There are no active budgets in the company except for a few major programs. i know literally entire groups of people doing nothing except re-working unfunded projects for reviews. these layoffs will occur its just a matter of time. the company will... — read more
ARSMi is redundant
Why do we have AR supported at a national level AND a market level? Why isn’t AR part of the R2G org considering all of the leaders of the channel are there?
AT&T plan for advertising subsidized cellphones hits Senate roadblock
https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/att-plan-for-advertising-subsidized-cellphone-hits-senate-roadblock
Please explain current southwest JOG
I’m recently in a southwest region non-management Surplus situation. Can someone please explain the current Job Offer Guarantee?
Example of poor decision-making.
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4375134-t-bad-choice
ATT management double-speak .
So tired of all the BS that management wants us to work smarter and harder and then when you try you run up against the buzzsaw of bureaucracy. Why play the game of telling staff to bring ideas and improvements forward if NONE of them ever are... — read more
Sleepless in st. Louis
All very true
Testing techs, order writers, service reps who don't sell - all targeted in the west
Not just targeted, it has been an absolute purge. Those who are still employed either had to move, drive 200 miles a day or ended up in small business call center purgatory. I wish they would bring back regular back office job, but it's never going... — read more
Any District 4 news?
Any word on the meeting tomorrow? Is management being surplused? Is management being offered buyout? Is direct tv being sold? Is a surplus coming for AFO? Appointments are being missed left and right, you can pretty much right your own... — read more
District 6 layoffs, today
Dallas is surprising 4 of 19 communication consultants, Houston 9 of 19. Happy Thursday 🐿. November 21 off payroll date.
Retiree Pr-scrip-ion Insurance Coverage
Is anyone else having trouble with AT&T updating their records to reflect that retirees have pr-scrip-ion coverage? Since retiring in March 2020 with more than 30 years of NCS with AT&T, I have had recurring problems with AT&T updating their... — read more
Broadband and Video layoff announcements coming next week
Good luck to everyone. No matter what happens, never forget how valuable you are.
“The best distributor of HBO Max is in fact our own company,” Stankey said. “Our best engagement with HBO Max comes from AT&T customers.”
https://www.barrons.com/articles/att-ceo-john-stankey-lays-out-companys-4-priorities-hbo-max-5g-dividend-debt-51600186773
what AT&T CAN LEARN FROM GOOGLE
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/10/26/why-google-fiber-is-no-longer-rolling-out-to-new-cities/ According to The Washington Post, “the cost of acquiring video content was ‘the single biggest impediment’ to Google Fiber’s... — read more
Thoughts on Tech Mahindra?
I personally find it very difficult and frustrating, trying to collaborate with Tech Mahindra resources. I’m finding that is due to cultural differences, as much as to communication issues. Anyone else seeing the same thing?
Randall's Failure, and Stankey changing course?
3 Top Priorities for AT&T's CEO John Stankey is looking to bring some focus to the telecom giant's business. outlined NOW three key areas of focus for the telecom giant at a recent investors conference: Continue to build out the fiber... — read more
I know people who would give their left arm to work here
It saddens me to see how many are taking their jobs here for granted. I wish more of you would realize just how lucky you are. Now go ahead, downvote me, I don't expect anything better.
AT&T Broadband?
T seems to be fighting the idea to provide broadband to people, laying off Individuals, and taking on lawsuits because they haven’t been focused on providing... broadband. Wow
Not obligated' to provide customer information, AT&T says
https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2020/09/15/att-under-fire-mississippi-rural-internet/3463300001/
Senators Question AT&T about layoffs
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) led his colleagues in demanding answers from AT&T, after the company recently announced plans to eliminate more than 3,400 union-represented technician and clerical jobs and 1,300 retail jobs... — read more
https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/8033848/avct-announces-xavier-williams-as-new-ceo
AVCT Announces Xavier Williams as New CEO.
Feds: IBM did discriminate against older workers in making layoffs (T next?)
if at&t didn't run their layoff hit list just right the past couple of years, look out: https://www.wraltechwire.com/2020/09/14/feds-ibm-did-discriminate-against-older-workers-in-making-layoffs/ Tech giant IBM discriminated against older... — read more
D9 surplus?
Any news in the west on craft surplus? District 9
CWA D3 to open multiple core jobs
Just got off a call. Multiple core jobs coming to several areas.
Can you say delusional?
So Stankey “couldn’t be more pleased” with HBO Max's progress since May... Now, I understand that he has to say stuff like that to placate shareholders who are undoubtedly and rightfully disappointed, but am I the only one who thinks that he actually... — read more
PACK MENTALITY WILL $$$AVE AT&T
AT&T CEO Sees Less Hope That 5G iPhone Will Fuel Upgrade Pandemic-ravaged economy will weigh on phone shoppers ‘We aren’t in the best of economic times,’ Stankey says The wireless industry has long hoped that the arrival of 5G-enabled devices... — read more
AT&t SE 4th Quarter surplus info
89 UNION HEADs ROLLING OFF PAYROLL http://www.cwa3406.org/
Exclusive: AT&T considers cellphone plans subsidized by ads
https://www.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-t-considers-cellphone-plans-020327521.html “I believe there's a segment of our customer base where given a choice, they would take some load of advertising for a $5 or $10 reduction in their mobile bill,”... — read more
Why didn’t ATT focus on building out the network?
Like really SBC? You dumb dumbs purchased the ATT name and forgot it’s bread and butter. The F’ing network. No reason to buy unneeded Directv, no need to buy Time Warner and forget your home base. With all that money wasted you could have... — read more
Their new Reality , AT&T says it’s planning a lower-priced version of HBO Max — with advertising
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/technology/2020/09/15/att-says-its-planning-a-lower-priced-version-of-hbo-max-with-advertising/
CA PUC AFFIRMS $3.75 M FINE OF AT&T FOR DISREGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY
Is it cheaper to pay the fine than to upgrade the network? "fining AT&T $2.5 million for refusing to provide requested required information on how it delivers 911 service and $1.25 million for misrepresenting and disregarding CPUC rules."... — read more
CWA D3 NEWS?
Nothing from D3?
I hate this place!
Now, it is — I hated this place! Home of Highly Compensated (so called.....executive) Employees. Home of No Intelligent "Manager" Employees. Home for Backstabbers. Home of Long Hours, Miserable Pay, EEO Flunkie - Affirmative Action... — read more
Verizon & Disney joining forces while Comcast gains 500k broadband Subs
Verizon CEO Touts Disney Streaming Bundle Offer Disney 60M Subs Comcast Peacock 15M Subs AT&T HBOMAX 4M ................................free... — read more
IBEW layoffs announced
never ends ...
Only Stankey know how
Finally A Game Plan to—Finally—Connect Every American to Broadband "We’ve struggled for years to bring high-speed Internet to rural and low-income Americans. Here’s how to get the job done " said John... — read more
The AT&T Monopoly Gives Tips On Fixing A Broadband Problem It Spent Thirty Years Creating
https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20200909/07395345273/over-politico-att-monopoly-gives-tips-fixing-broadband-problem-it-spent-thirty-years-creating.shtml from excerpt: This one's a real laugher if you know AT&T's history. For the better part... — read more
AT&T Boss John Stankey “Couldn’t Be More Pleased” With HBO Max Progress
More cluelessness.... https://deadline.com/2020/09/att-boss-john-stankey-couldnt-be-more-pleased-with-hbo-max-progress-nods-to-mulan-release-strategy-1234577030/ AT&T CEO John Stankey says he “couldn’t be more pleased” with the progress of HBO... — read more