If the union is so supposedly outdated, irrelevant, and uninfluential - then why does it attract so much attention and emotions from the posters here? Why has a new generation taken notice? Why has the media shown renewed interest in the topic? Why... — read more 

If your looking for any truth on this site don't waste your time you will get no hope or truth hear it's a site for jokers and liars ,but if you want a comedy show keep browsing plenty of comedians here.

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They are dumb but never wrong. They hate capitalism, but they want to be paid more and more by a capitalist company. They hate how much a CEO is paid but they don't mind if other Union members are paid a lot of money - like pro athletes or actors... — read more 

“While I won’t say a lot about the strike we’re experiencing today, I would like to thank the members of the union who are here today and your approach to this,” McAdam said, referring to Communication Workers of America employees in the room and... — read more 

"Whatever the Union says do not believe, whatever the Company says do not believe. Neither side will tell the REAL truth. Always remember the truth will lie in the middle of both sides."

I think I am finally beginning to understand the union culture that exists for many. And with all due respect, I do see it as a culture, almost like a religion to a much greater extent than I could have ever imagined. When you are union, in a union... — read more 

DLT rules Verizon workers eligible for unemployment and rules that Verizon locked them out. http://ripr.org/post/ri-dlt-rules-verizon-workers-eligible-unemployment-compensation

Don't forget to talk to your mothers tonight on those phone calls home.

He stressed to me "Whatever Union and Company says DONT believe, both sides will never tell the whole truth. Take what each side says and consider the truth lies in the middle."

I guess the union is in no rush to resolve this meanwhile ibew workers who gets no assistance are going broke ,what are they doing playing games ,I am starting to believe the crap I read on this site ,to everyone who crossed I see why

Who will last longer Mgmt working EWA and long hours making HUGE paychecks or The union associates picketing for No money and No benefits. You might be a redneck if can't figure out whos gonna win.

YOUR MOTHER STINKS OF ELDERBERRIES AND YOUR FATHER WAS A HAMSTER

Wish company had sense to mail out IPP. Everyone would go.

If Chrissy Shelton practiced what he preached, wouldn't he be offering to help the IBEW folks with no medical options and not picket salary? Why not let the IBEW what it's beak a little on that $440,000,000 strike fund they keep crowing about. Sounds... — read more 

The Mid-Atlantic Bargaining Committee met with the Company today. The Union passed several proposals on Overtime Administration. The Company later rejected the proposals claiming they would restrict its ability to manage the business. The committee... — read more 

If several of the local unions chose to accept the proposed contract, would they have the option? Or is all-or-nothing that either the entire CWA, etc must accept? And can the members force the union officials to put the contact up for a vote, or do... — read more 

See the company provides more updates than the worthless POS Union! 5/6/2016 V Team: There have been no bargaining meetings with the New York/New England unions since our meeting with them on Monday. At the unions’ request, there was an... — read more 

Gonna clean out that strike fund when I bring a lawsuit against them for saying they cover medical issues but now they are refusing not to! I hope all members of Local 2108 get Lyme disease and then they can be told to go to an animal vet to get an... — read more 

Ok when the strike ends , how long do you think the animosity will last??? I can't see this company functioning well as the strike drags on. A lot of bitter people on both sides?

And growing day by day, the little picket line out there gets smaller and smaller! Union slowly being disbanded....of course this is the same local that told a member they should've taken their kid to a vet to get a Lynne vaccine!

Why should verizon pay for the healthcare of the 40000 workers striking. They are presently not working for the company so why would you pay anyone with benefits or a paycheck not working for you? Doesn't make sense. You chose to strike you chose to... — read more 

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Just shows how lazy Union mgmt is!!

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“You have nice little posters up here saying how much the company is making,” Spoor said, referring to McAdam’s presentation to the shareholders. “If we’re such a great company, how come you can’t help the people who helped to build that company by... — read more 

Scabs post about how lazy and clueless Union members are, Union posts about how greedy and clueless Scabs are. Meanwhile union bosses and corporate execs rake in the cash and go home to their secure families every night while union members picket in... — read more 

Verizon is an evil company, so I terminated my FIOS service today. Who else will join me? Show your support for the union and middle class jobs.

Good for Verizon for taking the high road. So instead of offering a fair contract, you would rather hire illegal alien scabs to pick off your workers. This company just sunk to a new low!

"The last question I was asked during my interview for the job was whether I'd be willing to travel. I said no." Jenny Whitlow took the job at Verizon. But after being forced to travel as much as six months out of the year, she's on strike. Whitlow... — read more 

CWA District 2-13 May 05, 2016 The Mid-Atlantic Bargaining Committee met with the Company today. The Union passed several proposals on Overtime Administration. The Company later rejected the proposals claiming they would restrict its ability to... — read more 

The strike has become a part of Bernie's political movements.

according to Fortune, "Verizon workers to begin receiving payments from a $400 million union fund this week?" Really, because we have not even seen the meager $200 strike relief check for this week. My husband is loosing $1200 per week in salary and... — read more 

You guys are always saying we'll be RIF'd when we get back to our regular jobs... so I was hoping you can help get me put on a list- you have pull with that, right? oh yeah....

I would like any real information about how far apart union and verizon are at this moment please no bull replies and insults and no lies

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Moving Basking Ridge to Texas does make business sense. All this is about lowering costs and you can bet there is a clause in the Basking Ridge lease that would allow them to leave. http://movingtotexas.net/10-reasons-why-you-should-move-to-texas/... — read more 

I don't want to be an oompah loompah any more

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