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Get ready, managers sending email asking to see who is interested In a VSP, which in other words if no one takes it will have a surplus!
Before any of you clowns start saying that it isn't true, I am in C and E district 6 and this happened today, also we are bargained for technicians not management.
Anyone know what the percentage is or have a clue if there is a list again like last time?
Be on your guard here comes the bo-m September 15th

A union has filed a complaint against Amazon and its subcontractors for allegedly violating New York's WARN Act. The complaint claims over 1,300 delivery drivers were let go without the legally required 90 days' notice. This action impacts drivers in New York City and surrounding suburban areas. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is seeking back wages, benefits, and penalties for the affected workers. The state Labor Department is currently reviewing the complaint.

New York

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/amazon-subcontractors-shut-down-drivers/

Company laid off a bunch of engineers , and now is forcing techs to do the zero pen jobs that fell to them. The union is so stupid , they didn’t even argue for a differential pay for its members. Company is saving millions making techs do the engineering work now. What does the union do besides sc--w over its members at every turn lol

Hearing rumors of a EISP again today.Is it true has there been talk with the union ??

"Shady business practices like creating a subsidiary company which is 95% subcontractors to avoid paying unionized employees and sidestepping liability."

is this the new secret acquisition?

So far it’s been rumored over the past 6 months that every week the EISP is coming.Yet here we are with more rumors of rumors.I would say I have been watching so many fellow union associates keep putting off their plans .At this point if they are ready to they should just go !!If the extra money is the deal breaker maybe your not ready to go .But ya so tired of hearing the same conversations!!!

Google agreed to pay $10 million for an enormous trove of business data from bankrupt Spirit Airlines—but the carrier’s flight attendant union is raising questions about what happens to privacy after a company goes belly up and AI swoops in.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2026/08/18/google-train-ai-spirit-airlines-data/

Portland's teachers' union has initiated a class action grievance against the school district. This action follows the issuance of layoff notices to at least 82 teachers. The union asserts that many of these notices violate established layoff procedures. The district disputes this characterization, citing complex review processes for seniority and qualifications. A significant budget shortfall is driving these planned reductions.

Portland, OR

https://www.kptv.com/2026/06/09/portland-teachers-union-files-class-action-grievance-over-district-wide-layoffs/

Portland State University has finalized its layoff plan, reducing the number of affected faculty and academic staff. The university will now eliminate 36 positions, a decrease from the previously announced 52. These cuts are part of a larger strategy to address a significant budget shortfall. While some positions were spared due to retirements and resignations, union leaders remain concerned about the university's long-term financial sustainability. The affected employees will continue working until their respective end dates in 2026 or 2027.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/21/portland-state-university-layoffs-oregon-education/

United Auto Workers members at John Deere will vote on a proposed two-year contract extension this Sunday. The agreement aims to provide stability for both the company and its employees. Details of the proposed contract have not been fully disclosed. Union leadership is expected to present the terms to the membership. The outcome of the vote will determine the future labor relations at Deere.

Moline, Illinois

https://www.kwqc.com/video/2026/08/22/deere-uaw-members-vote-sunday-proposed-two-year-contract-extension/?outputType=amp

Northeast CZW tech who are being forced into the Union are getting their comp sheets in September and will have 30 days to decide if they will be joining the Union or will be laid off by the end of year

Is this actually legal to force employees into the Union?

The city of Sacramento is planning to lay off or demote 37 employees to address a significant budget shortfall. A majority of these separations will impact park maintenance workers across 26 positions. Other affected departments include the Office of Public Safety Accountability and the city manager's office. The city is attempting to close a $66 million budget gap. Union representatives argue these layoffs will not solve the deficit and will harm essential services.

Sacramento, California

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article315644729.html

The current rumor now puts a EISP offer potentially in October for 4th quarter.But let’s face it the union people costs are already built in the expense for the next 4 years.The company knows by the then most will leave empty handed.So what I hear in New Jersey especially with Multiple fiber builds going along with many different network transformation projects there will not be some across the board massive EISP offered .The head count is not there any longer along .Coupled with the fact the company has the ability to just shuffle people around pretty much to anywhere in the State they need them to work the projects.The 30 mile rule the way it’s laid out would take you border to border in any direction.I have no idea about NY they may be different.Along with more then likely a number of offers to inside type people .So good luck ,but don’t hold your breath or base your future off Rumors of a huge pay day .

