AT&T (T) stock has been in a free fall since the end of April, 2023, falling from the high of $20 and creating a low at $13.43. The stock price fell roughly 32% from the high. The downtrend started after the release of first quarter financial... — read more 

Depending on the department, they'll be off the payroll by September 8th or the end of September.

If I can make it to January 2024, does this mean that my years of service (started with leg T), which will be 22 come May '24, counts as 22 as of January? As of January, I will be 54, so I make Rule of 75 somewhere next year.

AT&T isn’t they only company using age discrimination. Forbes reporting: https://apple.news/AZ8bYgwkQSGuXvlDODElfKg Sheila Callaham Contributor
Aug 27, 2023 “Eli Lilly settled an age discrimination lawsuit for an undisclosed amount, according to... — read more 

My colleague, the top performer on our sales team, was unexpectedly let go. Despite relocating at their request and exceeding his YTD targets, they still released him. I'm frustrated on his behalf. Perhaps it's a blessing in disguise given his... — read more 

This is business marketing. Dietsch did a significant surplus of about 25% in July (no option to relocate). The she a huge re-org early in August ahead of RTO. The re-org put people in completely unrelated positions - for example you had... — read more 

How many people in Seattle got a

Yes, there are many open positions but many more people are applying for them. The companies that are hiring have the luxury of being extremely picky and, sadly, we don't have that luxury anymore. Take this into consideration before you decide to... — read more 

https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/getnews/behind-at-t-s-rto-policy-a-hidden-layoff-agenda- There is a contact form at the bottom where you can email the author your experience with RTO.

I've been laid off after just 9 months. The guy that informed me is two continents away and speaks terrible English. My last day is stated for two weeks from the Friday he told me. I'm not going to work or attend any meetings going forward, is that... — read more 

Last week a lot of people got the call. Any news which orgs will be getting the call this week?

Seeing work from home taken away from office folks. It’s an attack on family, women. Now those families, women, will have to relocate and find child care. Take time away from family to get presentable professionally dressed every day. So yeah the... — read more 

Every reply is probably another dollar in their pocket. Every thumbs down, probably a quarter. Try not to feed them.

Levi & Korsinsky Notifies At&T Inc. Investors of A Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notified investors in AT&T Inc. of a class action securities lawsuit. The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false... — read more 

I understand severance may be taxed with the consideration that it is 6 months pay (or however many months depending on your situation). Do you know what percent of federal tax was withheld? Thanks!

I keep hearing people are being asked to relocate, but I was just notified that I am impacted and was never asked if I would relocate. Anyone else treated that way? All the press keeps stating it’s an “option”

Today, I discovered an AT&T employee who lives within the same zip code as me. Our kids went to the same elementary school a few years apart. We have worked for AT&T for respectively 9 and 12 years in different Organizations (NB and GTO). Our... — read more 

If so, What organization, leader and city were they in and how many?

Chennai and Mexico City

RTO, Lay-offs, Stank's off the cuff comment about older employees are not the future of the company are all part of plan to be bought out. The likes of Amazon and Microsoft are in a perfect position to scoop up AT&T. At that point Stank will get his... — read more 

I’m curious how this RTO mass layoff will be executed. Who will absorb the work you perform? How much training will be provided? Will they hire the younger employees that Mr. Stankey wants to replace you with? The wrecking ball is so massive it’s... — read more 

Contracts matter! The C-suite including the BOD and Bargained has theirs, do you? Management severance details are on HR Onestop. Bargained severance is detailed in their specific contract and most are based on years of service. Note; There are... — read more 

Take full advantage of all your benefits, sick time, care giver, disability, etc. Milk it because in the end you are an HR ID unless you have a personal relationship with an AVP which is itself a code of conduct violation. File your ethics... — read more 

Almost like he's been muzzled since lamenting that most of his workforce is still "too old".

People are our most valuable asset. Until you're surplus. What HR fascist thought "surplus" should cover it well? But then, that person should have been surplussed. Probably got a bonus.

I'm in ATS (Advanced Technical Support) and have heard of pending layoffs. However, I've yet to hear of anyone in my org get the call. Anyone under Irene Shannon get the call?

My L4 explained the drawn out timing of the current layoff notices this way: The company needed to see how many people refused to relocate as part of operation Pack Your Bags or GTFO. Once they had an idea of that number, they figured out how many... — read more 

My Orgs level 4 said that at an all-hands meeting yesterday (while he was clearly working remotely). "Being sick is not an excuse to work from home". We must use PTO time if we are to miss an in-office day for being sick. Well, that's not going to... — read more 

What are those affected seeing? Do they vary by organization?

I'm not happy in my current role so this is not a bad thing. Am just worried because I'm pushing 60 and like working remotely. 😬 Ah well, onward and upward!

Surplus notifications occurring today. Best of luck to all.

Has it started yet? Word around the campfire is today is the day.

Return-to-office orders look like a way for elite, work-obsessed CEOs to grab power back from employees Experts say RTO orders come from elite, often male CEOs who prioritize work over work-life... — read more 

Anyone know if reps in the sw centers are being layed off in Sept?

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/24/tech/tmobile-layoffs-5000-employees/index.html

"Zoom CEO Says Employees Need to Be in the Office Because It's Hard to Build Trust Over Zoom" This is the funnies s... I've seen all day. I guess they might as well close shop now? I know you guys hate links, and there is nothing else of real value... — read more 

Has anyone heard a definite number where T wants the final headcount to be? I suspect 100k is not out of the question.

How long before AT&T follows (as usual with everything) and announces an official layoff? I like how T-mobile is man enough to officially announce the layoffs, rather than sneakily try to get folks to leave via RTO. Key points I took away from the... — read more 

Reminds me of the cruise ship that sunk and the Captain caught a helicopter off the boat as the water was rushing in. Greece?

Is everyone else just mentally, physically, and emotionally done with this company and their stupidity and last minute poor decisions? Tired of holding up a skyscraper with a toothpick due to cuts and bad processes? Tired of the rising cost of living... — read more