Shammo : "In the Enterprise space secular and economic challenges remain. But we are seeing stabilization in the rate of decline on a constant currency basis. In the first quarter Global Enterprise revenue declined 3.1%. On a constant currency basis... — read more
After a Good Q1, Verizon Looks to Cut Costs
Verizon reported their Q1 2016 earnings this morning. And posted some pretty good numbers. Bringing in revenues of $22 billion and adding 640,000 customers in the quarter. A bit lower – particularly on the subscriber front – than normal for Verizon... — read more
Article 8
What is the article 8 proposition referenced in the most recent union update? Knowledgeable replies only, please no douche bag responses.
Bad connection: Verizon's poor deal to workers
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/04/bad_connection_verizons_poor_deal_to_workers_edito.html#incart_2box_nj-homepage-featured
PUC adds to pressures on Verizon
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/labor_and_unions/20160422_PUC_adds_to_pressures_on_Verizon.html
For all those with families or others that depend on them now is the time to think about purchasing life insurance to replace Verizons.
You only have one week. And, for myself at least, I wouldn't want to go even one day without protection for my family.
Going Strong
http://ibew827.com/
HAPPY EARTHDAY UNION FOLK. MAYBE THE FULL MOON. TONIGHT WILL HELP YOU ALL TO WIN A FAIR CONTRACT. THE UNIONS OPTIONS ARE RUNNING THIN
TIC TOC TIC TOC
I have a VZ wireless account with 7 lines. I used to get 50% discount and now I get 0%. I wanted to move my account to a different carrier.
What are my options?
Union people would rather sit on their fat rearends and complain about their jobs than do the work to find another job that they like.
It makes no sense to me. Then again, these are people who will never be content with anything. Some people just can't be happy unless they are complaining.
Better locked out than sold out.
You guys think we are scared of a lockout, you are wrong.
Is Everyone Doing Their Part to Get at Least 1 Person to Cancel Their VZ Wireless Service?
By now these corporate pigs should have seen at least a quick drop off of 36,000 wireless subscribers. This is what it's going to take to get them back to the table to sign a fair contract.
How dare the Workers!...........Fire them!
It's such a shame when the people who generate a firm's income ask for a decent share of it. We all know that the bulk of the firm's income should go to pampered executives who pay nothing for their health insurance, receive huge guaranteed pensions... — read more
Strike having unintended benefits...
Suddenly I like my fat wife again. Maybe it's not having to diddle with union field techs taints. Maybe its my swelling member, maybe it's the sudden scat play with my coworkers, maybe it's the multiple free naps and drinks and snacks, maybe it's the... — read more
Pretty simple...VZ wins, workers union and non union take it in the shorts
SUMMARY: Understand supreme court 2013 decision. Understand that economic union strike after contract expiration gives VZ OK to hire replacements. Understand that temp EWA replacements are there as more perminent replacements (non-union contractors)... — read more
Strike having unintended benefits...
Suddenly I like my job again. Maybe it's not having to work with union field techs and testers, maybe its my swelling 401k, maybe it's the sudden comradery with my coworkers, maybe it's the multiple free catered meals and free drinks and snacks... — read more
Load Up The Rat and The Corporate Pig, It's Time For a Weekend Road Trip!
First stop Mc@$$hat, then Greed, and last but not least Smudge. I hope they have they're panic rooms all stocked with goodies. See you scumbags this weekend. You might want to give the neighbors a heads up, things could get a little loud.
If a LOCKOUT is not looming, why did the CWA just post a bulletin to file for NYS Unemployment if the waiting period is 49 days?
Apr 21, 2016 CWA is working with the New York State Department of Labor to make it easier for members to file for unemployment benefits. Members should go to http://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/verizon-workers.shtm and sign up for unemployment benefits right... — read more
Verizon warns strike could `pressure' earnings.
Verizon reported a small rise in earnings Thursday, but warned that a strike with unionized workers that is now in its second week could damage current quarter earnings. During a webcast with investors, Verizon Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo... — read more
Wearing red today...
Because some dumb d-bag stepped in front of as truck and croaked. Wish the rest of the union would do the same.
Bottom line...
People calling the shots on BOTH sides are stupid greedy a--holes... The billions are not enough for upper mgmt - ridiculous. Forcing people away from their families to do slave labor - bullshit... Union doesn't want to pay for medical - get over it... — read more
401k bumpvup
EWAers - now is a good time, if you haven't already done so, Jack up your 401k contributions. Save some OT money from the tax man and get a little extra from the company.
Reality
I am management one of the striking workers told me to look at this site. The truth is we are trying to put out fires everywhere in the footprint, its not going very well but I'm sure you are aware of this. Very few installations are being done... — read more
Metro DC schools down, some FIOS down, multiple carrier macro-cells lost visibility (no cell).
But, i know, lowell and franny have the matter at hand under control.
EWA worker
I'm tired of being kicked around this isn't my job nor my fight can you please resolve this issue so I can return to my family and job.
Hey Lowell
Stocks not looking very stable, are you having problems
SCAB Contractors in VA cause network FIOS outage.
So funny. Please bring back the people who know how to do the job.
Temporary workers
Verizon isn't verifying background checks and not insuring them who are they where do they come from can they work in my home are they safe?
Accepts Lowell's Offer
Offer made today by Lowell himself ! Accept and let's move on!
Just sign the contract so we can all go back to what we are doing.
You will have four years to look for another job before Verizon sells the sh--. You are not getting paid this Friday and your health benefits run out at the end of the month. I know your families are hurting. So just sign the f---ing contract. When... — read more
Dumb Pipes?
Since 1880 - long before the current crop of characters pretending to lead the company, then as now, we made bundles of money by hooking people up and allowing them to communication with each other. Plumbing is not a sexy business, but somebody still... — read more
Let vlss get a dose of reality.
Here's hoping some of these vlss Blackbelts are getting a dose of reality and finding out some of the difficulties they've created with their slash slash slash mentality.
Verizon should put management staff in the field more often so they can learn more about the business
Think about it. Most office staff have never seen a FiOS install or the inside of a Central Office. Many have never come in contact with a real external customer in their entire career here. Few can fully appreciate what exactly it is that Verizon... — read more
Verizon Should Just Fire All Those Lazy Union Workers who walked off the job!!!!! Anywhere else they'd been fired!
Please Verizon please!
Barny Rubble Sez
Shammo also said he was “absolutely confident at this point in time” that Verizon would reach its target for profits per share for the year of $3.99. Still, he conceded it might be “too early” to see any impacts from the strike yet. From Fortune.com... — read more