Courage to care. Fired conductor of 8 years due to attendance. Disability appointments not approved. Points to dismissal. Marine / army wife with disability Courage to care Union Pacific. Semper Fidelis not……….

So latest rumor mill puts a union associate EISP offer off till October .Then off payroll date December.Also it will be a few Hundred and targeted by craft and location !!Not across board!!No clue what else is up but we will see

Fresno Unified School District is implementing workforce reductions affecting over 200 employees due to declining enrollment and budget concerns. The school board approved measures to eliminate certificated positions and place classified employees on notice for layoff or displacement. A "bumping" system allows senior employees to take roles held by less senior staff, potentially preserving employment for many. District leaders state these cuts are necessary to stabilize finances and protect student services. The teachers' union has opposed the reductions, citing district reserves.

Fresno, CA

https://abc30.com/post/fusd-employees-may-have-bump-others-job-keep-own/19091174/

The Minnesota Star Tribune has implemented layoffs and buyouts affecting 24 union employees. These reductions are part of a larger company-wide initiative to decrease its workforce by approximately 15 percent. Most of the affected positions were within the newsroom, leading to an 11 percent reduction in news staff. However, no core news-gathering roles like reporters or photographers were eliminated. The company stated these changes are aimed at positioning the organization for long-term sustainability as a digital media company.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/24/minnesota-star-tribune-eliminates-24-union-jobs

Anyone know when the union pulse is coming out? I have some feedback I’d love to share with my 3rd-4th liner.

Ontario hospitals are experiencing severe financial strain due to provincial underfunding, leading to staff shortages and reduced care quality. A report highlights that Ontario funds its hospitals at the lowest per capita rate in Canada. This deficit impacts daily operations, forcing hospitals to seek external funding. The situation is exacerbated by an aging population and increased demand for complex medical services. Unions are advocating for increased provincial investment to ensure adequate patient care and hospital sustainability.

Oshawa, Ontario

https://www.durhamregion.com/news/lakeridge-hospital-struggles-with-layoffs-cuts-overcrowding/article_051c2c5b-7c57-5735-8b9f-ec1142426704.html

Hundreds of San Francisco city employees rallied and marched to protest proposed budget cuts and layoffs. Mayor Daniel Lurie plans to eliminate 500 positions due to a significant projected deficit. The cuts will affect various city services, including youth and senior clinics, and programs aimed at reducing violent crime. Some workers and patients expressed anger and concern over the impact of these decisions. Union members plan further action before a health department meeting.

San Francisco, California

https://www.ktvu.com/news/it-honestly-felt-like-disrespectful-punch-gut-sf-nurse-says-hundreds-protest-127-city-layoffs

Two weeks ago, Dell announced the layoff of all ISG developers, here at the Warsaw hub - about 250 people are leaving this month... Before this happened, we managed to form a trade union, which turned out to be the best decision we made ever! Thanks to the union, we were able to start negotiations with the company and ultimately secured decent severance packages. No, we didn't stop the layoffs, but the union slowed the process, made it less barbaric and added some fairness to the whole process. Instead of relying on misleading information from the company, passed to us by spineless managers, we received clear and honest updates from the union. We were not taken by surprise, in fact, our brave union comrats were better prepared than management.

So, my advice to every Dell employee: Don't be afraid, unite, and form a union, now!

No really, why don’t we start a union at Visa?

Your management can't help you, all your work has been taken from you, and given to vendors to create the illusion there is no work at all. Then they will either rebadge you, sell you, or put what is left into VZT.

By that time, there will be so few left you'll be happy just to have a job. When you tell your union rep what is going on they'll look at you with mild disdain or boredom and mutter the magic words "Well, they can do that".

The union has never spent a dime defending VZB techs or work... and they never will.

Former employees and supporters of The Washington Post gathered outside the company's headquarters to protest significant recent layoffs. The rally, organized by union guilds, featured speakers who shared their personal experiences and concerns about the impact of the cuts. Journalists highlighted how the reduced newsroom staff will affect their ability to cover the local region and hold power accountable. The elimination of the entire sports department was also a point of contention for many attendees. The event underscored the deep emotional and professional impact of the widespread job reductions.

