Statement of US Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perezon the ongoing labor dispute involving Verizon workers WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today issued the following statement on the ongoing labor dispute involving Verizon workers. “A few days... — read more 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=499813490216248&id=110726655791602

VZ stock still recommended as a strong buy - 39K workers on the street and the stock is still a buy. Think that says it all.....

Shammo explained that the company is required to invest in FiOS expansion to comply with agreements signed in cities like New York and Philadelphia to make the service widely available in those communities.

The action came a day after Verizon announced a $300 million investment to bring high-speed fiber-optic FiOS Internet and TV service to Boston.

What the hell are all these locals doing, we are out of work and we are having family days on the picket line. BBQs after rallies? Really ......i cant believe what is going on here. Is this a joke? How clueless are our leadership. I will never cross... — read more 

While a strike can pose short-term challenges, both AT&T and Verizon have trained replacement workers to fill in for union roles, unions were "fashionable" and "viable" during the 1930's through 1960's but became obsolete models because they retarded... — read more 

http://www.slate.com/articles/business/moneybox/2013/07/american_ceo_pay_u_s_executives_are_paid_way_more_than_foreigners.html

It’s time to agree to the mediation tomorrow and let us get back to work before all is lost. The LBFO just needs a few tweaks, and myself and others I talk to are willing to split the difference. This is coming from a union member field technician.

When will we get them? Will they be red white and blue to match our American flag in time for Memorial Day holiday?

Anyone can post anything on this website. It's a joke. Everyone just post whatever to get the other side fired up. Everyone has keyboard balls on here. If you are not man enough to say something to someone's face. Frankly you are a puss and a coward... — read more 

The scab works while the picketer twerks!

Every quote by Richard Young states"The union should be at the table negotiating" So stop trying so hard to make people on this pathetic site to believe its the company. The company has offered Mediation, that alone shows no offer is last and final.

After all night negotiations, both sides have come to an agreement on a key issue that they both termed as "crucial". From now on the steaks will be paired with lobster tail. Both sides agreed that they were tired of shrimp, and wanted a change... — read more 

He is what happens when unions can't get over their ego

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-kushnick/the-great-verizon-fios-ripoff_b_1529287.html

I understand going on strike when negotiations breakdown. Why did the union wait 10 months for the company to get everyone trained and have thousands of contractors lined up and ready to step in as they are doing now?

Why the h€|| is the union & Verizon not at the table negotiating around the clock? Workers have had enough. Many are now behind on their mortgages, their car payments, etc...They have lost daycare, lost medical insurance and I'm sure more than one is... — read more 

No bargaining with the company scheduled. I think they need to get on the same page. NY/NE closer to contract than the Mid Atlantic states

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/americans-dont-miss-manufacturing-they-miss-unions/

5 more days till good bye union.

By Alexandra Park | May 14, 2016 06:02 AM EDT Verizon and California State Bar executives faces the same situation. Verizon has been facing a lot of scrutiny for many weeks and along that line, many are insinuating that it should undergo auditing... — read more 

Verizon Strike is in ripple affect, as other companies faces the same fate of workers' scrutiny. It appears that Verizon Strike has initiated a ripple effect of dismay, dissatisfaction and scrutiny. It is only Verizon that loses stability and control... — read more 

Pathetic to accept unemployment when a job is their for you - low class grade A loser's - no morales or character - worse then the illegals - if you take a handout - youre are worse then any scab - scum - and all thats wrong with the USA -

makes me laugh when crossing the line - you actually have more women on the line - boy thats intimidating - The men are so fat that the need to rest after being on their feet for 30 minutes. Rain comes - no one is on the line. Funny that you can't... — read more 

Hey.CWA .protect the 30000 families YOU GOT NOW.

The call center employees have almost been completely replaced. Soon the field workers will be all filled by new contractors. Don't quit VZ, take down the Unions...you have way more resources than they do!!! Go Verizon, so proud of you and all of the... — read more 

Verizon bout to put a boot in CWA's ass Verizon will prevail Union will fail! Verizon will prevail Union will fail!Verizon will prevail Union will fail!Verizon will prevail Union will fail!Verizon will prevail Union will fail!Verizon will prevail... — read more 

Since the VZT network is such a cash cow, the union just buy it outright That way they could grow the middle class all on their own and overpay themselves all they want. It's a win win... (I'll bet that their call centers would be offshore if this... — read more 

I'm an accounting manager with an EWA doing Fios install halfway across the country. I am absolutely miserable. I have no handyman skills so I suck at the job. Most in my garage are doing well with the work but I know I'm the worst here. Every day... — read more 

Keep up the great work! Keep paying those taxes. Seems like the company's taking away healthcare didn't work! Thanks to your generosity in paying taxes and the union keeping strike pay relatively low I got FREE healthcare. $3 co pay for doctors visit... — read more 

From what I've been told, the call center employees are making around $80k annually based on sales incentives plus benefits. That's serious money for persons with a HS diploma. It is not surprising that VZ wants to limit the number of US based call... — read more 

http://www.salon.com/2016/05/13/verizon_strikers_vs_the_american_oligarchy_why_the_telecom_giants_anti_worker_practices_represent_everything_wrong_with_our_economy/

http://bangordailynews.com/2015/02/22/business/fairpoint-unions-accept-deal-ending-lengthy-strike/