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I know Arizona wide there is a delay in ordering our uniforms for 2020. Has this happened in other areas? Is this because they don’t want to spend the money on uniforms because they are selling us and maybe have found a buyer?

You first need to get a grip on the fact that wireline distribution systems are breathing their last gasp. Fiber to the premise and 5G are replacing copper distribution systems. Packet switched networks are replacing circuit switched networks. If you... — read more 

We are down to less than 1/3rd the amount of techs we had five years ago. We're a skeleton crew. A tech was told by mgmt that we either keep up or they'll bring contractors in. We probably can't keep up too long. No OT no on call pay. I guess it's... — read more 

Any thoughts?

So yesterday CO, BMO and National Field Ops joined the others who already lost standby pay. There are different versions of how it's supposed to work depending on which SRO you talk to. CST/CO SRO told his guys no more callout schedule, he would go... — read more 

Well AT&T guy , OUCH ….OUCH OUCH even more surplussed laid off whatever you want to call it. The mad scramble is on !! as y'all are out there bumping everyone, and anyone you can IF IF your allowed So the pissing contest has concluded we have yet to... — read more 

Any other Field Ops or BMO techs being moved to different areas, reporting to new SRO's and being told "If anybody asks, tell whoever asks "it's just a change in reporting structure" and don't elaborate and play it off as no big deal? This is... — read more 

So it appears that once again they are going to point fingers at the technicians, for they're shortcomings !! yes but of course, they are now going to use the plant against you even further. Yes your Data and Pots closeout tests. Make sure your doing... — read more 

We missed the boat when Qwest merged, we have TV in Highlands Ranch and Arizona, if we would have developed it we would be a leader in the streaming industry now and may have been in diorect competition with Comcast Alas we didn't and Comcast and... — read more 

The Gamble too little too late, destroyed plant makes Prism flounder in it beginnings https://stopthecap.com/2011/02/16/centurylink-invests-to-reinvent-themselves-prism-iptv25mbps-service-arrives/

Ok. Read the news. 5G is just around the corner. They now expect it to come faster than they thought.. copper is old technology. Nobody wants copper or the upkeep. Techs need to realize that technology has changed and we need to change with it. Take... — read more 

Last VTO 50 applied and 45 got it. They should of gave it to ALL the poor 5 Techs that were denied can thank their supervisors for the push back what a shame some had over 40 years of service and this is the thanks they got.

Just listen to this YouTube Tech Talks seminar presentation by Tim Walden from two and a half years ago. Between all of the inane corporate PC culture buzz-word babble such as "It takes a village" (id--t,) you will be able to pick out such treasures... — read more 

Don’t believe me, just wait!

The RIF has been completed. We are now at the number we believe we need to be competitive. Nobody will be laid off in the future. Contractors will be let go in the next few weeks ,You all will be receiving a half years bonus of $4500.00 tax free... — read more 

Word is CTL will not even show up for Bargaining meetings, with the hopes that CWA pulls the workforce and calls a strike. In Affect terminating Their employment with CTL. Scary stuff, I feel bad for the people who work there!

CTL let one of the greatest business minds of the modern era go!?!? Why would anyone be surprised what happens next? Your entire board should be fired!

Word on the street is CTL is going bankrupt? Anyone know more?

Just got my new gps system installed on my bucket truck. Tracks how much time I use bucket and when I go up and down. What a waste of money.

The company has us working 7 days a week here, seems there's no cap on OT at the moment.

Seems like CTL has plans for something new. Bought this property (see article) and will probably have to pay the same amount remodeling it... — read more 

Didn't hear of any new layoffs this week. Has it slowed down? Does anyone know what is coming next? Are they closing any offices?

I heard CTL is limiting their locators to 66 hours, due to having to pay them more money after 15 hours of overtime..... So I guess us Contractors will have to sit waiting for CTL to mark their underground utilities Before their locators get 66 hours... — read more 

So........ The question every employee is wondering, Will the Pension be safe?

CenturyLink promises business as usual by mid-June - KMSP https://www.fox9.com/amp/news/centurylink-promises-business-as-usual-by-mid-june

Anyone cheering for one last strike before the eventual fall of the copper giant?

Winter Park, FL Rebuttal Letter – Centurylink Does Not Care http://centurylinkdoesnotcare.com/2019/05/10/winter-park-fl-rebuttal-letter/

I am a service tech for frontier,started out with gte,then verizon.we are seeing the same destruction of our company that you are .just a matter of time new point system,no faults on ancient cable,everyone gets a write up.the end is near

Engineering received an email late this afternoon stating work will begin to align national and local engineering and construction. They are to align with the “Plan, Build, Run model. Whatever that is? I assume it will be all given to contractors... — read more 

It’s down to under $ 10 a share. It’s at 9.99 a share.

I was talking to a guy in one of the offices today and he told me about this website. It makes me more depressed then I normally am to see the postings here and what is really going on behind the scenes they are not telling us about. I just got home... — read more 

Letters have been sent out offering jobs back to employees that were laid off this year down in sw Florida

The Pkg offered in our state was decent. With the $26,000 offered per contract and the bonus additional amount of up to $30,000 depending on how many years you’ve been with the company and your unused vacation is like almost one years wage. They also... — read more 

We just learned that Field Ops is now in the process of breaking maintenance contracts with certain customers because they don't have the manpower to meet the obligations of having someone on site and they don't want to be held to the response time... — read more 

Who is likely to buy CTL ?

There are no layoffs at my office, so I’m curious whether it has quieted down company wide or are we just spared for the time being?

Article from fool.com: https://www.fool.com/investing/2019/05/11/centurylink-loses-sales-again-and-contemplates-off.aspx

What are you going to do when you get offered the next package? YOU'RE GOING TO TAKE IT!

It was just discussed in our area that we (BMO) might have to start working residential tickets in MAX. This should prove interesting with no bucket trucks. Are there any BMO guys anywhere working reaidential tickets in MAX due to lack of work in PBX... — read more