Washington, D.C.

https://wtop.com/dc/2026/02/laid%E2%80%91off-washington-post-staff-rally-outside-d-c-headquarters-after-massive-cuts/

Mission Foods will permanently close its Pueblo facility on October 13, 2026. This closure will affect approximately 90 employees, with all job separations completed by October 27. Some unionized employees may have bumping rights to other distribution center positions. The company has notified local officials about the decision. The reason for the plant's closure was not provided.

Pueblo, Colorado

https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/mission-foods-plant-in-pueblo-closing-affecting-90-employees

I don’t know any electricians at any other major shops so I decided to reach out here. I don’t know how things are at your shop but the opinion at my shop is that we aren’t getting any union support at all. The IBEW has been nothing but crickets for ten years now and we don’t have anyone to enforce our contract with the railroad. Jeremy says jump and the union asks how high? Our local management just does whatever they want and we don’t have anyone willing to hold them to the agreement. I wonder if any of you other locals have considered joining together and firing our current union so we can find someone who would represent us against the railroad? We have the right to leave three years after a signed contract and maybe it’s time we shopped around and found a union who does more then collect our dues and send us a newspaper that doesn’t apply to us at all. Maybe things won’t change with a new union but I think it’s worth a try. At least we could put the IBEW on notice to let them know to start representing us or go leach off someone else.

Construction material wholesaler Norwesco is shutting down its Fife location. This closure will result in the permanent layoff of 54 employees. The company is moving operations to other sites as its lease expires. Union workers' bumping rights will be determined by their collective bargaining agreement. The Fife plant was the only GBA facility in the Pacific Northwest.

https://mynorthwest.com/local/fife-facility-laying-off/4266162

Fife, Washington

There is no actual reason that software development cannot be unionized and standardized. You could have real licensing exams to become a software developer. There is no real functional reason that this stack is better than that stack. A single stack could be standardized. Thus you could license this entire field. Licensed jobs provide more job security.

As for unionizing software development. Well the gaming industry is already doing so. If you think what we do here is more complicated than game development. Go make a video game. It’s high time software developers form a union. We are the perfect group for such a thing. We are not understood by our leadership. They do not listen to what we say. They do not allow us to make the system sturdy. Our stakeholders and purse strings holders do not respect us. We run, operate, and build on top of all the systems that run the company. Basically we are not allowed to actually practice our practice. Thus the only option is, we protect our practice through a union. Otherwise we let leadership continue to make cuts to software development headcount, and outsource or not. Then VZ’s systems just collapse. They’re already held together with sp-t and glue. The only way that VZ survives is if software developers are allowed to have a backbone and shape the companies systems. The only way that happens is if software developers collectively bargain against management.

Time and time again VZ has elected to cut doers and keep sayers. If you want this company to win. You have to organize the win. Period. No one is coming to save you.

RMSU is gone Nor Cal and PNW still online heard certain teams in mechanical came close to being shut down, territory got expanded here. Sounds like more TCIs will be in the works as they want everyone mobile.

So hearing pretty reliable sources at least in the New York/New Jersey area that the only EISP offered will be to inside people like clerks.Sounds like the company wants to not only train the new hires longer but Hire a few more before allowing field ops techs to leave .Its all about head count .Regardless of busy days or slow days they have to keep a certain headcount.I almost imagine it is required in case of a natural disaster or such but who knows they may just be waiting out the older groups

Mastec negotiating first contact with Local 827 in NJ. Any word on what work they will be doing?

How did we go from a huge enhancement EISP package to buyout anyone and everyone to no EISP yet delayed,And when it’s comes it’s going to be a regular EISP offered to only a handful of inside clerk positions.Did I miss something!!I know rumors are rumors but this was more then that .Now it’s being toned down.I mean did the company not hire enough replacements fast enough or did they just not plan for the loss of an entire older work force .Just very odd don’t matter I suppose we have a 4 year extension but what changed in few months

A union representing 281 workers at Extendicare Countryside is criticizing management for recent issues. They argue that corporate layoffs and cuts, not isolated problems, led to a provincial order to stop new admissions. Workers have voiced concerns about staffing levels and workloads for months. The union believes these issues directly impact resident care. They are calling for Extendicare to address staffing shortages and fill vacant positions.

