http://imgur.com/zL6BMp1

I was notified today, I heard from a few others who were as well. My org had already gone through the RIF a few weeks back, this is just second level of that RIF. I would imagine there is some need for there to be a staggered off-payroll from a... — read more 

Well? What do we think? Will it be just as bloody. What do we think will happen tomorrow? Who will be impacted?

http://district1.cwa-union.org/news/entry/feds_slap_verizon_with_labor_complaint#.Vk0Js7-gs-2

Sprint just announced a 50% saving plan. So go show Sprint your Verizon bill and you'll get a competitive plan for 1/2 the money. It was simply genius of Verizon to want to drop wireline and go strictly wireless where profits are soaring and... — read more 

missing here? Truthfully, I like many other severed employees are done with the whole thing. I'm going to take some time to enjoy the holidays with my family, suck up unemployment, WIC, EBT, ADC and Obamacare BECAUSE I'VE BEEN PAYING INTOT HE G-D... — read more 

Has everyone noticed that our so called "leaders" have gone into hiding? I'm taking back control of my career and going to find a new employer regardless of what happens on Thursday. Don't let these self-centered people managers rule your life. There... — read more 

If you did get a lawyer and VZ recommends it, what type of lawyer should it be ?

To: All Employees From: Human Resources RE: Layoffs As a result of the reduction of money for department areas, we are forced to cut down on our number of personnel. Under this plan, older employees will be asked to go on early retirement, thus... — read more 

side. Verizon did have a tendency to make things more complicated, elongated and isolated to justify why people were rewarded for loyalty. You did have a target on your back if you were with the company over 10 years or received a promotion. I did... — read more 

After being replaced by a H1b , I went to http://protectusworkers.org/ Do the same.... you will be glad you did

Unless SOMEONE takes a step and goes to the Senators of their state and let them know what is happening in corporate world with L1b and H1b and offshoring. Don't expect ANYTHING to change. If none of you are willing to talk to your senators/write to... — read more 

Angry workers are filing lawsuits against their employers in record numbers. It's a frightening and expensive trend that's bound to get worse-unless you handle your downsizing and other business practices with caution and savvy. Read more here:... — read more 

Thanks to our politicians - they cut the import/export bank from their government program which financed large contracts like communication satellites. Now these jobs go to other far a way lands, someone else is profiting from our dollars.... It's... — read more 

I am fairly technical (as working in a Support role, laid of back in May) - I think about going back to school, doing a bachelors preferably online (will have to work while in school) - I am in my late 20s. Can someone recommend a good online program... — read more 

Anybody hear about this?

I am a stable person, but I could have reached across and throttled that vs puppet when they told me my position was eliminated! I know, It's a job! We spent the majority of our waking lives for the company and don't realize how much it is part of... — read more 

Can someone help me understand this situation. The leaders of the company are paid big bucks (millions) as they are supposed to foresee situations and move the big ship. They make the big decisions on what business we need to be in etc. But when... — read more 

http://www.lightreading.com/services/mobile-services/verizon-cfo-dismisses-enterprise-sale-rumors/d/d-id/719232?_mc=RSS_LR_EDT

What's next this week?

There has been surpringly little chatter on here about the organizational announcements that are supposedly coming tomorrow. I don't know about anyone else but I have major anxiety, and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's due to all the scenarios I've... — read more 

How low does this stock have to fall before Lowell starts feeling pressure, he loves to make the street happy.

What’s more, Cruz rolled out his immigration reform plan at the Sunshine Summit in Rubio’s backyard in Florida. Cruz’s plan calls for a 180-day moratorium on H1-B visa issuance, a halt to any hike in legal immigration, stoppage of refugees flooding... — read more 

Having seen the writi g on the wall, i started job searching a few months ago in hopes of being prepared for the presebt VZ cuts. I have been searching for jobs on Indeed.com because it searches all (or at least many) job posting sites. I've applied... — read more 

Which is a better option? Foregoing the lumpsum $$$ or not?

Do you think we'll have more layoffs in 2015 and 2016 at VES? Serious responses only please.

Get a collective voice. Unionize. Sanders already gave s peaches at union rallies. Get a collective voice or roll over.

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2015/11/13/City-continues-to-press-Verizon-for-Fios-sevice/stories/201511130181

went to hell, I'd live in New Jersey. I declined. Now there's a job posting in New Jersey. (why they didn't offer it to somebody in NJ is beyond me)

Just saw this: http://web.scbp.org/events/Verizon-Breakfast-16646/details

Not even a single.email why you were not considered. If they have already decided who they are going to hire then why are the wasting time.of potential internal applicants? This is a crime allowed by VZ HR.

For every H1b you allow into the country, multiple americans loose the jobs. H1b has restrictions that they can only perform a speciality Job like IT or engineering. Their dependents, like spouses, are allowed to work without any restrictions... — read more