Didn’t hear how much or anything, but there is talk in Dallas about a buyout for bargained for technicians.

First punch in then put you stuff away. Then walk to the bath room and have a paid p–p. Manger makes a quarter while I make a dime that why I p–p on company time. People remember we will p–p ate way through this...

Was anyone told today that they were possibly part of the surplus and would be notified if so?

What kind of numbers are we looking at realistically? Wire techs, service techs, etc

Rumor going around our yard that company is cutting 75% of use. Any truth to this?

May jobs report shows America is starting to go back to work so hopefully more opportunities when this lay-off is announced. Maybe the looters are tired of carrying off their ill gotten gains and will stop their criminal activity for awhile. Allowing... —  read more 

Given the 14 day window I would think mid June! I think AT&T wants to do this in one big swoop and blame it on the pandemic and the economy!! The company wants individuals off the payroll as soon as possible. The reduction of headcount will be tied... —  read more 

Anyone else see they posted 150 Sales Executive Mobility positions in National Business? Wonder what's going on???

Socal market “we believe black lives matter” Also the Socal market- https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-jUCRA_Y6/?igshid=8x7l3raykxzw Our leaders need to stop just saying PC catchphrases, and instead actually step up to make the changes they say... —  read more 

According to AT&T 2019 Proxy Statement, the median of the annual total compensation of all employees (except the CEO) is $95,814, the annual total compensation of the CEO is $29,118,118, and the CEO pay ratio is 304:1. What is the justification of... —  read more 

Anyone else been told (during the last 90 days) that they can only hire local applicants for internal reqs? If so, anyone know why?

Anyone know when retail see layoffs or closing stores or selling to AR?

If you have the skills and are current with your training, ATT is desperate to hire. A lot of the dead wood has been cleared out, and a lot of the know-it-all older workers have been, let's say, "given an offer they can't refuse". This leaves the... —  read more 

This is McRotten's new catchphrase he's been trumpeting. Shows his complete ignorance in the business world. Business 101 teaches you can't grow a company thru cost cutting and layoffs. In fact , just the opposite History shows when a company... —  read more 

I find it pathetic how in the town hall he stated at the beginning that “even with covid-19 we are still on track to meet our projections”. That may not of been the quote verbatim. However, that’s the gist of it. Nonetheless, the company still... —  read more 

Not only are we waiting for surplus discussions, watching our communities being destroyed by riots and looting, trying to work through a pandemic but now we also have hour long calls with leadership to “discuss” BLM and how we all need to educate... —  read more 

We are not losing workers because we are losing work. That’s the lie the ivory tower wants you to believe. We are losing workers because executive keep making costly mistakes, and they need to decrease employment costs to pay for them. The... —  read more 

There will be an all managers call today for the AFO Midwest Group regarding surplus announcement... TGIF

With all the layoffs coming to FT, STs, and wire techs in the southeast , there will be tons of bumping and shuffling. End result will be a lot of unqualified techs in new groups. It's been happening in my abfs crew for a couple of years now. In my... —  read more 

June 5 ? or June 12? june 19? June 26? july 3? ....

If you were CEO what measures would you put forth to stabilize the company? I'm sure our readers would like to see something more than complaints. How about remedies.

It hurts all American citizens, especially people of color. 85,000 visas per year are 85,000 US citizens denied a job they are qualified for, when there are 40 millions Americans out of work. Stop the H1B visas now! Tell your senators to vote NO on... —  read more 

Can the company really make me go back into the store without pay? I used all my PTO last month because of COVID and being forced to or go without pay unless I risk my life working in the store and now they say I have to either work or go on an... —  read more 

To show Netflix what a deep-pocketed company with a broad swath of content can do with a streaming service......hey. HEY..WOW AT&T STARTING A 1st grader War... —  read more 

To think this way is to see oneself through a AT&T's eyes a piece of data on a balance sheet. Meanwhile, low morale continues to weaken engagement, decline job satisfaction, and commitment in job performance. THE WAITING GAME.

a lot of people in for huge changes...

They timed this perfectly! By having people leave on July 1 they effectively made sure that nobody applying for unemployment benefits will be able to get the extra federal COVID money (about $600 a week!) for more than three weeks, as the CARES... —  read more 

Any ideas of what is being announced?

Any rumors for the Chicagoland IBEW Local 21 Layoff?

Any rumors on how many will affected by layoffs?

The only way HBO MAX can make it is by cheating - and Stankey knows it. "Zero-rating has been broadly criticized for years by net neutrality advocates, as giving any service preferential treatment tilts the competitive scales. For example, AT&T... —  read more 

“This is what we have been saying since the beginning,” said Katharine Trendacosta, lead policy analyst for the Electronic Frontier Foundation (and former deputy editor of io9). “The consequences of repealing Net Neutrality wouldn’t have happened... —  read more 

Makes no sense

Anyone notice their first level being extremely quiet as we await the surplus list on June 15?

Any news on a surplus in the southeast regarding core or wire techs?

Prior to joining WarnerMedia, Tom served as an advisor and consultant for several tech companies and venture-backed startups. Along with his stint at Hulu, he also co-founded Vessel, a short-lived subscription rival to YouTube that was acquired and... —  read more 

AT&T's Randall Stephenson calls on fellow CEOs to speak up for justice after George Floyd k–ling

I was put on a CAP for only selling 3 phones last month (i am IHX) but we had COVID. I think it is unfair and called HR today but my HR rep said she was the one who approved the CAP!!! How can they write people up for sales when there is COVID?