Thread regarding AT&T layoffs

They always ask for volunteers before gettting the axe out. You will be entitled to severance payout per your status, which should be outlined in the offer ask.

Read below about Informal Surplus...

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

INFORMAL SURPLUS

[source below, CWA 6201]

This Memorandum of Agreement is entered into as of April 9, 2017 between

Communications Workers of America (“CWA” or the “Union”) and Southwestern Bell

Telephone Company, AT&T Services, Inc., and DIRECTV, LLC (collectively referred to

as the “Company” or “Management”). This Agreement supersedes the Memorandum of

Agreement entered into April 7, 2013 as set forth in the 2013 Settlement Agreement and

shall be effective April 9, 2017 through April 10, 2021, unless otherwise mutually agreed

in writing by the parties.

Whenever it determines that a force reduction is necessary and Management feels they

can clear the surplus with follow-the-work or voluntary severance, the Company can

implement the following process:

1. Prior to a formal declaration of surplus and notification to the Union as described

in Section 3.a. of Article XVII, Force Adjustment, of the 2017 Departmental

Agreement, Management may, at its discretion, conduct an open canvass of the

affected work group(s) in an effort to effect the force reduction without formally

invoking the Force Adjustment process. If Management determines that such an

open canvass is appropriate, it shall so notify the CWA Staff Representative(s)

having responsibility for the affected work group(s) prior to the start of the

canvass. Notification shall include the work group(s) involved, job title(s) and

approximate number of employees affected, the location(s) and the force

reduction date. If Management determines that an open canvass is not feasible and decides to

declare a formal surplus instead, its written notification to the Union will include

an explanation of why a canvass was not conducted.

1. The canvass shall be conducted in order of seniority within the affected work

group(s). The purpose of the canvass shall be to solicit volunteers to either

follow their work to a new location, if such an opportunity exists, or to accept a

Voluntary Severance Payment under the provisions of Section 1.b. of Article

XVIII, Severance Payments, of the 2017 Departmental Agreement.

1. Employees who follow their work to a new location and who are required to

relocate their residence as a result thereof, shall be reimbursed by the Company

for reasonable moving expenses incurred consistent with Section 7. of Article

XVII, Force Adjustment, of the 2017 Departmental Agreement.

Source: http://www.cwa6201.org/2017_Settlement_Agreement_xfinalx.pdf

I think it may be equivalent to a voluntary retirement offer. Can I ask what dept or area you're in?