Topics regarding layoffs at Altice USA (Cablevision)

Topics regarding layoffs at Altice USA (Cablevision)

Collective Dismissal at Meo

Altice (MEO) workers on strike over collective dismissal By Natasha Donn -23rd July 2021 It’s the first ‘collective dismisal’ in six years, and Altice workers fear it won’t be the last. Staging a protest outside the telecoms firm’s base in Lisbon... — read more 

There’s no job security anymore

Even if you manage to move up the ladder that doesn’t necessarily mean your job here is in any way secure. In fact, the more years you have spent here the more of a target for layoffs you become. This is true for most companies and Altice is... — read more 

Altice is hiring

There are multiple postings for field service techs in NJ and I'm trying to figure out how that is even possible. There are no vehicles, no tools, no safety equipment, no uniforms, no nothing. What are they supposed to do with a bunch of new hires?... — read more 

Time to make the donuts

Saw an ENTENMANN'S! truck in Franklin Lakes NJ with a fiber can in the back. I have seen it all!

Rumors of layoffs

I'm still safe but the tension is such that I expect a notification about the layoff to come at any moment. I don’t think the atmosphere has ever been worse, or at least I don't remember it being so. Is it possible that cuts are already happening... — read more 

This storm response is painful to watch

Really feeling sorry for these customers. The greatest extent of emergency response is currently just " make sure everyone is gassed up" No game plan after that tip with zero leadership while in crisis. Actually there is advice, "make sure it's... — read more 

I’m finally out of here!

I’m going to give my notice (even though the company doesn’t deserve it!) What was once a great company has now turned into a 3 ring circus. But what did it for me is the constant cr---y decision making that has affected everyone including myself. I... — read more 

Subscriber cancellations skyrocketing

Drove past the local store the other day and the line was out the door! Lots of customers holding boxes of equipment to be returned. How can this company survive with so many cancellations??

How much do you really want to get out of here?

Some people are comfortable here, and some are constantly complaining, but they do nothing to leave. Pretty incomprehensible. Perhaps people are afraid of new beginnings? It took me 3 weeks to get a much better offer. There are options, it is not... — read more 

Start looking yesterday

Does anyone look around and see there are 6 contractor companies working in your area????????????. If you think for one second ☝️ you are safe you are crazy union or not. Start looking yesterday for something else because you are going to get cut... — read more 

Saves by the union? Been in sam job to long

So union shop Steward makes it seniority , is he he doing fiber work ? If not why ? He is our Steward he should know what it entails. No he doesn't he wants to keep his comfy rf shift days . Instead of seniority maybe return to what we are trained on... — read more 

Brooklyn

We are hearing they lost a section of Bk ??? Is this true and if so why ???

Going backwards 20 years...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/06/cable-isp-altice-slashes-upload-speeds-from-35mbps-to-as-low-as-5mbps/%3famp=1

Bunch of _________ over here...

I'm losing brain cells by the second reading some of the posts on this site jeez... "we smart! we have union! they protect us! sign card now! in-house good, scab bad!" Sub-contractors aren't scabs. You're not on strike, they're just sub-contractors... — read more 

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Tons of SCABS in Oakland system

Saw a foreigner scab on a ladder splicing under an umbrella out of a Caravan on the way home today. Haven't met one of these guys that I can communicate with yet. Russian, Brazilian but no Americans. These guys are going to get hurt working like that — read more 

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Glad someone is making money at this company...

Director Alt S.A.R.L. Next sold 2,350,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $37.21, for a total value of $87,443,500.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns... — read more 

Others motivating you to leave?

I am tired of people who constantly mention how they found wonderful jobs and those phrases like: "there is life outside the Altice", "I finally got some relief since I left", "everywhere is better than at Altice"... Either I’ve become too bitter... — read more 

Altice wants is to be a isp provider....

They've made it clear what their intentions are Only way altice will get to its desired number of employees and when I say employees I mean operations...is by making them miserable or by offering a package.. A real package like the first one... — read more 

Not looking back

I have the opportunity to move on to another company and I’m taking it. This place has been nothing but an emotional drain for the last year and mentally I just can’t take the anxiety anymore. Management does nothing but bully everyone to make them... — read more 

EXCELL the new ATS that asstice wanted

Altice main goal is fiber, they don't give 2 fks about hfc and what comes with it. there's nothing to say.... find another career or ride it out I dont want to hear then why are the splitting nodes or giving us new meters...blah blah They're on... — read more 

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Don't doubt yourself

The people here are worth a lot more than this company makes them believe. The logic is simple: he who doubts himself does not ask for anything better because he thinks he does not deserve better. It took me a long time to apply for a much better... — read more 

Have you ever worked at a worse company?

I regretted coming here and can’t wait to leave as soon as possible. I was happy to get the job without having a lot of previous experience, but that happiness lasted for a very short time. It would have been much better if I had stayed at the... — read more 

How do you deal with unrealistic goals?

I’m sick of their unrealistic goals that are impossible to meet no matter how hard you work. I tried for a while, however, I was given such expectations that I don’t know how anyone would fulfill them. Maybe the goal is to make me leave or to... — read more 

Some of you only know how to complain

This is not the best job available but it is not the worst either. Why so many here feel the constant need to complain is beyond me. If you are that unhappy why aren't you looking for a new job every spare minute you have? I'm happy I have a job when... — read more 

Protect your future

Gentlemen and who ever else still works here. I know first hand how hard it is to leave. We are a union shop with less members than Burger King has. There are more Scabs then us running the show. My advice is to get out especially if you’re young... — read more 

ftth build

Looks like excel has taken over the ftth build in nj. any in-house employees given an opportunity to participate?

Will they solve any problem?

When I think that I'm certainly exaggerating, that nowhere is the grass much greener, that it can't get any worse... this company surprises me. I know it would take a miracle for this company to get back on track and that it’s impossible for this... — read more 

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