Short version here (1 min): https://streamable.com/6cdq Long Version here (8 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ertArCkol4A
Job security? NO! Return of laid off members? NO! 5 year contract? NO! Same health care with no increases? NO!
THE VOTE HAS TO BE NO!!! I know toad, "you can't afford to say no."
So let me get this straight....Before the strike, got home late every day, didn't have any family time. After the strike....
get home late every day, still have no family time. All I keep hearing is that "WE WON." Another sh-- sandwich served to us by Verizon, the union and Washington D.C. Can't wait for 2019 to get here. I can hear it already......"WE WON, WE WON!!!!"... — read more
Is it sinking in yet? You know.... How you got screwed on the contract?
Are you realizing that you didnt get all the details of the contract? We tried to tell you how your union works during the strike. We tried to tell you the difference between an economic strike and an unfair labor practice strike. We tried to explain... — read more
Want a good laugh?
Want to see how well the EWAs stepped right in and did our jobs? They've already started a thread on the "powerful answers" section on the eweb on preparation for 2019. Its hilarious. It had my whole crew crying in laughter at how clueless they were... — read more
Telecommunications Layoffs 2016
IT Job Market Plummets: Nearly 30,000 Jobs Lost In May U.S. IT sector employment plummeted in May with 28,800 jobs lost, reversing the jobs gains the sector realized through the first four months of 2016, according to CompTIA. Both CompTIA and Janco... — read more
One colt meter, one sidekick, one buttset all on sale on eBay by a member named "alabammyredneck"
Coincidence, I'm sure.
New Hires
Do new hires still get a pension and 401k or will they have to choose one.
Ewa with one more question. For splicers.
Why is it that serts are better looking, more fit, have better personalities, and are more crucial than bucket heads?
Union emergency fund ......... Gone!
400 million lasted... What?... 3-4 weeks. Looted, pilfered, stolen, digitally rerouted. Time to donate again boys, Pay up! Half-assed leadership is expensive.
EWA with serious "field" Technical Question for Galvo or FIOS Technicians,
Can the Yellow/Black wires be used instead of the Red/Green wires? Not sure if that question should be forwarded to Engineering? Proably one of the most difficult dillemas a field tech runs into I imagine? Thanks
Most of you Unionites are probably gone, being that you are working serious forced overtime to make up for your wonderful strike
But i just wanted to say, I will always be here waiting for you at the IDCAYBITYM Brotherhood and I know how you have all come to look to me as your leader. Stay safe when you are working 72 hours plus for the next few weeks
Telesales Call Centers
How long do telesales call centers have until they are outsourced or sent over seas?
Managers on Vacation
I've noticed a lot of managers out on vacation this week and next because they had to do "try" actual work the past 7 weeks.
It's been fun, but it's time to go
I've actually enjoyed debating and arguing with the union boys on here, but it's time for me to go. Return to my BAU job on Monday so I won't have time to be on here anymore. I know I've made some of you mad, and also made a few of you laugh. But the... — read more
This site is supposed to be about layoffs not union contracts or union worker complaints.
Union members should quit their jobs if they are not happy with their jobs. Go get a new job and stop complaining.
is it true that a manager sent home returning workers wearing union shirts?
if so, this is tangible proof there is still a need for unions
Contract details?
I might have missed this but where exactly can i read the actual contract details. So I can decide myself.
Congrats Union
So 36,000 went out on strike, we only sent 13,000 to replace you and still got the job mostly done with 1/3rd of the people. Yes, we were behind a tad, but really considering the numbers of replacement workers I'd say they kicked ass You guys did ok... — read more
SCABS feel used? They feel they are being Treated unfairly, they want to strike for employee rights!
Oh Wait, they are Scabs, they thought they could just take over and be respected by their new employer...LMBO!......Once a Scab always a Scab...you will never live it down!....Everyone you talk to may seem sympathetic to your situation but inside... — read more
Cinncinatti Zoo looking for displaced EWA members to apply, must wear gorilla outfit
Long term employment opportunity!
Yard Signs on Ebay?
Someone is selling a CWA yard sign on Ebay, why?
Serious Question
Why did some EWA'S steal the tools off the trucks when they left? Almost every hand tool is gone off my truck, meters are gone, drills gone, just crap tools left. I expected better from management ewa's.
Car dealer said, Go ahead, drive the car off the lot, we will discuss the contract details next month!
Govt, VZ and Shelton make deal and tell 40000 workers to drop your signs and hurry back so union and govt dont have to pay and we will discuss contract details next month..Brhahahahahahahah (THEY CAN DO THIS!).....Man, its gonna be a rough next 4... — read more
So here is an article from a real newspaper not a socialist o e
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/hearing-middle-class-call-article-1.2657652
Lessons of the Verizon Strike
2 June 2016 Nearly 40,000 workers at Verizon Telecommunications returned to their jobs late Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, ending one of the largest and longest strikes in the US in recent years. The circumstances surrounding the calling off... — read more
Returning Verizon workers face consequences of CWA betrayal
Such a great article! Wake up sheep! Thousands of Verizon workers returned to their jobs late Tuesday and early Wednesday morning after the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)... — read more
Where is the monkey guy?
I'm sick of reading the Union vs EWA bull crap. Where's the Guy who posted the Pole and Cubicle monkey stuff? We need some more of his humor today. I still laugh over those posts
If an EISP was offered people would leave in masses.
I know a lot of people are waiting to be offered an EISP. I expect the numbers of union members to drastically decrease by the end of this contract.
We won!!! We won!!! Then why in the hell am I stuck working 6 x 12's again? I thought we were fighting for time away from the workplace.
Everybody, run, run, run! Get lots of work done so Verizon can show half decent 2nd quarter results, send out an eisp and then start another round of layoffs. Total f'ing joke! VOTE NO to this contract or our membership will be in the 25k range by... — read more