil need more money than anticipated, The Dallas-based telecom giant has been trying to diversify beyond its wireless business, which still accounts for nearly half of its total revenue. It is in the midst of integrating its $49 billion purchase... — read more
Get ready!
II am posting resumes already, I hope something better comes up, tired AT&T's culture, making you hate your job and everything this company does.
40-50% of entertainment group will be gone May 13th 2016
More coming in the fall.
Corporate Stores
Most corporate union staffed stores will be replaced by authorized dealers. That is why they now will soon have the same leadership to manage the transition. Most corporate store employees have 3 years until they are out of a job. AT&T wants 1 to 2... — read more
Dallas Layoffs
Please post info if you know more about job cuts in ATT Dallas - I am trying to find as much info as possible about job cuts in Dallas. I appreciate this very much. #DallasLayoffs
Joplin Poised to close
The center is waiting for the first waive of TM layoffs and CSR layoffs will soon follow.
Layoffs announced today nationwide
Layofff announcements for Indirect Internal Channel were made today in each market. Level 1s and 2s will be selected based on performance tenure and "leadership". Selected candidates for severance will get notices in 6-8 weeks. Brian Shay announced... — read more