You think they don't know when we are returning to work? I'm sick of the unions complete lack communication, concern, and caring for its members. You know, the union only exist because we continue to exist. I'm taking a good hard look at how to end... — read more 

You can have yer JERBs back, we're done with them! No matter what you think you've won, you still have to come do these JERBs. Soon I'll be able to get back to my career.

The unions, not just VZ, but any union considered vital to the National economy or security of this nation, enjoyed the protection of the Bush administration's labor department because the Middle East wars were raging & we were not going to go on... — read more 

Five years from now, what we all call the Northeast (the former NYNEX/Bell Atlantic) land line footprint will be owned and operated by another "telecommunications" company. Verizon will sell off the last portion of the "last mile" and evolve into a... — read more 

Pensions are capped at 30 years

I posted information here that people needed. But people being people, some couldn't maintain maturity on the subject. But it's over now. So long Asshat, I'll miss you.

Of course they did. VOTE NO!

You're the only ones

I for one am not relieved as I have to go back to a job that us actually hard

Not looking froward to it. from EWA'er

Will be back when the RIFs start.

5 year contract, 15% wage increase over life of contract, bring back those laid off in 2015, $500 per week out sign on bonus and job security for the entire membership. This should be our LBFO. Do not ratify a contract that is offering anything less... — read more 

We will not go back until we get thr same OT rules as eveyone else on the footprint!!!! Double time on OT after 9 hours and "all day " Sunday!!!! Otherwise we are going back out!!!!

Fwd: . $1250 signing bonus upon ratification. Corporate Profit Sharing- no change No PA jobs lost to outsourcing in call centers. Adding 760 jobs to PA for Fwd: FSC & CSSC in the life of the contract. Arbitration will be scheduled in 2 weeks for... — read more 

The Whales got there Jerb's back!!!!! No more walking in circles for me!!!!! No more spam and cat food casserole!!!! Applebees here I come!!! My wife and I are going to be all over the 2 for $20 as soon as I see that VZ dough come rolling in... — read more 

Bidet's will be installed in all Verizon buildings. Toilet paper will no longer be available to associates. This will help cut down costs and also have an ergonomic benefit, to avoid the asswiping motion. Studies have shown asswiping can cause damage... — read more 

So the U.S. Labor Secretary stepped in and got both sides to agree on an agreement in principle. Not the same as a contract. So what happens if the union members don't ratify the 'principle'? Can the union make its members return to work even if the... — read more 

RIF

This is epic... Obama called in the big guns to squash this mess!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjrlTMvirVo&sns=em

Let not be so upbeat, 2003ers still have no coverage, some don't have pensions, we have yet to see the details, remember from the unions mouth, they won't release everything until they talk to us at our shops, ever wonder why? Details people, we are... — read more 

what we do . They can not replace us that easily. 40k salesmen or 40k anti-salesmen. They need us. Vote how You feel. Power in numbers. Stay strong.

Goodbye it's been fun! RIF!

Corporate Greed

Was reading an email from the union. Looks like there will be a back to work agreement and we will be going back before ratification. Maybe as soon as Weds. I for one would not be happy. Ratification or nothing!!!!

This site is dead now

World Socialist Web freaking out http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2016/05/28/veri-m27.html Verizon released a statement saying it’s pleased with the agreement, which has “meaningful changes and enhancements” that will make its wireline business more... — read more 

When we go back... no one should be in any hurry. Let's give the company the "Barry white". Nice and slow, a strong thrusting , and a messy finish. The company destroyed employee relations and now is the time to take them over the coals. Make them... — read more 

I don't give a flying **** who got what, who won, who lost...etc. what's the 'return to work' date? Is that known yet?

You are pretty funny trying to push weak assmemes that are as square as the corporate culture for which you are a part of. The thing with meme's is that the public has to rally it to a viral staus in order to gain magical powers and sway thought... — read more 

Somewhere beyond the sea somewhere waiting for me my contract stands on golden sands and watches the men that are whaling' Somewhere beyond the sea she's there watching for me If I could fly like birds on high then straight to her arms I'd go whaling... — read more 

Without your complete ineptness this would not be possible. You set this company back 10 years. I mean wow. Do any of you even know what end of a screw driver to use? What's the old saying " you can put lipstick on a pig , but it's still a pig" . Go... — read more