#union

With all these layoffs happening tomorrow and early next year. Do we still expect for a strike to happen out in the east coast or will the new CEO settle ?

VZ CEO from 11/17/2025 In my opinion the union is done after watching this. So start maneuvering

I’m a union member with 30+ years. I can feel grief and pain in your post. I just wanted to say I wish you a heart felt good luck. We will miss you.

Seems like this merger is only to satisfy Vena's ego. He knows he has to fire people and he is still making lifetime employment deals with the unions. He just wants to get this merger through to be recognized as "the first person who connected both coasts with rail". He will then quit like Boris Johnson had to quit after Brexit. He will be known, but at what cost?

Union denounces collective dismissal at Nokia Portugal
Date: November 18, 2025

https://www.portugalpulse.com/union-denounces-collective-dismissal-at-nokia-portugal/

Severance packages for laid-off Verizon employees are not one-size-fits-all—they vary based on factors like tenure, job band (e.g., below Band 5 vs. senior levels), union status, and whether the layoff is voluntary (VSP) or involuntary (RIF).

Based on historical patterns, recent voluntary programs, and employee reports, here’s what you can typically expect.

Note: These are general guidelines from prior rounds; actual terms for the 2025 cuts may differ slightly, and you should review your specific offer letter or consult HR/legal counsel before signing (signing often waives rights to sue).

Standard Severance Components

• Base Pay Continuation:

•  For most non-senior roles (below Band 5): 2 weeks of pay per year of service, with a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 35 weeks.

•  For voluntary separation programs (VSP) or enhanced packages: Often 3 weeks per year, up to 60 weeks in past offers (e.g., 2018 and 2020 rounds).

•  Example: With 10 years of service, you’d get about 20–30 weeks of pay (roughly 5–7.5 months) at the standard/enhanced rate, based on your base salary plus short-term incentives (STI) divided by 52 weeks.

• Payout of Accrued Benefits:

•  Full payout of unused PTO/vacation time.

•  Pro-rated STI (performance bonus) and long-term incentives (LTI/stock) for the current year.

•  In some cases, personal hours or retention bonuses if applicable (e.g., from prior outsourcing deals).

• Health Benefits Continuation:

•  Medical, dental, and vision coverage typically extended for the duration of your severance period (e.g., up to 35–60 weeks).

•  COBRA subsidies may cover part or all of the premium for 6–11 months post-severance.

• Other Perks:

•  Outplacement services (career coaching, resume help) for 3–6 months.

•  Potential unemployment eligibility for up to 6 months after severance ends (though VSP takers may initially be ineligible).

•  No repayment if rehired by Verizon, but pro-rated adjustments apply.

If the union folks pass on this lame offer will there be a forced reduction? Contrary to what most of you believe. We don’t all have a no layoff clause. And we are not all under the same union contract.

I see where the BRC union has signed the post merger job agreement. A question for anyone reading this that is an official in the union, what do these agreements say? What wording is there in these agreements that makes it worthwhile? Are the members voting on this? None of this is making sense. It seems strange to me someone that has cut about 10,000 jobs is interested in anybody’s job security.

Salaried workers have big egos and think they're better than everyone else and management will see that and treat them well. They think unions are just to protect lazy losers, when it's really just about fair treatment. Bad employees in a union can still be fired.

If we’d been unionized, Verizon could not just blindsided 15,000 of us overnight. A union contract legally forces the company to negotiate the layoff process first, things like timelines, criteria, alternatives, notice periods, and protections. They can’t just drop the axe and walk away. It becomes a fight, not a surprise.

Please pulse the 15,000 managers being let go so we can really know how they feel lol. Brown noising only gets you so far ill stick with the union.

Is it time for T-Mobile to unionize? The leaders of the company clearly don’t care about the employees.

Unionizing could slow down and complicate the process of mass tech company layoffs by introducing legal and financial barriers through collective bargaining agreements.

CWA & IBEW both have telecom representation.

So once their done destroying the management already heard rumors that the unions already cut a deal with the company to settle the contract .They already came up with a plan to sell it to the membership as if it was the best they could Do .It will be just more of the same .Anyone thinking that their going to get all kind of concessions from company is nutz.Company nor the union want a strike

Get ready boys because the layoffs will be coming to our area soon. Meanwhile, our union works against us. The girls from AT&T that run the union are helping them Find ways to get rid of all of us. The union is no longer an asset to us. CO techs, splicers, and anyone working outside plant tickets. Patty doesn’t care because she’s close to retirement anyway. She is an evil person.

This is absolute fact. They are working on the layoff plan right now.

Layoff’s are set to start happening on November 20th, 2025 and this is all due to Verizon struggles in losing customers and rising cost. This is a message directly from new CEO. Sales representatives have now been trying to unionize and HR is going to stores to try to prevent this from happening.

Serious question from non union employee. If my department miraculously survives this is it possible to join the union? What is the process? I assume this late in the game they would end our group if we tried.

