Utterly amazing how vile this site was, and still is, between co-workers. Astounded at all the anonymous passive aggressiveness. Y'all still work with each other every day and for the same company. Chill out and enjoy the successful career ride... — read more 

I was EWA and about 2 years ago was doing a router migration in NJ. I asked the COT that I see the fiber plugged in as flipped. He replied in a serious tone... Let me get a cross-over fiber jumper.... I asked, really you one...jokingly...he swore he... — read more 

The Contract Expires in 1158 days Ladies and gentleman, Brother and sister we need to start planning Right now! This company is not going to just hand you a nice deal for god sake's Mobilize! Mobilize! Mobilize! It's the Only way!!!!!

Really? Planes with streamers that say CWA CONGRATULATES VERIZON WORKERS ON THEIR NEW CONTRACT, You do realize that you pay for this with your dues, right?

Congrats to the Union and their will deserved victory!!! Fun while it lasted. Union over played their hand - they thought more would cross - well timed strike (not prepared as they were in August). Nice to see you dug in. The management employees... — read more 

Too broke to vote no

That's all I can say about the shape of the network after the last 7 weeks. Just put in 12 hours and didn't make a dent fixing these screw ups. VOICE LINK INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE LOOP? Are you f---ing kidding me? Lazy EWA'S are butchers! Splice... — read more 

Roll out of bed wondering who the person next to you is Spend 90 minutes fixing hair, shaving chest, matching socks to tie Go through Starbucks and order "the usual" Get to work, stare at reflection in the monitor for 30 minutes Play Angry Birds... — read more 

This place is run by a bunch of monkeys I tell you!!! They don't know their left hand from their right hand This local needs dissolved!

Lets get rid of do nothing Dunn and clean the dribble off your chin Mike. Both are scumbags.

Thinking about taking a payday loan out till I get it so I can enjoy it now!!!

It's about time!

With their inflamed, red, bulbous anal pores

Dear Union members, You won some items that were important to you and that is great, but in other respects, you've been had. Pre negotiating a set %age raise for the comings years sounds great. Guaranteed raises, yay! BUT, you went back to work... — read more 

Roll out of bed with your beer gut hanging over the tiny splinter of morning wood. Eh, I brushed my tooth (yes, singular) two days ago, no need to spend energy brushing it today Nah, no shower. I'll throw on some extra axe body spray instead Get to... — read more 

Who reports to work without a contract you haven' t seen in its entirety? or even voted on? Yes, it does happen, and some may even say its a normal formality. It's not normal or smart. Here is an honest answer: 7 weeks are up and unemployment begins... — read more 

Purce was all talk. Words mean little to me anymore. Hey Purce,,,,, if your lucky enough to maintain your position - you better put some heart and intelligence into it next time.

I am hearing several work locations are back out on the street this morning

Hope you enjoy the EISP, maybe you'll get yours by the time I get my RIF.

Thank you to who ever decided to make us walk out at 56th st. I love nothing more than losing more money cause of your petty disagreements with your boss. Don't punish us becuase you can't communicate with your boss. Swallow your pride fool or step... — read more 

Welcome home to the EWA staff who have been away. You were missed for sure! And to our Union brothers and sisters, welcome home! It's good to have you back.

It's real cheap because like The Asshat Man,there's NOTHING inside.

Sorry to bust your fantasies about us, but despite all of your posts, we wouldn't let you within 100 feet. We want to be with men who are educated, can manage their own careers, and can actually SPELL! Love from, A wife looking forward to having her... — read more 

I have one I want to keep, but thought I could sell another one for a few bucks on EBay.

As of now. Still not back to active status

A year ago, I received training for one week to do a union job. I jumped in when they went on strike, and the team I was on outperformed union workers within two weeks. The union workers who do this for a career, are out two months, and they require... — read more 

Who would consider an EISP?

Without your sh--ty work this wouldnt be possible and your wifes giving us hand rockets was a bonus.....

Profit sharing of $700 x 4 years = $2800 and now folks have a added reason to not want the stock prices to fall. And/or do anything to effect their stock negatively. Smart move by the company. Throw money at the problem and it will go away. And it... — read more 

This negotiation was always between the Company and Federal Government. The Union was always a bargaining chip in the company's pocket. The Feds blinked, Company gets what it was really after; and Lowell lets Chris look like a hero, Union members... — read more 

There will be a ticker tape parade going down the Canyon of Heroes starting at 6AM tomorrow. Friends and families are encouraged to attend for the glorious return of the hard working men and women who built this Billion$$$$ network. Solidarity!!!!

ill bring the lawn chairs!!!!!!

Seems to me that Unions should buy companies, fire the management, and make the companies Union-member owned. Shouldn't this be the goal? Let the union members and leaders run the company, and fire the "bad" members of management?