Contrarian value investor Tocqueville Asset Management in aggregate made some big changes to its overall investments in well-known large-cap stocks. Tocqueville bought substantially more AT&T stock (ticker: T) in the fourth quarter, while slashing... — read more
Show of hands
Who here actively hopes to see AT&T fail?
Cleveland Org
Any offers voluntary or forced coming for the Cleveland org?
‘Like being fired, only politely’ – AT&T Store closes without warning
Is this the future of retail? The AT&T Store at 1004 18th Ave. NW (Austin, MN) closed its doors Tuesday, and according to Retail Sales Consultant Kacie Huggan, there was no warning to employees before hand... — read more
Management arbitration agreement
It appears there is a management forced arbitration agreement, but it can be opted out of somehow. I can not find any details about it on one stop. Does anyone know how I can get the details of it, and how the opt out process works?
It is legal to secretly record your boss
For the upcoming layoffs - be sure to record everything. It comes under One Party Consent Laws, and the one-party consent rule means that if one party of the conversation has given permission to be recorded, then it is lawful. In this case, you... — read more
Hypothetical - whom would accept a 5% pay cut to keep their jobs?
If enough people sign up - would the layoffs be significantly reduced? Do you think moral would improve? I'm about 5 years from retirement (just over 20 years of service). I doubt I can find a replacement job with similar pay - and certainly... — read more
any more US call centers being outsourced? anyone know
if do know, provide details. Consumer, business etc.
AP Exclusive: AT&T under pressure to defy Maduro’s censors
Read the whole article. Short version : att is choosing profits over allegiance to USA or simply doing the right thing... — read more
Letters going out to ATO on 1/17/2020
Best of luck to you all. I don't think I'm going to survive this round after going through what seems like 2 layoff sessions per year this past decade. It's a sad state of affairs, those who get axed, and those that survive to pick up the slack.
HBO MAX CHIEF DISMISSES HIGH CONTENT FEE VS. OTHERS
People do not shop for their entertainment experiences with price being the primary motivation, AT&T HBO MAX Chief Reilly told a TV critics meeting Wednesday. "People don’t say, ‘I'd love to go to this concert, I don't really want to go to this one... — read more
ATTs High Potential List
Has led to massive inbreeding and boneheaded leadership.
Damage control?
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/att-tv-now-adds-500-hours-of-dvr-storage-3-streams-to-select-packages/
D9 prem techs
Being forced to 6 days next week. Not even 3 weeks into the quarter. Guess this is the push before the next round of layoffs.
Question, What is the frst thing you will do before launching an streaming product?
https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/01/15/losing-roku-is-just-the-latest-disaster-for-att-tv.aspx
Where has Randall been, anyway?
Haven't seen nor heard a peep from him since before the holidays. Stephens is the one out schmoozing investors and trying to keep the cup of koolaid full. My guess, he's laying low this year even though they've publicly said he's be around... — read more
what channels are being laid off?
Curious..... Any COR ATT retail or Cricket Wireless layoffs discussed?
Asset Protection Layoffs
Heard 16 surpluses from Asset Protection. Six took packages (leaving 1/31/20) and the other 12 were just let go.
DTV warehouse future
So when is the future of DTV warehouses Being decided? Are they staying? Are they being outsourced?
Anyone else find it impossible to climb the corporate ladder?
You worked for decades stuck in your position. You applied for numerous higher-level spots, that you were qualified for, and a perfect candidate, and yet you were always denied, overlooked, and simply dismissed? And now you cling to the hopes of not... — read more
CFB Championship sponsored my AT&T
We have plenty of money for all sorts of sponsorships. However we are going to slow spending/ almost stop the fiber build... layoffs will continue until our revenues go up... how does this make sense?
Insanity defines this place
"Great Money, but Insane Work" 5 supervisors in the past 12 months Current Employee Neutral Outlook Disapproves of CEO I have been working at AT&T full-time for more than 12 years Pros Great Money Plenty of... — read more
Why do people want to see HBO Max fail?
Why does it feel like people are cheering on HBO Max to fail? What will any of us lose if it becomes a success? And I can tell you what many can lose if it doesn't - their jobs! I really wish people who worked here supported this company more... — read more
No break from layoffs
So, we didn't even last full two weeks in the new year without layoffs. Is this a new record?
Excpect 100 million subcribers AT&T says while Gears Up for HBO Max Launch With Preview Channel
The Bottom Line It wont, and stock will be in free fall, Should investors buy AT&T for the upcoming dividend? Earnings per share have been shrinking in recent times. What's more, AT&T is paying out a majority of its earnings and over half its free... — read more
D6
District 6 morphling here. The transportation industry is doing well. Everyone is still working mostly because we have to or die of hunger.
https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1216797938862526464
https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1216797938862526464
You may, or may not be laid off, however, You Matter!
Anyone else find it hard to concentrate on the task at hand when everyone is getting called to an all hands on deck meeting and told they may or may not be laid off? Your career and livelihood hangs in the balance, that is all. We plan to severely &... — read more
Oops, who forgot Roku? “Uffda!! How did this happen?! How in the world am I going to fix this?” Randall
AT&T has publicly announced that AT&T TV and HBO Max are their main focus. AT&T hopes that the launch of AT&T TV will help turn around their recent subscriber losses and help their TV segment become more profitable. Now AT&T has found themselves... — read more
More Layoffs to cover for Illegal behavior
In the news AT&T Resolve TVS Dispute With $76M Settlement
Cdo
5% reduction. Just had impacted work group call
New Age Discrimination
AARP Magazine recently shared a large piece about "Ageism in the Workplace" Now it's discrimination to tell someone they're doing something "Old School" The article will help you if you feel you're being pushed out because of your age... — read more
10 AM CST CALL - Fea Surplus is Coming!
Just got off a “you may/may not” be surplused call. We won’t know for sure until mid January. Approximately a 3% reduction in our ATO workgroup.
Tillson Org - Surplus Is Coming!
I received the 12CST "Important" meeting. I can't wait to hear her read the script legal approved. Time to fire skilled employees to replace them with cheaper id–ts. But Wall Street will bust a nut when they see the balance sheet!
Florida retail mandatory phone conference Sat 1/18
On Saturday at 8AM there is a mandatory conference call of all retail employees hosted by our VP of retail. We are being told it is about ATT TV launching soon. Any information if this the real reason?
Petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA)
https://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/petitioners/taa_search.cfm About the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program The Trade Act of 1974 (19 USC § 2271 et seq.), as amended, established Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) to provide assistance to... — read more
Layoffs in ATO - what's going on?
Does anyone have any information regarding the layoff status in ATO? The last thing I heard was in December from a town hall and I haven't heard anything since and it's already mid-January. Another rumor I'm hearing is that there will be layoffs at... — read more
Field Operations-Business / DEG Integration
Any recent news on this? I know the official migration date for DEG to be absorbed by Business was 1/1/2020 and it looks like all the Webphone changes have already happened as well.
DO NOT TRAIN YOUR REPLACEMENT!
If AT&T has given you the boot, but they expect you to train your replacement before you go, just say no! Take all your knowledge with you as you leave this place. Don't help Randall as he screws you and your fellow workers over, let him and this... — read more