If cwa loses there will be a ton of riffs and wireline will be contracted out. Let's work together

Morning Lowell! I've been keeping a journal of what I see out here on strike. Very interesting! I love observing: Unprofessional, untrained people doing very dangerous work, is a mixture for disaster! These so called trainees, are picking up downed... — read more 

Please put a radio ad on 1010WINS I am so sick of hearing Verizon's commercial being played every 10 minutes about the strike.

We "serfs" squabble among each other about the issues of here and now, but where is the perspective? The fall of Rome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNWBgRWn9YM Oh the parallels between Rome and the US in the modern day.. Also, as described here:... — read more 

The EWA staff comprised of some elderly inside people, who have never turned a screw driver in their lives, are now being asked to climb poles, and install telecommunications equipment that they have had very little training on. I see them everyday... — read more 

Who scream give me more more more more

Once upon a time having Verizon as your service provider was like having a piece of America, like GM and Apple Pie. Nowadays GM means Government Motors and having Verizon as your provider means supporting foreign governments and companies that don't... — read more 

Getting rid of Verizon Wireless. Going to go to a Union Company AT&T Wireless. Have had Verizon Wireless almost 20 years. Time to send Lowell Hasn't A Clue McAdumbs a message. EVERYONE switch to AT&T. Screw McAdumbs.

The strike actually saved many of you from a rif. This place has no shame or loyalty, I wouldn't help them one bit. Do you realize they will rif you when this is over that's their plan!

EWAs, can you remember back to the last time you actually had a spine and stood up for yourself? Maybe in high school or college when you actually had convictions and meant it? You haven't always been the sheep VZ turned you into, or, that's why you... — read more 

Verizon goes big on OpenStack NFV deployment April 25, 2016 | By Monica Alleven Coinciding with the OpenStack Summit in Austin, Texas, this week, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) announced that it completed what's believed to be the industry's largest known NFV... — read more 

Just a reminder of who Lowell wants doing your jobs

You really have to wonder about the motives of people who comment about union officials making 2x what the average worker makes but have nothing to say about a CEO getting 18 million a year while outsourcing American jobs and demanding concessions.

Just curious.

Walking in circles with thumbs up their ass

She makes more than $121K a year by sticking her hand in your pocket every week. But that's not why she's smiling. She's smiling because while you're out walking the picket lines to get her more members, she's still getting paid.

I understand you feel you have the right to fight for what you believe in, as a spouse who has seen many strikes over the years I am still baffled by the situation. These so called “scaps” are your co-workers! They didn’t have a choice, its either go... — read more 

Some wireless employees refusing to cross. Anyone else have any more info?

http://finance.yahoo.com/mb/VZ/

Heard that 800 non-union and management refused to cross picket lines this morning, stating they have had enough. 5 wireless stores could not open since the store managers had 0 employees show today That number is expected to grow by the end of the... — read more 

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-25/google-gets-beaten-to-the-punch-by-at-t-on-super-fast-broadband Wireless alone is not the answer .... I have had 1gig connection from Comcast ( last yards over coax!!) for almost 2 years ... they know... — read more 

Scab can't figure out how to turn in those pesky ladder hooks so he decides to "hook" the ladder over the power line to "safely" secure the ladder. Can somebody please call 911? Lowell stops by picket line and asks, "Why are you on strike and what... — read more 

And I'm getting a paycheck while lazy union members are barely even picketing!

Hit them where it hurts. These guys only care about stock price. If we all take out 401k loan it will cause massive sell in shares. When you take out loan first security that get sold is the company stock. If we tank the stock price the shareholders... — read more 

http://fairchanceatjobs.com/ -- © 2016 | Paid for by Federation for American Immigration Reform. FAIR is a tax–exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Although many members of Congress expressed outrage at the time, they’re now ready to ensure that... — read more 

Another 10,000 are crossing tomorrow morning , brining the grand total to 80,000 that have crossed if you believe all the scabs posting on here

The great George Carlin a NYC man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwmnMR0RbXU

It's all yours to see this though, and the Union is digging in for the long haul. You will not be replaced because you are getting to know the work area, and getting to know the work, so they will never replace you now. It would make no sense to... — read more 

Verizon Scabs: You Can Run but You Can't Hide Direct Action by 1101 members get scabs kicked out of hotels all over town. Verizon strikebreakers in NYC just can't catch a break. Every time management thinks they found a place to hide, direct action... — read more 

EWAs, you can say "no" to your assignment and return to life as you knew it. Tell your EWA Supr that (Pick one) you have a: family emergency; medical emergency; have developed workplace anxiety; commitment to faith, family, or community that cannot... — read more 

Just wanted to thank the cwa for their courage. My husband left me a year ago and Ive been on the verge of losing my house. Your courage has been a blessing to me. I am thankful for the chance to work extra hours that I'm actually compensated for. I... — read more 

First off I want to say I only bought this because I thought it said "cage fighter lotion" I recommend using a white paint marker to change it to "Nicolas Cage fighter" so you can confuse people. This lotion is intended for your face only. but I use... — read more 

My God! The current CEO has no idea that he's absolutely killing the Verizon brand name. Read the comments after the story I linked to and also read the comments after the CEOs LInkedin piece. WOW! How do you even put a price tag on this disaster?

Call your local if you have health care concerns after first of month. Cwa has your back.

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