Heat warnings in Miami area, Unrelenting rain for the foreseeable future in Ms, Al, Ga, Fl, and some SC. Wear high socks, they keep those rubber boots from rubbing and remember TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN. Just stay at the work center. Chin up!

It appears that the company has been playing chess while the union has been playing parcheesi. They have handed the company the keys to a new method of operation with this strike. The company’s plan to finally reorganize and shed massive numbers of... — read more 

I fought for more in 24, but left with less after this mess!

You will have to access your bill to verify your $20 DTV/Uverse credit for missing out on football and Disney programs. It might be Dec. before you find it if at all.

AT&T CFO Pascal Desroches to Update Shareholders at Bank of America Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference on September 5. Tune in at 8:00 a.m. ET on September 5 for a fireside chat with AT&T’s chief financial officer, where he will cover... — read more 

Just saying, T used to be 22 states, not 21. Don’t give Stank any ideas. AT&T Completes Sale of Connecticut Wireline Operations to Frontier Communications DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2014 — AT&T today closed the sale of its incumbent local exchange operations... — read more 

https://www.asyousow.org/our-work/ceo-pay/blog/2022/5/13/atampt-paid-67743037-to-former-ceo-this-year-but-you-wont-find-that-in-summary-compensation-table

HR please address ASAP about forcing managers to Georgia

Received email today asking for management assistance for help with southeastern strike. Asking for volunteers to be deployed to 9 southeast states , to be paid by corporate and it is vague about additional monies after strike. Not qualified for... — read more 

What is some advice for midmarkets, or I guess for everyone in this company? I’m stuck and I want to leave this company but I don’t want to go to a company with a lower salary. Ahhhh

Is there any truth to what I’m hearing about craft titles being eliminated within the next year or two? While we are out here on the line the company is supposedly gathering data on which jobs are being efficiently handled by the contractors. Today... — read more 

https://www.asyousow.org/our-work/ceo-pay/blog/2022/5/13/atampt-paid-67743037-to-former-ceo-this-year-but-you-wont-find-that-in-summary-compensation-table AT&T Paid $67,743,037 to Former CEO This Year but You Won’t Find that in Summary Compensation... — read more 

I was told by my West regional CP management to standby for deployment to the southeast . I was told that when the west ratifies their TA contact, I can expect to be forced to help with the southeast strike. Why don’t you guys & gals in the... — read more 

Heard 100 in Bedminster, NJ and some in Legg group but no numbers or off payroll dates.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/4/24236069/verizon-frontier-acquisition-fiber-fios-report

Just wondering if anyone knows how much money CWA has in the bank to pay its members. As of today, about 11% of bargained employees have crossed the picket line. So, 1,650 of about 15,000, leaving 13,350 potentially being paid by CWA. At $300 a week... — read more 

Question here- why fly management from California to the SE to cover for strikers when you can hire locally? BTW - I support the union and I think it’s so messed up that Stankey and his minions are having California managers flown to SE at corporate... — read more 

We ain’t leaving. The show must go on!!

id-Market Leadership A Disconnect Between Operations and Reality There’s a serious disconnect between leadership and operations in the mid-market. It feels like CB and AR are completely tone-deaf to what’s actually happening on the ground. The... — read more 

Well another worthless email was sent for survey! Waste of time for sure

One can lay off people without humiliating them, or manage teams without behaving like an a--hole. Companies can function better if people cooperate instead of leadership promoting backstabbing culture. It can all be done rationally, without drama... — read more 

CPs, if you are in SE due to the strike, does that mean your job at home is expendable? Consider this: You may have risked losing your job at home because business operations continued while you were away and your absence went unnoticed.

Just waiting on the day T personnel to wake up and start some new attacks on the Union. I hope you guys come up with some new material. By the way how is the RTO and the layoffs coming along. I hope some will share news on that. I do know that a slow... — read more 

AT&T Southeast Bargaining Report #60 “We spent all day today reviewing data and crunching benefits numbers to help achieve our goal to provide the best outcome for our members. The goal is to get our members in the best economic position possible to... — read more 

FYI. If you are on strike, many creditors will defer/suspend your payments until you return, just need to ask. Credit union loans is a one example, some credit card companies and mortgage companies too. It’s the start of a new month so, the sooner... — read more 

The anxiety AT&T creates is wrong. It is morally reprehensible.

Just a question. Do they get the picketing wage per week?

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.

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 

https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/nokia-signs-deal-with-at-t-after-losing-network-contract-to-ericsson-124090300943_1.html

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.

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 

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

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!

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.

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 

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/03/working-10-to-4-is-the-new-9-to-5-commuting-data-shows.html

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?

"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