I don't know why the media didn't report on the 1/21/16 layoffs within TP&E. How does AT&T keep it out of the press?? That's how I stumbled on this site, I was looking to see if the layoffs made the news. I thought the 22% cut of level 1 and 2's not... — read more 

This is probably already been posted but just in case here is the story. We need more and more of this type of law suits that will send AT&T and other companies who think they are above the law a message... — read more 

WARN Notice filed with the state

Sprint just announced they are several (six) call centers - messages are here: &sprint-nextel

I heard on the grapevine that the majority of people being surplussed are those within 3 years on the rule of 75 in relation to pension payouts. For example, someone who is 47 with 25 years on the job = 73. They are more likely to be on the chopping... — read more 

I got surpluissed last year and found something else much better. I saw a few questions in another thread and wanted to give you the benefit of my experience... No one cares if you were laid off. Don't put it in your cover letter...if you feel the... — read more 

My dear friend just called and said she was laid off. She's in her young 30s and makes a very small salary. It's very sad. She's super smart and super hard working...she'll find something new and better soon. But the lay-off notices are coming out... — read more 

So, AT&T wants a one truck roll....one person handles everything at the customer site. Claims it is more efficient and effective for the customer. What it doesn't say is the number of workers that it will put out of a job......and the jobs that can't... — read more 

I did everything I was asked to do. Tested and took a job exactly where me director and area managers told me. 15 months later they shut down the group. People moved here cross country to set up the center. Then they shut it down done believe the... — read more 

At at&t digital is Now part of the metrics for reps. scenario: cx is repeat caller for PA, always wanting more and more time to pay. Reps educate the cx that the dates on the at&t app are the same as what reps can give. Me to cx have you tried... — read more 

http://www.lawfirmnewswire.com/2014/05/age-and-gender-discrimination-identified-in-att-advertising-solutions-california/

In my opinion, this is clearly age discrimination! In the past, Pac Bell would freeze any and all positions when a surplus condition existed and provide opportunity for all affected employees to compete for these jobs. Today's AT&T, intentionally... — read more 

I t has been a huge relief getting free of the clutches of the greedy carriers who were nickel-and-diking us for every conceivable and even inconceivable reason. T-Mobile has been a real breath of fresh air. I am very glad they decided to break ways... — read more 

Tell me why we were not told about the unlimited data plan until the day it rolled out. I am a phone rep and found out through a customer. Unbelievable! We finally had a meeting Tuesday a day later, after I had already changed several plans and... — read more 

Half of employees view their job as a “temporary growth opportunity” More of my co workers at ATO, had or are in the process of leaving the company they used to love, quitting their jobs, more than ever, in the past year after surplus notices started... — read more 

Sad to say that AT&Ts mentality poisons others http://www.salon.com/2015/12/27/how_att_execs_took_over_the_red_cross_and_hurt_its_ability_to_help_people_partner/

Reason for the BIG layoffs

AT&T's game plan...... http://www.econotimes.com/Console-Law-Offices-Wins-Jury-Verdict-Against-ATT-on-Behalf-of-Employee-142229 (Apologies if this is a repost)

Figuring out if AT it’s $85, to start, including DirecTV. For two people: — The unlimited plan costs at least $150. — A 5 GB phone plan costs $100; 15 GB costs $130. Adding TV costs at least $10 a month more to start. Figuring out family finances is... — read more 

ATT, a no-growth company bought…a slow-growth company. It’s not that DIRECTV is a bad company, it’s just that growth had slowed, The reason for the AT&T-DIRECTV merger was because AT&T needed something to energize its growth. AT&T is expanding video... — read more 

Buy DirecTV and a cell phone and the Deathstar gives you unlimited gigs to download. In most metropolitan areas you won't need a wired connection of any kind. Just use a tablet. The only wired connection will be provided by CLECS like Frontier. There... — read more 

There have been places like Atwater, California, where they shut down their call center—that was about three or four hundred people—and a couple of small businesses had to close as a result, because that’s where those people ate their lunch—that is a... — read more 

http://www.psmag.com/business-economics/the-new-heartland-were-like-the-india-of-the-united-states

I started working for at&t when I was 20 years old as a PT phone rep. I went up the ladder slowly but surely and now I have been offered a job in Texas, (voluntold) because the center I started with is closing. I am grateful they did select me... — read more 

I wonder who is next.

The structure and governance of American corporations has utterly changed for the worst, The new paradigm of running AT&T's solely for the benefit of shareholders, Instead of having vertically integrated companies that produced everything they sold... — read more 

So, AT&T got its hand caught in the cookie jar in 2014/2015.....lost a big contract......so what's the best solution? Cut staff!... — read more 

This had been previously posted but almost a year ago, AT&T was in the market to sell its data center assets. AT&T looking to try to make $2Bn because of rising debt ratio because of acquisitions and spectrum purchases. Existing AT&T employees will... — read more 

If you have been laid off within 6 months (i.e., since roughly July 2015)....and replaced by H1b Stop H-1B Discrimination Against Americans Coalition Jan 9, 2016 — Please -- sign this petition if you agree we should stop H-1B discrimination against... — read more 

Those of you who want to raise awareness of the public just like the Disney folks and the Edison folks did about replacing American workers at your companies by H1bs. I would suggest you to please google and see which journalists have written on H1bs... — read more 

http://www.computerworld.com/article/3019885/it-careers/ieee-usa-urging-displaced-workers-to-file-complaints.html Action NEEDED by DISPLACED workers. Please read the article above and sign the petition so that the DOJ can start looking into this... — read more 

Should non management call center employees be concerned about losing their jobs. (Mobility)?

I have been visiting here since September 2015. I was looking on Google for AT&T Layoffs, there was like one post a week, but now I see many people here. I am curious how did you find this place and what we can do to have more folks visit the page so... — read more 

So, after looking at the Southeast surplus, looks like AT&T doesn't care about their service anymore. Lots of system and digital tech positions gone. These are the guys that install/test/repair equipment out in the field. Either their outsourcing or... — read more 

I realize this is a bad time for many of you, nothing really prepares you for the next step, I lived through the same situation, yet Challenges are meant to be overcome! there is no hill too steep, feat too big or distance too far. You will conquer... — read more 

Does anyone have any info on whether the Orlando Office is going to close? There have been many changes, including repairs and cleaning that I have not seen there in the many years I have been working there. I started as a rep in Credit and... — read more