We have contacted the union and are waiting for a response back, Are there any other depots being told this???? Can the company dictate when we are allowed to take our unpaid lunch time? Can someone show me where it states in writing that we cannot... — read more
news 12 Westchester update
is another round of layoffs coming for news managers, assignment editors and reporters in Westchester? is Lisa L. and S. and others about to get the boot? did they just find new young blood to do their jobs for half the money with no attitude? the... — read more
Lightpath transfer to ATS delayed
Lightpath has been delayed until 4th Q
What is coming June 2017???
Why do people keep hinting something huge is coming June -July of 2017. What is this big rude awakening being spoke of
SERVANCE PACKAGE
Has anyone whom received a package able to collect unemployment?
Altice attempts to clean house once again
Just heard today that supervisors are on the chopping block. Basically they were told to apply for other positions in the company or they will get severance if they arent placed. In one depot all of the field service supervisors are on the chopping... — read more
Metrics?
Now we find out that it will take 18 months to promote. 9 months in current position with passing score cards and meeting goals. Then training and meeting metrics for another 9 months. Has anyone heard anything about new metrics for score cards? In... — read more
Long shot
As of Dec. 31, 2016, the company had approximately 16,000 employees, of which 227 were represented by a labor union. On March 10, 2017, an additional 100 employees became represented by a union. Save your union dues and play the lottery it sounds... — read more
Layoffs
Has anyone who didn't take the package been forced to a layoff yet?
As Soon As You Guys Gave Up On Yourselves... I GAVE UP ON YOU.
It's been a while seen I've handed any postings here. I stood by and checked every single day on your progress. Not saying a word. For a second I thought you guys came to your senses and realized you were being set-up for negative future changes... — read more
Newark!!!
Trying to get 22 and 24 yrs old kids living home with their parents to go union is like talking to a brick wall. But we tried and we lost and im ashamed!!! Of this company and the way its going. But they are going to see to what a mistake it was... — read more
Employee pay
Employees that agreed to a pay structure change were dismayed when last pay cycle we were all given 80% less than what was promised to us. When we attempt to bring it up to our supervisors we are told to stop being negative and to just go out and do... — read more
Closing WV (suddenlink) call center
It is true? Hearing 1 of suddenlinks bigger call centers closing soon
Packages
Please offer the package so i cant get out of this hell hole.
"AlticeUSA strongly believes that a direct relationship with our employees promotes an environment of trust..."
Altice USA workers in Newark, N.J., won’t be asking customers to look for the Union label anytime soon after they voted down representation from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for the second time last week. According to people... — read more
Altice drug testing
Altice will be doing random drug testing from now on to avoid accidents within the workplace
Where oh where is the ATS employee handbook.....
Oh that's right, ATS techs aren't employees, they are federal contractors... oakland_united
The Panama papers.
While the use of offshore business entities is not illegal in the jurisdictions where they are registered, and often not illegal at all, reporters found that some Mossack Fonseca shell corporations seem to have been used for illegal purposes... — read more
UNION
if your shop is planning on going union you should plan on keeping it low key and avoid posting anything on this site until you are successful. Rumors have it that Newark campaign was over successful with failing results. This was due to management... — read more
Bad
It's Bad very very Bad .
Serious question, and if I'm wrong I'll admit it.
Is the IPO being made available to the techs to get in on? I'll bet dollars to donuts it's not. And if not what does that tell you? Pawns!
News 12 Connecticut working out of New Jersey
http://www.thehour.com/business/article/With-N-J-studio-Altice-drops-new-anchors-into-11074064.php
Shills
How do you know who anybody is who makes comments on this board? I happen to think this place is infested with management trying to convince you that they're workers who don't want a union. The proof is in the pudding as to whether you need a union... — read more
For everyone else....
Anyone else who thinks that union representation is a good thing, be sure to read all the comments since the vote. The union reps are the ones calling you s---ers, idiots, rats, etc. Do they sound like the people you want to call brother? They were... — read more
Why
Could I get some insight I do not get It I cannot begin to comprehend we gave you as much information that we can possibly give, you guys were the most informed what is it, looking up to daddy cause they pay you. Do you know your worth? What is it?... — read more
Newark - "decided to maintain a direct relationship"
You may know that the IBEW recently filed a petition to represent our field service technicians and warehouse employees at our Newark, NJ depot. The vote was held today. We are pleased to report that our employees in the Newark depot voted AGAINST... — read more
Next shop?
Lodi?, Morris?, Rockland? Which shop is next to get amped up for the union but get cold feet at the vote. I guess corporate greed is gonna continue to abuse the American worker. This is why the US is where it's at now. Rock bottom
Oh the suspense!!!
Post results immediately please!!!! Come on Newark!!
Vote yes!!!!!
Last chance to have a chance!!! Vote YES!!!
Look at this articles beginning paragraph.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-cable-ipo-for-the-risk-hungry-1491937588?ru=yahoo?mod=yahoo_itp&yptr=yahoo Writing on the wall, street, news, and on our spirits.
ATS CONTRACTORS
The pieces are all in place to transition from hourly W- 2 employees to piece working 1099 contractors for ATS. First, as soon as the company gained control, heads start rolling from the top and so forth, others "Voluntarily left to explore different... — read more
Brooklyn Techs Jumping Ship???
Brothers and Sisters I have been informed that a few of you are looking to take jobs in Charter( Spectrum). I just want to let you know that they want you to work during the strike. Crossing a picket line is a scab and will put you in a bad way with... — read more
Meeting
where and What time is the meeting tomorrow in RVC ? I'm hearing a buzz around the depot.
Here is the IPO...
http://www.newsday.com/business/altice-usa-files-with-sec-to-go-public-1.13425142