Windstream set the time and date for its fourth-quarter, full-year earnings report. The conference call will take place at 7:30 a.m. CST on Feb. 21. All the details regarding this, for those that are interested, are provided in the link below... — read more 

If there are folks that got cut I would appreciate if they posted what location and what department they are in. Also, additional info is useful, like the manner in which they were laid off and other details. Think that it would be useful info for... — read more 

I heard yesterday they're nowhere near the desired number and that more layoffs are planned throughout the week to get there. Not sure if this is true, I have no idea where the person got their info, but since this is Windstream, I'm leaning more... — read more 

Layoffs today in CLEC OSP Engineering, along with IT.

Many of the layoffs today were based on pay. The senior people with the most knowledge were released. I don’t know how we are going to get by with the people we have here now. Isn’t it illegal to fire people based on pay? Guess we will all have to... — read more 

Just to prepare in advance mentally if more layoffs can be expected tomorrow...

Non-essential services have been outsourced. For some strange reason, HR and the Executives haven't been outsourced, but that will change in a few years. With AI becoming smarter and smarter - soon it will drive our vehicles for us. That same AI will... — read more 

Anyone has info on Circuit Design layoffs? I hear no layoffs as of today (Tuesday).

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1085243856482942977

Confirmed repair layoffs today.

Is it just IT being affected by layoffs today or other departments are being hit as well? I feel bad for folks in IT - I hear numbers of those cut are high - but I'm sitting on pins and needles here, so if somebody could reassure me and say it's IT... — read more 

My understanding is that there are no merit increases any more. TT said at a town hall meeting in LR that the only way to get an increase is to promote up or move into a position that will pay more. Good luck!

This last week Nebraska was notified of a force reduction of 8 network techs. Techs with around 45 years would get $160,000+

Or was it just a rumor?

I heard managers recently had to rate all of their subordinates to prepare the field for potential layoffs in the first quarter. Anybody knows more about this?

If you are a manager or director that doesn't know about the upcoming layoff then you are part of them. There are 3 different types of Layoffs, 1st is cut a percentage of the workforce like 10%, 2nd cut as many people you can without cutting... — read more 

It has been literally years since the bulk of Windstream employees have received a pay adjustment that at least keeps pace with inflation. What is the plan for 2019? Another 22% increase for the chosen few executives and 0% for all others? There is... — read more 

For those interested in the matter, this article outlines the reasons and the factors behind the recent asset sales, but also on the whole wave of Windstream sell-offs that occurred recently. I would like to get some opinions on this, on this board... — read more 

Am I the only one that hates this piece of half assed junk program? It’s so convenient to have to scan a modem in/out/in/out or get threatening emails about being coached. Seems something the company wasted a ton of money on and is now forcing down... — read more 

Okay. How is it determined in groups who gets laid off? I have seen so many good workers get let go while the horrible ones stay on. Do they put names in a hat and draw, or is it manager’s choice? I always was curious.

I know it is hard to say, but has anybody heard any departments that are for sure getting cut? Also, some people are saying the third, and some are saying the tenth. Are these just rumors, or is this a for sure layoff that will happen in the month of... — read more 

The outsourced Indians and Mexicans have been on the job for less than 3 months and customers are already complaining about the foreigners not comprehending what is said to them. Nice move WS! You wanted cheaper help, now you have it.

No real surprise as they are going to be cutting off more in 2019. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/windstream-sells-earthlink-consumer-internet-210100981.html

Was told the other day that ETA was designed for home garage, amidst its many other downfalls. And we’re not even using it as intended. Why is it that we can’t home garage? I think it would be much more productive.

Technicians in Georgia voted out the union, before the vote windstream offered every CST 8% raise every January. How can Windstream afford to do this, I just dont see it happening, just an excuse to get the union out of here, and it worked

Maybe WIN shouldn't have outsourced their many groups - they wouldn't have these 911 outages that the FCC will look into and more than likely fine them for not following a easy fix that could have prevented this? Their 911 routers were old hardware... — read more 

New year new layoffs. Office rumors and rampant speculation has pegged Jan 10th the first pay period of the new year as a layoff day. There is also some rumors bring tossed around about possible reorganization for some groups or that the middle... — read more 

Hard to fathom this inept leadership that the stock has dropped so much over the last 5 years - the stock market until recently was going sky-high and most every stock was posting decent gains - except of course WIN. Not investing in fiber for the... — read more 

We have lost over 25% of our value this week. 95% of our value from a year ago. Only one place left to go? What else can we sell off to stay afloat? Are there other fiber assets left to sell off? When does the firesale start?

I see so many people on here given hell to Tony Thomas, bottom line its not Tonys Fault, the problem is technology is changing and Windstream can not keep up with it, Example, I was a CST, at a customers house complaining about slow speeds, he fed... — read more 

A) WIN is in a lawsuit over sold fiber assets with a long term leaseback B) WIN just sold more fiber assets with long term leaseback No wonder the stock is $2.00 ($0.40 pre split) Note A) Windstream spun off its fiber-optic cable network into a... — read more 

Back in the late 2000's, believe it or not WIN had decent financial health - then they thought they were AT&T and decided to go on a telco shopping spree that hasn't ended. They could have instead remained a regional telco similar to Cincinnati Bell... — read more 

If you want to understand anything in America you follow the money. If windstream had a future the executive money would be snatching up shares at these all time low prices. They can cheerlead all they want. Their lack of buying tells you everything... — read more 

There was absolutely 100% a layoff planned for November. There was much infighting as there are actually managers who are fighting to keep their people. The reality of the situation is they were successful in buying 2 more months for their people... — read more 

Let's hire all these new techs off the street. This will help even out the work load so we aren't so far behind (that's what we were told). But then, instead of helping to ease the work load, we'll just add more to the quota and expect the new hires... — read more 

I received via the U.S. mail a letter from the law firm Gainey McKenna & Egleston to join in a lawsuit against Windstream. Did anyone else get this letter? Here is what the law firm is looking into: Our investigation focuses on concerns the... — read more 

I was reading about the sale of fiber assets in Minnesota and Nebraska to Arvig and, even though I am generally against these types of sales, I actually think that this is a smart move. Retaining the right for consumption and usage of these assets... — read more 

The sell-off has begun.... https://finance.yahoo.com/news/windstream-sells-fiber-assets-minnesota-211500242.html

Is it true?