And the company has gotten rid of this exorbitant percentage of management employees? Who's working strike duty and who's running the freaking company?

It’s been a long time coming, and the truth is simple: we need to unionize. The 1% at the top continue cashing in while we absorb the fallout of plans they designed and failed to execute. They walk away with bonuses; we get scraps and a pat on the back for “unused vacation.” That imbalance ends when we stand together.

You’ll start hearing more very soon. This will be the last RIF we face without real representation and a collective voice that can’t be ignored. Leadership only “listens” when numbers look good. The moment things slip, they point the finger at us.

We deserve protection, respect, and a seat at the table. It’s time to claim it.

Go Vteamers , Be Bold !

So serious question.As an associate I never understood the hate management had for especially union folks.When these huge layoffs continue to happen year after year wouldn’t some of the management employees understand why we need a voice.I mean honestly this is all about moving out the old and moving in the new paypal CEO own buddies to high level positions .I mean just can’t even understand the complete dedication some of the management has to being completely terrible to associates.All for what a company that has sunk itself wasted more money then most and really could careless about you kicking you to the curb during Holidays.If I was a management person I would not give to damns about anything other then getting a check till they gave me the boot like they plan to do to so Many!!Ra Ra V Teamers or soon to be ex V Teamers

Imagine thinking a company has your best interests at heart just to lay you off before the holidays lol. Y’all shoulda joined the union.

• A union leader attributed the layoffs to the company's focus on military contracts despite losing a major JLTV bid.
• Oshkosh Corporation is also facing slowed production on its multi-billion dollar contract to build USPS delivery vehicles.

https://www.thenorthwestern.com/story/money/companies/2025/11/12/oshkosh-defense-layoffs-to-impact-160-workers-they-start-in-january/87231155007/

Verizon retaining employees with H-1B visa status versus retaining US citizens. What gives? What is the US employment law statue?

What is it going to take from those left in the DFW area to say enough is enough? TI is a woke company that doesn't care about its employees and continues to sell out our jobs to India. Leaders in the company are DEI placements, especially IT, and there is no end in sight. We need change! We need to take back our company! Should we start a Union? Stage a huge walk out from local TMG and IT? Any ideas on how to tell Krunali and Haviv that enough is enough and we will not lay down any longer!!!

I know we are cooked! Managers said they not doing anymore obs. She said do what you want.

Union locals declared surplus, and offering EISP through Nov 25 2025

ZERO non-union layoffs have occurred but are anticipated Nov 20 2025

Frontier acquisition anticipated 1Q26

GNT re-org

What else ? And / Or make corrections here.

Looks like the Fireman and Oilers union has agreed to the merger with a “Job for life” by Vena.

https://www.up.com/news/people/merger-protect-jobs-it-251110?utm_campaign=Union%20Pacific%20News&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Union%20Pacific%20Railroad

Membership is expected to grow by about 5k after the Frontier expansion. Join or die.

More than 2,000 workers will soon be temporarily laid off at the Ford Assembly Plant in Louisville, a move expected to last about 10 months. During that time, the facility will undergo major changes as it transitions to building electric vehicles.

https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2025/11/09/uaw-local-862-resource-fair-

Yes we have issues, yes there’s a lot of people doing a lot of nothing. I know mass layoffs in the union are unlikely but does anyone know what sort of restructuring we might see?

Has anybody been pulled out of service for EEO. What takes place and what hoops do you have to jump through. Or are you looking for a new job?

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If all of us do it, will they fire us all? Ai isn't ready yet and H1B's will have to be trained to do the role. In the mean, we could get a union to negotiate? Sign up and let’s all walk on Monday 11/10/25! - https://www.joinifpte.org/tech

Is the union and company done negotiating? I haven’t heard anything about negotiations, either good or bad. Last I heard it was unsettled on many issues. So now
does it just sit till after the holidays? August is on its way. If anyone has feedback please let me know.

• Houston ISD laid off or reassigned nearly 400 educators in October 2025, citing declining student enrollment of about 6,700 students.
• Despite the cuts, the district is launching a recruitment drive in Edinburg to hire new teachers, some of whom may not need certification.
• Union leaders criticized Superintendent Mike Miles for creating instability, accusing him of mismanagement that drives families away and undermines educator trust.
• Houston Federation of Teachers President Jackie Anderson and Texas AFT President Zeph Capo condemned the district’s repeated cycle of hiring uncertified teachers, laying them off, and then rehiring from outside communities.
• The union said these actions disrespect veteran educators and harm Houston ISD students by prioritizing short-term staffing optics over long-term stability.

Strike or Unionized

U.S. employees are being displaced with offshore workers and/or artificial intelligence. It’s UnAmerican and unconscionable.

Perhaps the only way this can be stopped is if US employees (not in leadership roles) unite and demand changes immediately.

And maybe it is time for Healthcare workers to become unionized.