As the Verizon strike 2016 continues, the company faces another accusation yet again. There are claims that it charges its executives' salaries and expenses to customers. Huffington Post reported that Verizon may have been letting low-income... — read more 

Neither union or verizon willing to budge company getting hurt all employees getting hurt ,the level of hate and contempt on both sides negates rational bargaining .for the sake of all bring in mediators ASAP

Try all you want, but your uneducated prose exposes your deception. We are NOT tired. We are passionate and grateful to work for a great company

I guess NOW IS the time to fear!

Union leadership is the one killing the union not Verizon!

Why doesn't the union give us any details on their counter offers? The company goes so far as to make videos explaining their offer but the union says, nothing? What exactly are they asking for to give us job security ?

The company hires many VETS as managers because they get a tax break.....Now these managers should be fully aware of the meaning of UNITY..its what you need in any battlefield. UNITY is very important to survive and this is a battle foe survival in... — read more 

"10,000 have crossed so far and I heard that 25,000 are crossing tomorrow! " BR trolls.

I really hope this thing is coming to an end...

Many have crossed! It's not looking good for Union so called solidarity lol

Hundreds of VA techs came back to work starting Saturday night. Resigned membership frombthe union. I knew there were a few smart ones... Christina Shelton when asked about this news was stymied!

This goes to both EWA and the union employees. The reality is that non union have benefitted from collective bargaining agreements. Union employees need to acknowledge they don't have magical unlearnable skills. Fact is there is a surplus of people... — read more 

Instead of forcing tech's to move from state to state why not work with the union to create a special unit that's job is just that to go wherever needed ,either new hires or existing volunteers make it attractive for the employees I think you would... — read more 

Everyone of you can be replaced with permanent workers. Everyone except for the 7 Verizon Retail store workers. Doesnt the Union explain anything to you sheep?

About 273,000 union workers and retirees are about to learn the fate of their pensions. The struggling Central States Pension Fund is in such bad shape that it's seeking government approval to cut benefits -- and the ruling is expected to come this... — read more 

I have orientation and 1st day of training 5/9. I was told I have to be OK with being strike replacement but was told if I am doing a good job there's no reason to think this will be a temporary contract job. I worked for what is now Comcast for 14... — read more 

"You know what they want? Obedient workers ­ people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork but just dumb enough to passively accept all these increasingly sh--tier jobs with the lower pay, the longer hours, reduced... — read more 

Coal miners working 7 days a week for pennies die young from black lung or methane or being crushed or plain exhaustion .children 5 years old working in mills getting caught in machines they would fall asleep and get mangled . Workers spending n g... — read more 

1 for me and one for my homies Marc and L-Dog!

In the United States, under federal labor law, an employer may hire only temporary replacements during a lockout. In a strike, unless it is an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike, an employer may legally hire permanent replacements. Also, in many U.S... — read more 

If you like pina colada!!!!!! After 20 years of unlimited ot. Can't wait to have a summer off!!!!' Lol

For all of you on EWA, remember the extensive CBTs that Verizon gave you on working storm damage areas. Of course you recall the 2 most pertinent areas of training. First, the dangers that steel strand in the OSP presents in areas where trees are... — read more 

After 72 hours with no updates, still nothing, same crap, no movement.

Stay out as long as possible I also hope you all lose your houses, boats, motorcycles and children get out in foster care when you Union thugs become homeless! Won't be able to afford all that working at McDonalds !!!!! You had it good at Verizon and... — read more 

V Team: Today, we met with the New York/New England unions and they made a proposal that was not constructive. We rejected the unions’ proposal and reiterated that they have our last best final offer. We will continue to keep you updated. Marc Reed

and making statements that support Verizon's cutting of employees and benefits? You say that the customer is number one, yet you seem to be in support of contracting out work and shipping jobs overseas, both of which are directly related to unhappy... — read more 

Verizon Wireline has always been viewed as having horrendous customer service and technicians that rarely show up on time. Some of you union people keep posting customer complaints, but they are the same complaints Verizon gets 365 days a year. At... — read more 

Oniel Mcleod · Photographer at Fashion photography Internet has been down since Saturday. I live in nyc, my life functions through internet. Highly upset Linda Ammerman · Bell High School No landline or DSL service from Frontier in Rancho Mirage, CA... — read more 

My question is after all this havoc does VZ expect returning and future employee to work with sense of ownership, pride and represent VZ brand ? I dont see the company thriving without employees on board and a culture that displays nice things about... — read more 

All is going swell, the customers feedback is telling us that you guy's are the greatest. The customer satisfaction rating is though the roof, with all of you as a V-Team scoring well above our usual numbers. I knew you could do it, and I'm so proud... — read more 

This article is from The Wall Street Journal. Didn't see so much public support for the Union after reading the comments.

Now is not the time for fear... THAT comes later!

The record of CWA District 2-13 last night meeting. CWA is asking for donations from their members. Where is the strike fund?

Right now there are union employees having trouble paying their bills and trouble budgeting for items in the next week or two. For those members who brag about their houses being paid off. Their kids college educations being paid for, and would be... — read more 

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/are-the-salaries-of-veriz_b_9815496.html?