The death of Prince has, naturally, sparked an outpouring of emotion across every corner of the world, with fans—who sadly couldn’t be among those gathering outside the late singer’s Minnesota home or the First Ave. club he made famous in Purple... — read more 

So it's been covered that NY can get unemployment after the 4th day of strike, but what about other states? I'm in PA and wondering if it's possible. I did some research and it doesn't appear that we can, but then there were a few past cases with... — read more 

This might be helpful since this strike might last a while. You are allowed two 401k loans through Fidelity. If you have only one loan out and do not want to continue with the weekly payments take another loan out to cover the principle balance of... — read more 

The company's strategy is unique. They just don't give a damn about their customers or employees. No talks taking place and none scheduled. I don't see the CWA coming back from this one. They never should have walked.

It is now Day 12 of the strike and instead of the company bargaining team coming to the table to negotiate; Company executives continue to visit CWA and IBEW members on the picket lines. While our members have repeatedly told Vz executives to get... — read more 

How long will the union make its loyal members suffer? Yeah, you can ask, how long will the company let its customers and or supervisors suffer. But you know, the company doesn't care.

Specifically, he stated: "Given the status of our labor contract negotiations, there will be pressure on earnings due to the timing of cost reductions." What does he mean "timing of cost reductions"? It sounds like they were getting ready to RIF more... — read more 

Say a union employee that is out on strike currently.............crosses the picket line on 4/29, but returns to the picket line on 5/2. Does he or she keep their benefits for the remainder of the month of May?

I have had a service issue for 7 days - hours on hold and in queue. Hours in chat sessions being given conflicting information - callbacks and the right hand isn't talking to the left! Epitome of customer frustration!!! I give up.......goodbye... — read more 

If you've gotten any of these offers in the mail of late, consider using them and time it to where it pushes out your next payment a month after you've payed off the ones you've consolidated, to the one you've consolidated to.

http://www.thevistavoice.org/2016/04/24/de-burlo-group-inc-invests-2646000-in-verizon-communications-inc-vz/1095665/

Union brothers and sisters, lets help the anti union scum on this board by NAMING the pieces of sh-- who have taken advantage of their right to abandon the union and throw their hat in with team Lowell. Anonymous my ass...

This is strategy? Seems more like someone had a temper tantrum. You would think people earning 18 million would choose their words more carefully. Someone is getting paid too much and it isn't the union.

Out in two weeks.

No need to bash each other in this thread, just post how long you think this thing will go. I'm a non union, non EWA tech, with no allegiance to either side. I say both sides ego will prevent them from settling this until first week of June.

This is going downhill faster than anyone anticipated cancelling copper service calls, fios installs out more than a month less than 4 managers actually have any ability to correct issues and we are being beat up. The placement services cant find any... — read more 

Link: ID: @H4mwAvm

Don't listen to these haters, keep fighting for RESPECT. Union Forever!

Have a good phone call with your family tonight while Lowell has dinner with his.

So they need this to get attention and expect someone to feel sorry for them? My FIOS Internet is as slow as molasses since the Strike... — read more 

http://autoweek.com/article/indycar/verizon-indycar-series-championship-turning-three-car-chase

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/cities/suwanee/verizon-falcons-golf-tournament-in-suwanee-raises-for-chris-kids/article_57810656-1502-583d-ae1c-6d230bff026d.html

http://www.modernreaders.com/yahoo-buyers/44856/mark-kesler

If you have vz wireless don't even think of making a payment!!!!! There's a plan in the works to offer all Union strikers at Verizon to switch to AT&T whereas AT&T will pay off all your outstanding charges , give you new phones (trade in credits for... — read more 

We can last a long time.....

NOTHING! This was over the minute the CWA walked out. They aren't even talking. Bye bye CWA.

STRIKE MATTERS: VERIZON’S UNION EMPLOYEES FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN WORKING CLASS BOSTON – From the St. James Avenue side of Copley Square on Thursday afternoon, passers-by could be forgiven for wondering what the group of 300 people in... — read more 

The union is Tying their cause to political issues of the day might ultimately help the striking communication workers prevail, but the flip side of a victory that empowers a broader swath of workers is a defeat that not only weakens the union... — read more 

I caught the light, caught his eyes, lowered the window and gave him a few bucks. As I drove past my former team picketing outside my office I waved. They waved back. But I could see in their eyes that they still had no clue as to what was happening... — read more 

Now you need to manipulate numbers to keep it great

[Date] ____, 2016 Ms. Helen Gibson, Agency Fee Administrator Communications Workers of America 501 Third St., N. W. Washington, D.C. 20001-2797 Secretary-Treasurer CWA Local __ [Address] Dear Ms. Gibson and ___: Effective immediately, I resign from... — read more 

THere will not be a new contract, Now, Verizon workers - 39,000 of whom went out on strike last Wednesday - and Wall Street analysts are wondering just how far Verizon's reinvention will go. Many believe Verizon could completely exit the business... — read more