CWA let us go back to work while you deal with what you “can’t disclose.” Many stalled today and held the line but bills are due for sure.
Not in the room when it happens
So, you, CWA, can't disclose the inner workings of negotiations? Are we children in a divorce? You don't think we deserve details? What's wrong with telling us what they offer and what you counter offer or vice versa? I feel like I'm buying a car... — read more
Nokia signs deal with AT&T after losing network contract to Ericsson | Company News - Business Standard
https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/nokia-signs-deal-with-at-t-after-losing-network-contract-to-ericsson-124090300943_1.html
Negotiations collapsing
It's like choosing to represent yourself in court. Going against sound advice from trained experienced professionals. The CWA be like, "Naw, homeschooled gots this...". I know the company bargaining team is laughing. It has become cringworthy.
Conundrum!
Need some advice because I’ve found myself in a bit of a conundrum. After all the reorgs, reshuffling and rebadging of employees and managers over the last five years, I have arrived at the intersection (or safe haven) of no mans land. I have a role... — read more
Go figure
A recent study suggests companies are vulnerable to cyberattacks after layoffs https://www.businessinsider.com/how-companies-can-respond-to-cybersecurity-risks-after-layoffs-2024-9
ATT C Suite get your act together
We were just notified that if the West ratifies their contract, contingency managers from the West will be flown and housed in the SE. how crazy is that? C suite , get off your azzz and get this contract stuff done!
New Occupant indicators = RTO end!!!
They finallly did it! Switched us to virtual, RTO is OVER. What a relief. I am crying tears of joy. I never thought this day would come.
New Occupancy Indicators
Lots of folks got an email today stating they have new occupancy indicators in Workphone. Many more getting virtual or national indicators where they don’t have to be in the office at all or at least not 3x a week. Let’s hope it’s the beginning of... — read more
The commute is changing things . . . Working 10-4 to adjust for being forced back into the office,
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/03/working-10-to-4-is-the-new-9-to-5-commuting-data-shows.html
What leverage does CWA have?
Currently contractors are splicing and maintaining the network. Seems like the strike is only affecting the workers at this point. I need some clear insight, how long we gonna do this?
SE Bargaining Report #59
"We, your Bargaining Team, also spent the day fighting for what's right for all our members." Now why does that sound familiar and make me laugh? Oh yeah, Harry Potter movie 7.... "We, ever your servants, will continue to defend your liberty and... — read more
ULP charge
So what’s the status of the ULP charge? What’s the “next step” in the process of the charge and when should any result/verdict/ruling/penalty/etc?
By the Numbers
2024-01 through 2024-09 reductions in management by level: 1 4.2% 2 4.2% 3 8.6% 4 6.3% 5 2.2% 6 0.0%
Mass wire tech crossing of union line
Hearing rumors of wire techs heading back. Wonder if any truth to it
Relo or surplus, got this call while DEPLOYED on CP work
Wow, this company really is a big joke. I have never felt more disrespected or unappreciated, but hey it’s Att, what should I have expected.
Att can't pay the bill.
Looks as if Disney is on strike against Att too for Non Pay. Can't watch any ESPN or anything Disney.
Communications Workers of America withdraws from mediation with AT&T
Buckle up. Its going to be a long one. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/communications-workers-of-america-withdraws-from-mediation-with-at-t/ar-AA1pSuD1?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=d1883f91b5ba47969430ee3de17a4880&ei=23
Anyone check their warner bros discovery stock gain/loss
I am assuming if you had any T stock, you received the WBD shares based on the spinoff. Have you checked your basis vs current value? By FAR the biggest pig in my portolio.. even a bigger pig than T itself. The stank disasters are in more places... — read more
After Labor Day Lunch
Since my husband was grilling for Labor Day, I decided to make lunch for tomorrow’s picket line. He usually doesn’t take time to eat a decent lunch while working. It’s due to his work load that must be completed daily before he can come home so he... — read more
Are there still ongoing layoffs in the background?
There were quite a few layoffs last week. For this mgmt every crisis or turmoil is just a golden opportunity.
Stankey is doing good!
You don't have to understand, but we are going to come through this doing much better thanks to Stanley's guidance and experience. I'm proud to be a Stankey management protege.
DTV/uVerse loses Disney/ESPN programming
Does AT&T still own 70% of DTV? If so, I assume this outage is going to cause more revenue issues for AT&T.
Strike Maker and Strike Breaker!
The CWA is acting as both the caller and the breaker of this strike. The union is asking us to maintain the picket lines while only offering a meager, taxable $300 per week. It's clear that the CWA does not want the strike to continue, as the strike... — read more
Cool down for a couple of days
During this short cool down it is expected that productivity of all managers, CP's and scabs needs to and will increase threefold. You can work smarter not harder and accomplish all goals set before you. Now come on team we can do this and remember... — read more
AT&T Work Life
I have worked at T for 40+ years. I never remember waking up in the morning and saying, "God I don't want to go to work". Now I am nearing retirement and dreading it. I will miss T. I met my wife and raised my kids while here. Never missed a... — read more
Tired of the stress
Honestly, I'm not expecting a job where I don't have a single worry in the world, but what we have at T is the other extreme. I'm getting sick from all the stress that comes with working here. It's always one thing or another, but most often the... — read more
Happy Labor Day
No layoffs today, going to enjoy the day with family and have a cook out.
L3/L4 Layoffs - How Bad?
Hearing rumors (including on this forum). Anyone with real info willing to post?
What happens if there is no tentative agreement?
The longer this goes, the more the company is going to find ways to take care of the work. What happens though if this goes months and the company finds people to replace our roles? The union is offering to work temporary jobs in my area but I can’t... — read more
The company and union have an agreement in the west
Is the offer for the Southeast that much different?
Major Hotel work stoppage
https://stocks.apple.com/ANe4sxjeKQQWQdiaBc7z2Qw Link to the Washington Post article. The pendulum is swinging back. Workers across many industries and professions are tired of employers and elites enriching themselves at the employees expense... — read more
Profit isn't the Issue, Force is!
Title from a 1983 article on the 1983 strike. Some things never change.
CWA Strike Benefits
As of the last department of labor filing in May 2024, CWA had 478 million dollars invested, most of that coming from the Strike Fund. CWA is asking for wage increases, from AT&T, to at least make up for inflation. However, CWA is giving us 300... — read more
Hearing they may be bringing in contractors to relieve the CP managers
Can anyone confirm?
2020 workplace
Would you rather live with RTO or 2020 workplace?
The clock is winding down on Benefits for the CWA membership
Seen much bragging about savings, pre-planning, and withdrawing money from 401K retirement savings. Health benefits are different though, aren't they? Sure, some members are covered by a spouse, others may not care because they've never had to use... — read more
Labor Day - another paid holiday organized by unions
From Wikipedia: “Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate labor. "Labor Day" was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor... — read more
AT&T CEO John Stankey received 13.04% raise last year
The company hasn’t been bargaining in good faith so, ULP strike. There are agreements that the company bargaining team has reneged, used incompetent company negotiators and other stalling tactics. The lead negotiator (attorney) used discriminatory... — read more