Thread regarding AT&T layoffs

Corona Virus Preparation

No one knows at this point how extensively Coronavirus will spread in the United States. Currently, at least 11 states have confirmed or suspected cases of the virus. In California, 8400 people are being monitored for Coronavirus. One CDC estimate is that over 50% of the global population will eventually contract the virus with over a 2% death rate.

Does AT&T have any plans for dealing with the possibility of a full blown epidemic? Do we have any intention of procuring protective equipment for our employees? Will we institute a quarantine of our workers or continue to look for any opportunity to discipline those that don't show up for work when sick?

With this company's track record of always being REACTIVE to events and never PROACTIVE, with its history of spending as little money on its employees as possible, with its history of putting discipline and profits before employee welfare, it would be naive to be optimistic.

Stay safe AT&T workers!

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Has anyone been told by their management or a received a formal communication by location to stay at home?

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Post ID: @8pzi+13JGb6rt

https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-myths.html

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Post ID: @bxf+13JGb6rt

The coronavirus is now in third world countries and Eastern Europe (not much better than third world), where AT&T outsources its call centers and other operations.

And when the U.S. consumer pulls back on discretionary spending, AT&T will be affected.

As the Chinese proverb says, "May you live in interesting times."

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Post ID: @vec+13JGb6rt

When people are home sick they will want to watch "the streaming HBO service".
What I read lately the masks are good mainly for preventing sick persons from coughing and spreading the disease. They don't make a good seal and air leaks around the edges. If there was a good seal then you would have a hard time breathing.

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Post ID: @mge+13JGb6rt

When there’s an outbreak at the Dallas-Irving HQ, then maybe there will be some guidance around more telecommuting, protections for field techs, limiting and halting unnecessary travel, .

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Post ID: @hvc+13JGb6rt

Something else to punch PT’s with. “Why where you rude wearing a mask inside the customers premise or didn’t want to enter their home with filthy kids coughing and high fevers? How dare you put your health and that of your peers and family above getting a five on this survey!”

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Post ID: @wqe+13JGb6rt

They're not about to lacks their attendance policy for retail during TAX RETURN SEASON. AIRHORNS OR THE LAUNCH OF AT&T TV MORE AIRHORNS

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Post ID: @wsi+13JGb6rt

You are vital to our exemplary customer service.
We need you here every day.
On time.
Ready to work.
This is the 3rd day you've missed in a rolling calendar year after your heart attack and now this disease.
This is a written warning. Should you miss one more day in this rolling calendar you will be suspended.
Two more and you may face termination.
Please feel to contact the EAP for any help you may need.
Because "YOU MATTER".
Sign here.

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Post ID: @iti+13JGb6rt

CDC has issued guidelines for businesses.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business-response.html
If you're bargained, the company will have a lot of problems imposing discipline for complying with these guidelines. There are benefits to being represented, folks.

Insofar as business conditions is concerned, if the elevated concern over COVID-19 doesn't subside, consumer discretionary items, such as the launch of the streaming HBO service could be effected. I don't see a big problem with consumer staples, so people will keep their cellphone. A potential recession increases pressures for AT&T to reduce force.

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Post ID: @ymi+13JGb6rt

I've been hitting the "Yes I'm OK" button almost every day since last week...I forgot to do it one day, and I heard nothing....NOTHING from anyone at AT&T to check on me. I just wish Trump would nominate VP Pence to save this company also!!

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Post ID: @vhz+13JGb6rt

If AT&T laid off more people, there would be less people to worry about.

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Post ID: @vtf+13JGb6rt

The last thing you need to worry about is att if it gets to be a pandemic. att aren't doctors so there isn't really anything for them to do except to say no place is safe and they feed too many mouths.

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Post ID: @xiz+13JGb6rt

Yes we do. Please reach out to Your Health Matters experts based out of India.

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