Local 3 waited three years after the last contract expired, sabotaging the opportunity for joint industrial action during the Verizon strike. It only called a strike when Spectrum decided to stop payments into the IBEW pension fund, which the union... — read more
A short story for the anti union people.
A CEO, a union worker and a non union worker are having breakfast. On the table sits a dozen donuts on a plate. The CEO takes 11 of the donuts, then elbows the non union worker in the ribs and says to him "You better hurry up and grab that donut... — read more
Today’s meeting
After what I saw and heard today,it appears that the union needs to get a better negotiator. It appears that the union is more concerned about how they are getting the dues than the workers.
Redoing the coax system for fiber
Rumors are that this whole conversion progress will complete by 2020 while most of the footprint will have fiber deployed, is progress being made and is being a fiber splicer worth it
The whole time you've been here you have been an AT WILL employee
Times are changing technology grows faster than you can imagine. The way things are the best thing you can do is go to work do a good job you can be proud of there isn't a union a boss a hilber a bumbling Bob or a fat Barry can take away from you... — read more
Listen to both sides
The company forces you to listen to their anti union hilber broadway script but any smart person would also go to union hall meeting and listen to their side also. Get your news from both sources...not just one. Also heres a good question to ask in a... — read more
New VRP
Any rumors on a new retirement package?
What is the union bringing to the table how will you supposedly save the day
Just exactly what are you going to do for us I don't understand why everyone is so full of hate for what has gone on here over the past year or so. Just because you have a union doesn't mean a damn thing as I see it look what happened to spectrum... — read more
Question for you union guys
Just exactly what are you going to do for us I don't understand why everyone is so full of hate for what has gone on here over the past year or so. Just because you have a union doesn't mean a damn thing as I see it look what happened to spectrum... — read more
We will all be lucky to have a job in 5 years
http://bgr.com/2018/03/24/charter-wireless-service-coming-release-date/amp/
Fiber is failing
Heard that a lot of strung fiber is damaged, can we get some statistics?
One question for Lodi
Now that you have officially filed for an election, I have only one question to ask: Are you going to allow Hilber to come and manipulate your brain cells?
Where are my 401k contributions for the past week.
Just realized, that my money is not deposited into fidelity, when it's taken from my paycheck. It's deposited a week later! What are they doing with it? Investing it?
Circle of Excellence
So this replaces the Warehouse Run. Did anybody actually even know about this? I see two ATS employees that won. Of course in the Suddenlink footprint. I'll be honest though, never heard boo about this. Anybody?
Check your reviews !!
Numbers are off !!!! Seems weird
Monmouth depot
Has anyone heard rumors or any truth to this? How do we feel about it?
Even if you add the two together you are still down on the IPO
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NJ depots
The time is now. Your 2 year guarantee is about to expire. Don't let the company mislead you with a contract that is not even close to being ratified. If being union s---s so bad why are they doing so much to stop you. I'd rather fight for my future... — read more
Morris Union
Hearing some grumblings in Morris. Any fellow techs here interested and have you heard the same?
Hawthorne Poll
Trying to get an idea where Hawthorne stands right now. Go to this web site and honestly answer this question. (Hawthorne techs only) https://www.strawpoll.me/15309401
Another ftth manager jumps ship
Another ftth manager jumps ship to spectrum. Whos next? They know the deal with this place. They all fill your head things are going to be great and they do the opposite. They are all full of $hit and lie to your face.
Field techs have to do 7 jobs minimum a day now. When will it stop
Field service techs have to do 7 jobs minimum a day now. No more point system. If you dont complete your 7 jobs it goes against you. What if that one box install takes you 3 hours cause your on the phone with vdo or the house has failing devices?... — read more
Fiber beta
So when are we selling this service, it’s been tested enough
questions for Hawthorne shop
What else does Altice have to do in order for you to say "enough is enough"? Is 2.8% supposed to be the new norm? At what point do you think you should take action to secure your employment? Do you really think Altice has intentions of making things... — read more
2.8 percent
Did all Techs get that 2.8 percent ??
HR question
Just wondering if it's safe to approach HR with an issue relating to somebody a few levels above me? Anybody had any dealings with them and can tell me if I should approach them or simply stay away to make sure I don't put a target on my own back?... — read more
MediaCom
Is there an announcement coming soon? There’s been rumors swirling about the acquisition of media com or some mediacom markets ...local radio ads are now adverstising in these markets as suddenlink or altice and they are still currently mediacom... — read more
Direct sales is cut off at the knees
If you are looking to work in Direct Sales you may want to pass. This department requires your own car own insurance and has had a compensation cutback that will make you cry. The corporate Managers are all feeling the pain to save money.They cut... — read more
Response to poster MODUS OPERANDI
This in response to a post by modus operandi @RZCJYzH-jyl I respectfully disagree with you. You're certainly entitled to your own opinion but I must advise you NOT to convey information that is not factual. "they take credit for things they had... — read more
Anyone leave ats recently, did they pay you out for unused vacation time?
Monday I will be putting in my two weeks and want to make sure my 48hrs of vacation time will be paid out. If not im gonna use it. Finally getting off the titanic, cant wait!
Even the qc jobs are being contracted.
Quality Control Technician ITC Service Group (“ITC”) , is a leading provider of broadband installation, planning, wireless, design and staffing solutions to the telecommunications industry. With over 40 years’ experience in the telecom business, as... — read more
shout out to Oakland
A year ago today (3/1/17), you guys pulled off the impossible. You voted YES (49-to-46) to be represented by IBEW. I give you guys a lot of credit for being able to see through all the deception, manipulation, and intimidation from management... — read more
A little perspective on this "aggressive" fiber to the home project:
There's 29,000 customers in Litchfield system. (all 8 towns) --- For comparison, there's 132,000 customers coming out of the Hicksville Hub / 70,000 coming out of Hub A of the Bronx system Litchfield has very low HPM (homes per mile) Dexter NOT gonna... — read more
Cost Cutting Technique
Wonder how much was saved for... Sick days removed Holiday removed Holiday bonus cancelled Sick and personal payouts eliminated New pto accrual limits Holiday parties cancelled Reduced vehicle maintenance Pay check errors And on and on and on... Is... — read more
He left
Mr oh I’m In Newark cause my skin but left for Piscatway to try n run the other race his way... lol. Now he ran back. Lucky his family has a high position in Altice USA so he can package out. You ant fooling no body you should of stayed with the... — read more
Altice 4th quarter 2017
Altice USA (NYSE:ATUS) is up 2.8% postmarket after posting Q4 earnings where revenues ticked up nearly 3% and it guided for more of the same in 2018. Net income came to $2.25B, incorporating a tax benefit of $2.42B. EBITDA was up 11.7% to $1.04B... — read more
Altice performance
Any word on Altice performance for 1st quarter ?
Fiber in bridgeport
The tech who got shot was a QC guy, does that mean we have started fiber in Bridgeport leaving the Litchfield Headend the most outdated and smallest workforce?
Startz
Where is my free STARZ on demand ???