I don't see a way, personally.
Why are techs in NY trying to get a vote to decertify the union?
Techs in Manhattan and the Bronx are trying to hold a vote to remove the CWA. What’s the drama here? Will this cause layoffs? Why are they so anti-union?
VSPers, have you received the new insurance card??
I know our current insurance still works however I have been checking my email and snail mail and I have not received anything for BCBS.
VSP unemployment filing letter
Anyone else receive usps certified letter with unemployment filing information? Pa retiree here. Thought you couldn’t file if volunteered.
I regret I didn’t take VSP
I was thinking then that I should give myself more time here while I look for another job. Now I realize that all the stress, deep dislike for my job, and anxiety due to layoffs happening anytime, are not worth it. It is better to be still employed... — read more
Massive outage...WFH ends on 10/7
This outage would not have happened if people were in the office.
BREAKING NEWS Verizon goes down for MILLIONS across US with users struggling to make calls or send texts
BREAKING NEWS Verizon goes down for MILLIONS across US with users struggling to make calls or send texts Published: 10:26 EDT, 30 September 2024 | Updated: 10:57 EDT, 30 September 2024 30 shares View comments Verizon experienced a nationwide outage... — read more
Tower Bridge- cost savings
New cost saving plan: https://www.mobileworldlive.com/verizon/verizon-agrees-3b-tower-deal-with-vertical-bridge/ Verizon struck a deal to give infrastructure company Vertical Bridge exclusive rights to operate, lease and manage more than 6,000... — read more
Will layoffs continue next week?
When do they plan to complete those 4800 they want to have off the books by March 2025?
Businesses VZ exited
The press release a few weeks back mentioned VZ also exiting non-strategic businesses, are the recent RIFs tied to these businesses that VZ is exiting?
Stop with the racist posts
Please stop with the racist posts. I know people can naturally feel they are targeted by skin color or ethnicity, but you’re just making excuses to feel a certain way. If you’re a talented and skilled employee who brings their all to the table and... — read more
Verizon VSP severance portal link
Can anyone please share severance portal link
VSPer - No final check?
I worked the last week and even showed up to the office as instructed up until Friday, 9/13. I emailed payroll and waiting to hear back, did anyone else not get paid?
VSP folks - HSA
Since our Debit card for our hsa account has been closed, what happens to our hsa account balance? I went to the benefit connection sit and it just says “inactive” now
It’s gonna sting but you will come out stronger and better on the other end!
As someone who lived through it, to those who were RIFfed today, it is going to sting, you feel the rug was pulled out from under you. You feel betrayed, you feel lost. All normal feelings. Don’t dwell on them though. Take some time off if you feel... — read more
What departments were impacted?
Not sure what departments were impacted? Multiple people are communicating a variety of departments ranging from inside sales to IT. I would just like to know which ones because big red doesn't send emails or announce anything. When L&D was impacted... — read more
Abolish voice connect
Voice connect is garbage. It don’t work. It’s cr-p. Eliminate that to save mone VZ. Tired of putting it in to go back 2 weeks later to take it out.
Volunteers needed
1st round of VSP released. Everyone asked to do more with less. Work centers feeling the strain. Management asking for volunteers to travel and help out with storm relief.
Layoffs Today?
Were there really layoffs Today? VBG? I haven't heard anything.
So sorry for all who got booted
I hope you soon find better jobs at better companies.
Severance Received?
I have not received my severance yet as part of the VSP. Did everyone receive theirs today?
Is VBG affected by latest cut?
A lot of posts about different parts of Verizon having new RIFs. Anyone hear about VBG RIFs?
Is anybody safe?
This ambush is across the board.
Is this round of RIFs only targeting groups that were offered the VSP?
To save $$ on servance.
So what’s the package like?
I know it would vary, but I heard they were cutting a lot of inside sales today as well. Anyone know what a package would look like?
VCG RIF's or VSP??
With all that is going on, anyone know if there will be layoffs in VCG, specifically Tech?
BoD had enough?
Hearing Board of Directors haven't approved acquisition of Frontier. Plus, some angry at $600k spent on TB12. Others hearing likewise?
Digital
Digital has been canned! Except Social Media
Inside Sales now part of layoffs
Inside sales is now being incuded in the layoffs. There is no option.
How many will be affected in this round?
GTS estimate is 15%. GNT is reporting that layoffs started as well. This one is huge. Good luck to everyone.
Insurance coverage
I am being told by me Healthcare Dr. That my insurance is scheduled to expire on 9/30. I thought our current cards were good until end of year. Do we need to get new insurance cards? I know the same coverage will continue for 60 weeks, do i need... — read more
layoffs coming to GNT in October
What have you heard?
Payroll number
Anybody have a number to payroll?
1 week pay 9/27
Those of us that took the VSP. Shouldn't we be getting a normal paycheck for 1 week this Friday 9/27 ? Since we worked up to the 913 date.
RIF GTS 9/26
Confirmed reduction ‘ 15%
Dear Verizon, please give us an ESPP!
For the illiterate on here. Employee Stock Purchase plan.
Back to the office 5 days a week..
...for Amazon. Is Verizon next?
60 Week Severance
Received my 60 week check today.
It's not just us, but we're leading the pack
AT&T and Verizon won't stop cutting jobs Verizon caught media attention with recently announced plans to cut nearly 5,000 jobs, but US telcos have slashed much bigger numbers in the last few... — read more
Level Up
Any news on when will be the next Level up program in GNT? Which titles are going to get refreshed? Princ, Eng IV etc..