Sudbury, Ontario

https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/union-layoffs-and-short-sighted-cuts-to-blame-at-extendicare-countryside-12658620

Los Angeles Unified School District has approved a significant pay increase for its employees, but now faces a substantial deficit. To cover the costs, the district plans to lay off thousands of its newest employees, primarily teachers. This decision is largely driven by California's "last in, first out" (LIFO) layoff law, which prioritizes senior employees. Union leaders negotiated the deal, knowing the implications for younger staff. The district's financial instability has led to county oversight and concerns about mismanagement.

Los Angeles, California

https://californiapolicycenter.org/california-schools-turn-to-child-sacrifice/

Thousands of nurses are protesting proposed layoffs at 17 CommonSpirit Health hospitals across California. Over 5,000 nurses signed a petition urging the company to withdraw its plans. The union argues these cuts will negatively impact patient safety and care quality. Hospital staff were notified of the proposed layoffs in June. CommonSpirit cites economic pressures and rising costs as reasons for the reductions.

Los Angeles, CA

https://patch.com/california/across-ca/some-cuts-dont-heal-nurses-rally-after-operator-ca-hospitals-announces-layoffs

A state watchdog agency has indicated that the Los Angeles Unified School District could have avoided its current financial crisis by not replacing departing staff. The district is now facing significant layoffs to address a $3.6 billion deficit. Despite authorizing thousands of layoffs, only a fraction were implemented, resulting in minimal savings. The district's solvency plan includes further job reductions, furlough days, and benefit changes, all requiring union negotiation. Ultimately, the school board must demonstrate the commitment to execute these necessary cuts.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.the74million.org/article/thousands-of-lausd-workers-face-layoffs-that-didnt-have-to-happen/

Baltimore Gas and Electric plans to lay off 67 employees by next spring, according to the union representing its workers. The company cites a sustained lack of work, attributing it to proactive maintenance and leak repairs reducing the need for internal staff. The union criticizes this move, stating BGE has increased spending on more expensive contractors recently. They also highlight BGE's profitability and warn of future service reliability issues and increased customer costs. BGE acknowledges the layoffs as a necessary restructuring for affordable and reliable service.

Baltimore, MD

https://www.thebanner.com/economy/bge-layoffs-rates-ACLMKU6F5ZAOJKNWZHSUR2LY4U/

The City of Austin is moving forward with a plan to centralize its technology department, known as One ATS. This initiative aims to save millions of dollars annually after a tax ballot measure failed. While city management states no layoffs are planned, they acknowledge costs will be reduced as people leave. A union representative expressed concerns about potential safety risks and the impact on public services. The consolidation is expected to affect tech employees across various city departments, including emergency services.

Austin, Texas

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/memo-outlines-steps-austin-one-ats-centralization-plan-city-tech-department/269-3b071275-2d5c-4465-9a42-03ff1eb932ea

Hearing rumblings that while there maybe the usual EISP this year it may not be like some say.Its sounding more and more like it’s not going to be across the board for anyone everyone to take.Its sounding more like a limited one for associates.One reason seems to be some departments groups are so small already!!Another reason is they just have little interest in giving extra money away when they know most are on the short list already in years left.Some of it is also sounding like is union wise for good reason want to the company to declare too many surplus groups because there is not a lot of faith they will get as many takers with gatt rates and medical cost up leaving the door for forced adjustment and layoffs.

I know this subject isn't necessarily about layoffs, but it definitely affects morale. Here are my thoughts...

I came up through CellularOne, then AT&T Wireless, then Cingular, then AT&T again. When SBC came along in 2006, they brought along this thing called Contingency Planning. It was explained to me that in the event of a strike of the union labor force, regular desk jockeys would head to the field and repair and maintain the phone network. I was like, WTF? Many of the IT types don't even know how to operate a sc--wdriver. But that's right, they will train them (us) to do the job. So, off many of us went for training. (BTW, it was the only business travel I had in decades. At least I got some In-N-Out on the company dime.) We learned how to climb ladders and poles, and some necessary skills for the role. We then retreated back to our offices to quickly forget what we learned. The process would continue until the next contract expired.

Do they really expect that this contingent workforce would be effective in the field? How many millions of dollars are spent, and for what exactly? A threat to the union workers? And another thing when it comes to recruiting talent: How long into the interview do they mention that periodically they will need to train for contingent work and possibly be sent to fix phone lines? I'm guessing that most degreed professionals would balk at the notion.