Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

Benefits I would like to see as a union member.

In no particular order. A decent raise, similar to what other unions are getting. Actual profit sharing like the UAW gets. $10,000 plus. Better healthcare choices. The same vacation time that all other employees get. 5 weeks... — read more 

Overworked and miserable

My job has started affecting my health tremendously. If anybody has any tips on who's hiring, help a coworker out.

Start of something bigger?

Now there recommending not to invest. Hans, you got some explaining to do. https://stocks.apple.com/AupmNDaIuQZCaan4Ipt6xNw

Unemployment Insurance for NY after VSP

Got my severance deposited today. Just wondering - are we eligible to file for unemployment in NYC? I also got an email from Verizon saying they participate in UI.

VSP Deposited 10/4

Just to let anyone know (who doesn't already) that you should be for sure getting your deposit tomorrow if you are set up for direct. I logged in to my VZ Work History Link and it shows the amount in there.

ExVerizon LinkedIn Career Support Group

Fyi... If you left or might leave VZ join the ExVerizon Opportunity Network on LinkedIn, there are recruiters there looking for former VZ employees. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12174697

VSP unemployment filing letter

Anyone else receive usps certified letter with unemployment filing information? Pa retiree here. Thought you couldn’t file if volunteered.

I regret I didn’t take VSP

I was thinking then that I should give myself more time here while I look for another job. Now I realize that all the stress, deep dislike for my job, and anxiety due to layoffs happening anytime, are not worth it. It is better to be still employed... — read more 

Tower Bridge- cost savings

New cost saving plan: https://www.mobileworldlive.com/verizon/verizon-agrees-3b-tower-deal-with-vertical-bridge/ Verizon struck a deal to give infrastructure company Vertical Bridge exclusive rights to operate, lease and manage more than 6,000... — read more 

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| 700 views | | 1 reply (October 1, 2024)
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Businesses VZ exited

The press release a few weeks back mentioned VZ also exiting non-strategic businesses, are the recent RIFs tied to these businesses that VZ is exiting?

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| 950 views | | 1 reply (September 30, 2024)
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Stop with the racist posts

Please stop with the racist posts. I know people can naturally feel they are targeted by skin color or ethnicity, but you’re just making excuses to feel a certain way. If you’re a talented and skilled employee who brings their all to the table and... — read more 

VSPer - No final check?

I worked the last week and even showed up to the office as instructed up until Friday, 9/13. I emailed payroll and waiting to hear back, did anyone else not get paid?

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| 1150 views | | 8 replies (last October 2, 2024)
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VSP folks - HSA

Since our Debit card for our hsa account has been closed, what happens to our hsa account balance? I went to the benefit connection sit and it just says “inactive” now

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| 890 views | | 6 replies (last October 3, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1uJh6sSo

What departments were impacted?

Not sure what departments were impacted? Multiple people are communicating a variety of departments ranging from inside sales to IT. I would just like to know which ones because big red doesn't send emails or announce anything. When L&D was impacted... — read more 

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| 2640 views | | 14 replies (last October 3, 2024)
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Abolish voice connect

Voice connect is garbage. It don’t work. It’s cr-p. Eliminate that to save mone VZ. Tired of putting it in to go back 2 weeks later to take it out.

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| 510 views | | 1 reply (September 28, 2024)
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Volunteers needed

1st round of VSP released. Everyone asked to do more with less. Work centers feeling the strain. Management asking for volunteers to travel and help out with storm relief.

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| 820 views | | 4 replies (last September 30, 2024)
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Layoffs Today?

Were there really layoffs Today? VBG? I haven't heard anything.

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Severance Received?

I have not received my severance yet as part of the VSP. Did everyone receive theirs today?

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| 850 views | | 6 replies (last September 29, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1uIM7RcO

Is VBG affected by latest cut?

A lot of posts about different parts of Verizon having new RIFs. Anyone hear about VBG RIFs?

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So what’s the package like?

I know it would vary, but I heard they were cutting a lot of inside sales today as well. Anyone know what a package would look like?

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| 911 views | | 2 replies (last September 28, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1uIvSMaM

VCG RIF's or VSP??

With all that is going on, anyone know if there will be layoffs in VCG, specifically Tech?

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| 1270 views | | 3 replies (last September 27, 2024)
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BoD had enough?

Hearing Board of Directors haven't approved acquisition of Frontier. Plus, some angry at $600k spent on TB12. Others hearing likewise?

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| 1360 views | | 4 replies (last September 27, 2024)
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Digital

Digital has been canned! Except Social Media

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| 2410 views | | 13 replies (last September 28, 2024)
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