Just for fun, where are you all from? I'm from Georgia.
CWA Union involved in Hands Off ptotests
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Things are about to get much worse
Buckle up! Hold on tight!
So I got Fired today…
Keeping it short, got fired for Performance. Basically I didn’t offer Wireless on my calls. They told me I wasn’t eligible for Unemployment either. I’m guessing I’m not eligible? It was my fault tbh. Having callers complaining about their bills... — read more
An Open Letter to the Young Employees Trapped in a Dying Relic
Let me paint you a picture of the rotting carcass you’re currently shackled to—a company that’s lost its way so completely it’s become a laughingstock, a fossil in a world that’s passed it by. This isn’t a business anymore; it’s a commodity, a cheap... — read more
D9 offer
Any one know what yards and titles that are getting offered? My local confirmed but hasn't shared information
Real motivating
Just hit 20 years at T and wow – the only "reward" is more work. I heard a coworker was walking out but suddenly stayed. He gave no details, just offered some vague "better offer" talk. Meanwhile, the rest of us grind with zero recognition. Classic... — read more
Layoffs aren't bad enough on their own. Check your 401K.
Mine is down $11,450. Coworker is down $13,380.
Layoffs in Jeremy Legg org
Surplus Notification Date: April 28th Last Day on Payroll: May 12th Numbers impacted depend on your group. It varies from 5% to 20% if impacted (or a little higher in some cases).
Any news on reorgs?
Seems like something is brewing, any juicy news?
CWA District 6
Give me one compelling reason to strike. And it ain't work boots and eyeglasses.
To those of you who may get laid off..
I too was once laid off about 6 years ago and I thought it was joever. Nearly had an anxiety attack but with the extra time I had I went back to college and managed to transfer into an Ivy League university. Got my bachelors and entered the labor... — read more
Silent firings due to RTO
Lost someone on our team last week due to nonconformance of RTO policy. Manager was shocked as there was no warning, just a phone call the day off, telling them their employee is being terminated. Remember, we mean nothing to the company, treat your... — read more
AT&T 2nd Qtr Downsizing (2025)
284 Voluntary - 107 Involuntary Total West Surplus - 391
My Weekend at home hours were reported on the Presence reports.
I worked a little over a weekend to do some system support. I worked 2 hours on Sat and 2 hours on a Sunday. These appeared on my report as in office days and brought down my average hours per office days. I’ll have my supervisor put in ticket to... — read more
From Retail to Call Center. How Long Before it Fizzles out?
I worked for a Corporate AT&T store for 4 years as a Retail Sales Consultant. I decided to apply for the Call Center “Broadband Service” Position mainly because I have Medical issues I cannot stand for long, I’ll need both knees replaced/surgery... — read more
Is this another Hawthorne experiment?
Is this RTO just another experiment, similar to the Hawthorne experiment in Illinois? Sure seems like it, is this just another way for at&t to garner publicity? I suppose time will tell, we will have to wait and see.
November 2025 will reset back to 3 days RTO
Just remember, you heard it here first
Hundreds of Job Reqs submitted
We just received hundreds of job reqs. Scanning through them quickly the majority are for technology services. Consolidated and submitted by a single source. The reqs are all in the U.S. and very few are in hub locations. We were not given a heads... — read more
Water Under The Bridge
It’s all water under the bridge.
Sometimes the righteous win (even when it was attempted to be rigged)
Go Badgers!! For today anywho 🧀 And for you layoff.com wardens, this matters cause for you labor rights folks. Collective bargaining rights for most public employee unions in WI ended in 2011 (GOP driven) but was restored in late 2024 (not GOP... — read more
Jack and the Giant Slayer on Lenova T1’s
Jack and the Giant Slayer is one good movie let me tell you. Watched the whole movie in the office today with my Lenova T1 glasses. Not one single person had an inkling of suspicion because I have been desensitizing them for 2 weeks. I am patient... — read more
YubiKeys
If i were you, leave it in the office. I feel like its a tracking device lol
Product marketing Enterprise and Mid-Market reorg??
Any rumors of when it's happening and what the out possible out come looks like? New responsibilities,titles,layoffs?
Machine Operator Openings Posted
2 positions open for Buried Service Wire in Southeast. Turn in your office attire for some good boots. AT&T will provide the uniform. Do not wait until you're surplused. They will be gone!
Id10ts
I used to have the best job in the world. Now I work for a company run by id10ts.
RTO is a melting candle of life itself
Each morning, we get into our cars and begin the slow unraveling of precious hours, leaving behind the warmth, comfort and love of our family homes. The monotonous grind begins on congested roads, where miles stretch endlessly, a cruel prelude to the... — read more
Fiber build
How long is the current fiber bill for us union folks expected to last?
Rumor: 5 Day RTO going away soon
You heard it here first! 5 Day RTO is officially going away.
Historical Employment Reduction
Just curious as to the reduction in US management employment at the end of Q1 2025 compared to end of Q1 2020 or end of 2019. I know current data can be pulled but just wondering if any historical data is available for comparison. Maybe other folks... — read more
New guys in Atlanta
There must have been another group of folks that had to start reporting today. Noticed a few more wandering around looking slightly lost and rather unable to find seating. One thought he'd found a place to start working and was quickly told he... — read more
Reorgs coming?
Hearing some talk at the water cooler of more reorgs. Anybody hear anything?
AT&T customers are fed up with what they perceive as shady sales practices by authorized resellers
Use contractors they said. It will be cheaper they said. Zero accountability for those making these decisions. “If you’ve ever walked into a wireless carrier’s store expecting clarity and walked out with buyer’s remorse, you’re not alone. A... — read more
CSO ?
What’s your honest opinion of CSO? Our team is getting hit with a lot of compliance work lately, and it’s starting to wear us down. With limited resources, it’s been tough to keep up. Just wondering what are your thoughts?
Cramped Office Spaces
Where are all the photos everyone on these boards said they were going to release to the media? Are any links available?
Time frame on relocation letter
For anyone who has been forced to move, how long do they give you? If you say you'll move, how much time do you have? If you say you won't, how long before they let you go?
C-Suite and HR Suffering from Employee Derangement Syndrome at T
What is employee derangement syndrome?. It is a pejorative term used to describe negative reactions to employees that are irrational and to have little regard for the employees position. It is a mental disorder whereas Corporate Leadership thinks all... — read more
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