This will not last forever. The replacements will soon be in place and we will all go home. And you'll never have to sit in a grievance meeting again.

This strike is worth every penny you guys are giving up if you can demand better toilet paper. This stuff in the co is so thin it has one side. That one side it then cover it waxy film insuring you can never become clean. And that you constantly have... — read more 

to mom's day where beach bags were handed out

After ten months of failed negotiations the union did exactly as the company was hoping they would do and walked out. The company made a lapsed best final offer which the union rejected. The company, now backed by labor, will not budge. The union can... — read more 

As an EWAer, my buddies and me in the garage have had it. No information for over a week, constant pressure to get through more and more jobs, missing family and graduations, births, and last days at school. Living in the west, I get 4 days off every... — read more 

On the standuptoverizon facebook page they brag about how much money the strike is costing VZ. They brag about how municipalities are switching from VZ to another carrier. They are proud they are picketing vzw stores and convincing customers to... — read more 

Anyone else had enough of this already?

This is a watershed moment for American democracy. Millions of people feel that the economy is not creating enough good jobs to provide economic security. And there’s well-founded concern that global forces of trade and technology are not benefiting... — read more 

Why can't the union understand this? A business sole purpose it to make a profit and stay afloat. Verizon already pays these works in excess of $100,000 a year including benefits! These are call center/wire stringing/hook up box to tv jobs! When will... — read more 

CO-workers. Its time. Think of your family and the hole you are creating in your financial world. The possibility of a medical emergency which could be financially catastrophic. Huge hard decisions. Its a great paying job and you all know it. As far... — read more 

It is absolute nonsense that no statement by the DOL has been made in 7-days. Even in 2011 when under the auspices of FMCS statements were made frequently. What big joke this has become.

Company is negotiating on behalf of Frontier right now. Within 24 months copper and fios will be sold to them.

I see many posts about a potential end to this close at hand. This is my first go around and am not sure the how this works if any of these posts can be believed, but if an agreement is made, do we come back to work right away, or do we have to vote... — read more 

Can vzw employees volunteer for a severance package? Or will they just be terminated instead?

Keep hearing different rumors on how many training facilities there are and how many contractors they can pump out. Does anyone have more specifics on this?

How can I make this work? I am so tired and need a few days off and I've heard people say fake bereavement works well. What do you recommend? Do I need to go ahead and call EAP and get counseling help? And who should I kill off?

I've lost a tremendous amount of respect for Union people. As someone who served in GW1 I'm embarrassed for fellow EWA's that this is how your countrymen would treat you. Hey Union, "Come and Take it!"

i don't care how this whole thing ends. just let me go home. :(

http://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2016/05/nlrb_alleges_strong_arm_tactics_in_use

Im scamming them by scabbing this week and then collecting their $400 stipend to .......hahaha hope this is legal / can't get into trouble Hehehe I'm so smart

I'd donate mine for the extra money, but your wives would be lonely.

Another van gone from its 6 week spot. This is not the actions of someone bending. Lots of new ewa out there. I saw a 3 teamer today. July vacation request asked for today. Can't believe it can go that long but then again why not. 5/20 is meaningless... — read more 

"After God finished the rattlesnake, the toad, the vampire, He had some awful substance left with which He made a scab … When a scab comes down the street, men turn their backs and angels weep in heaven, and the Devil shuts the gates of Hell to keep... — read more 

Posting our jerbs on the job board. OH NERRRRRRRRRR

Forcing workers to strike, bad idea number 2. Buying Yahoo, bad idea number 3

It looks like that all union voices on layoffs.com are silenced by hundreds of scabs that are getting paid to sabotage us on this site. PLEASE SHARE THIS SITE WITH MORE UNION MEMBERS, POST LINKS ON FACEBOOK UNION PAGES SO WE CAN HAVE MORE UNION... — read more 

THE VERY HARD WORKING DEDICATED CORE OF VERIZON!! THEY ARE SCUM!

I'm Chinese so I just ate the cat. Just kidding, I'm actually Vietnamese and I ate the dog. Nah, I'm an Eskimo and ate a seal, no that's Hedi Klum's job.

They wouldn't really replace us, right? The millions being spent on hiring/training and standing up call centers all over the country is just a big bluff, right? Company is on the edge off collapse, about to cave, right? If we hold out longer that... — read more 

Company and union will continue negotiations while we go back. They are close to a deal so that is why Union agreed to this. Gonna be a 5 yr deal retro to end of this one. There will be healthcare increases and pension freeze at 30 yrs. company can... — read more 

Job includes generous pay, health insurance, vacation, 401K, tuition. Tons of overtime so you can write your own pay check The American Dream that includes a chicken in every pot, steak on every grill.

http://www.verizon.com/about/careers

The prophecy states that the Strike will be over after an EWA worker and Union Member mate and give birth to the first FIO-Toad. This FIO-Toad will watch from the comfort of a nicely decorated union provided home. One day he will create the... — read more