To all other depots: do NOT be discouraged nor influenced by the route The Bronx decided to take. It's obvious that FEAR played a key role in their decision. They became lambs when they saw a lion in the distance. The Bronx elected to stay in LA-LA... — read more 

Drahi's worth $10 billion, is taking things away from you and wants to make you a contractor, but you still don't want to unionize because union dues would take $25 a week out of your pocket and some manager or maybe Fox News told you unions are for... — read more 

Here's your chance. Today is the day. I've given you the info. You ask the questions. IBEW 1049 Union Hall 100 Corporate Drive Holtsville , NY 11742 Event Date Wednesday, February 8, 2017 - 7:00pm LOCK..... AND LOAD.

Get ready people because this is a slick manuever by your new owner and it's perfectly legal. Techs are asking on this website what the hell is a 1099 contractor. Meanings are given but clearly not enough. Again, if you do your homework and do a... — read more 

Deposit was just made. Check your fidelity.

If YOU are going to say that YOU KNEW that the Dolans would be selling the company 4 YEARS LATER.... an event NO ONE can predict THAT FAR in advance, then quite frankly, YOU should quit your job and play the Lottery. YOU knew this was going to happen... — read more 

14% contractors in the US work force. This is no dolan he caught you with a raise and sell tatic. They will contract and dump until the next buyer comes along most likely his buddy from the usa just like he did with his European unit . These are... — read more 

Good luck read the article in WSJ or yahoo about 14% and growing of america's workforce going to contractors. Unionizing will resolve this issues once all the jobs are gone but like altice it would be to late and probably replace you with automation... — read more 

Pete makes $30 an hour or $62,400 a year. He lost 3 sick and a holiday = $960 He lost a Holiday bonus (1 week) = $1200 He lost his end of year 401k contribution 2% = $1248 He lost his performance bonus 2% = $1248 So far this year Pete lost $4656... — read more 

The following are what is waiting for you, should you decide to pursue a career in cable. Remember, you'll be starting ALL OVER and nothing is guaranteed. The information came from the "Glassdoor" and "Indeed" websites. I hope this helps. Comcast Job... — read more 

To all the "veterans" technicians in the Altice threshold, wondering "what should I do?".... then consider this possibility. Let's say you decided to sign the "dreaded" union card. "I'll be damned. I'm screwed." OH, REALLY? Firstly, let me say that I... — read more 

If I knew the status of all the depots, I would have a better grasp at the situation. But to be blatantly honest with you, you HAD a great chance for victory if not for the Bronx bowing down to their inane, pointless, brain-dead assumption that, in... — read more 

Job Details Requisition Number 17-0010 Post Date 2/1/2017 Title Systems Maintenance Technician City Long Island City State NY Description System Maintenance Technician • Troubleshoot, identify, and repair forward and return path problems on the HFC... — read more 

We keep hearing of these ATS offers but no one has seen anything yet ? Everything is very hush hush for wanting to be transparent ???? We know one thing ...Cablevision and Suddenlink are not what they were or will ever be again. The game has changed... — read more 

We are talking to a couple of Hard core Labor attorneys, we have a few recordings n emails, we r United Strong, talked to 2 Union Reps that told us that Oakland got served, you will see all the Snakes coming to talk to us about ATS (BS) I hear that... — read more 

It's hard to believe that you guys and gals are so gullible and meekish concerning your situation. And it is apparent that you didn't get it. "Wake-up calls" are assurances of "not over-sleeping", or missing an appointment or opportunity. Clearly... — read more 

When the management corners you and tries to convince you that the union is bad and communist and just wants to take your dues money, you just shake your head up and down and say "Yes boss, you right boss, I wouldn't be voting for no commie union... — read more 

I guess you can call it a "force of habit," I had a habit of speaking my mind when things didn't look right or were just DEAD WRONG. Some of the s--t that's happening is of no surprise. We use the same "logic" in our own homes and families. We cut... — read more 

If you can't see it already, your either stupid or blind. Look at your building. Most of the departments are gone or on their way out. Calls being answered overseas and across the country. Facility's and Garages being let go. VDO and RCC are next... — read more 

Oakland, NJ has petitioned Ibew and are set to vote 2-3 weeks from now. Stay tuned.

Does anyone know for sure that ATS is a contracting company?I have heard from others that in the contract it says Federal Contractor.What does that mean?

Looks like they are taken buyouts. ATS not gonna have many Sups. Right now about 1 Sup per 10-14 guys. Looks like it's going to be 1 Sup for every 50. Sh-- is getting crazy. All this company cares about is money.

I had worked for Cablevision in the Bronx for a little under 20 years. I ended my career with them as a Quality Control technician. Essentially, our team served as the link or liaison between Cablevision and the contractors. There were other... — read more 

All paper on separators taken off by quiet people i have never seen and lots of people inventorying equipment. Traffic desk empty and lots of empty desks. What is future there?

Facilities last days are coming. Cushman and Wakefield are taking over first week of April . Mechanics will be getting two to three weeks for every year serviced .

You should find a way to make the current situation known to his administration. Here we have a foreign company coming in and buying an American company, then making agreements not to lay people off for a certain period of time, then going around... — read more 

As of April 3rd the entire fleet department company wide will be outsourced. No more in house the entire department is being laid off. Let this be a lesson to you guys. You will be next. Not a matter of if, but when....

The HB1 workers are not skilled more than American workers but instead they get a lower wage so it's cheaper to keep them and fire American workers. Such unfair business practice because American workers have to train them to do the work. It is time... — read more 

I have come to the conclusion that we are f&$@ed no matter what we do. If management (sups and managers) are so gung-ho for ats and the new company, why are they taking the buyouts in record numbers. I think I speak for many seasoned techs when I... — read more 

Existing contractor groups can be asked to increase staffing levels and guaranteed a minimum amount of work for doing so. ATS offer will not last forever. It is not an offer they are required to make. As a Altice/Cablevision employee they are giving... — read more 

Don't join ATS. It will put them in an awkward place. Many are on to the scheme, that's why no word on it yet. They need more time to package it up in legal terms. They are counting on techs biting the proverbial carrot. They need the option to scale... — read more 

go work for Charter Communications then you don't have to worry about ATS. https://jobs.spectrum.com/job/palisades-park/construction-tech-3/14710/3842367 https://jobs.spectrum.com/job/palisades-park/technician/14710/3869242 Look for yourself.

Jump on Netflix watch "requiem for the American dream" educate yourself a little bit, on what is happening.