https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2018/02/16/att-demands-trump-administration-logs-in-court-battle-over-time-warner-deal/?utm_term=.65456e5c989c "DOJ should produce a log of any conversations that may have transpired between the White... — read more 

I had the opportunity to work for AT&T for over 10 years in various roles and recently volunteered for the package. I know on this blog people are scared and pissed at ATT about getting surplused. While I understand, keep in mind AT&T is a publicly... — read more 

According to my ARSM there will be significant focus on the obvious (DTV, Broadband, and Gross Adds). Very little store closures for COR and AR. This came from the 2018 kickoff meeting they had. It's credible info, but it's at&t so we know they are... — read more 

Has anyone heard rumors of a surplus coming soon in the Tech Dev organization?

How we got here In 1980, union membership density stood at 23 percent of the work force; some 40 years later, just over 11 percent of American workers belong to unions. During the same period, wealth inequality in the U.S. continued to accelerate... — read more 

I wouldn’t be so confident in our union! The pre tech jobs saved in MO(dist 6) were told 2 weeks later that they would have to follow the work. Basically, move to New Mexico or Texas. What a emotional roller coaster! I feel for the appendix J... — read more 

Redmond, WA and ATT Mobility Austin will be surplused. No one specifically until March 1st. So March 1st, anyone of us can get our walking papers.

Why are we so afraid ? It's not normal to work in fear. This is just a job .. use this platform as a stepping stone to propel yourself to bigger and better things. Do you see yourself beyond a cubical ? Do you see your self beyond working for a... — read more 

Any word on surplus numbers or percentages in C&E Cundiff org? Did they get enough volunteers?

No updates??????

Layoff of AT&T Prem Techs – STOPPED! Updated On: Feb 14, 2018 Share February 14, 2018 On February 2, 2018, AT&T notified IBEW Local Union 21 they were contemplating a Premise Technician Layoff. Since then there have been multiple conversations... — read more 

Just heard that a big layoff, or in slimy randy speak, “surplus”, is coming in March. That’s all I know, don’t know what groups or geographical areas.

Who has timelines?

1st level management are next on the chopping block, Prem Tech managers are about to be Surplus. Round 2 coming soon, Michigan area Detroit,Pontiac,Flint,Saginaw,Lansing and Grand Rapids..List also includes Area Managers (2nd level) . It’s only about... — read more 

How many and where?

More surplus notifications coming tomorrow 2/12/2018 in Michigan. Guess the first wave wasn’t enough.

Anyone who lives in Seattle area should jump on this. Who in tech that works for AT&T is BOTHELL area makes this much... — read more 

Account managers (CSEs) within the National Business Group (Regional Business and Select Accounts) are being required to use Solutions Providers to process all of their contracts/solutions for their assigned regions & customers. Account managers are... — read more 

If they company wants to get rid of people why are they not making Enhanced Pension Offers (EPO) like they have in the past?

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/07/att-exploring-ipo-for-its-directv-latin-america-stake.html

The idea is for you to submit an order even if the customer isn’t ready for it. “They can think about it until it’s installed or not because there’s no commitment.” I know of reps submitting orders 30 days out and just rolling them, out running... — read more 

Does anybody else believe the company intentionally allowed reps to rack up high numbers with DTV Now (accessory discounts, same day cancels, etc) just to fire reps via circumventing the union grievance process?

It sounds like some of you don't understand the process. There will never be a VP level call where they tell you that you are either "safe" or "surplussed", or ask for any volunteers to be surplussed. The VP level calls are only to inform you if you... — read more 

Has anyone heard of any retail layoffs coming?

There is a meeting tomorrow 2-9-2018 between ibew 21 and AT&T . The last rumor I heard was 150 in Illinois. So I hope ibew 21 fights hard to keep people employed, when their are contractors doing DTV work in all areas . So pray that the union stands... — read more 

Q3 2015: 281,240 employees Q3 2017: 256,800 employees

Any news on when this is happening, last I heard this month they were going to be lowering headcount, and not a total layoff.

Anyone here of more layoffs planned later in 2018? If so, any word on timing later this year? Plenty of them happening in 1Q

Have anyone heard anything or rumors about surpluses in the Southeast/East regions? If so, who and what positions are at risk?

I’m close to retirement - a couple years but am fully retirement eligible. Any downside to answering I’m interested in leaving ? It would be nice to get severance.

Receive a email to attend a layoff call at 12:30 PM tomorrow. It's crazy that this is the new normal and gotta wait and see if you have a job or not every quarter . How can an employee work under these conditions knowing that your livelihood is... — read more 

Select individuals have been emailed to attend a call tomorrow 2/6 at 12CST. I'm assuming if you got an email you are safe, if not, start looking?

Sorry to hear about the prem techs. Anyone here in California? Have any of you heard anything about layoffs taking place here? So far I’ve just been hearing about the Midwest today

Round 1 has begun..premise tech managers were notified they are out of a job. Round 2 March-April after more techs are surplus. If you are 1st level management start looking elsewhere now, because it’s coming.

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4141959-t-blah-results-hidden-tax-reform-boosts

I am getting offers for contract position with AT&T and laid off recently from AT&T. Do I have to wait for 6 months?

1st level and 2nd level manager layoffs will be announced Monday in the Midwest , 20-30% reduction in the Midwest

Updated On: Feb 02, 2018 Share February 2, 2018 AT&T notified IBEW Local Union 21 that they are contemplating a Premise Technician Layoff. A layoff has not been announced. We received this notification because of the letter that was negotiated during... — read more