Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

EEO REP

Has anyone had dealings with an Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Employee Consultant from Verizon Wireless? If so, how did it go? Do you think you were heard? Did he or she accomplish what you wanted?

This was an exausting week

I work in a small IT team. There is 8 of us. 2 folks quit this month, we'll see where this takes us - people feel fairly unsafe and unstable here at VZ, that's why they are bailing. I hope it gets better. Have a great weekend.

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| 1750 views | | 6 replies (last April 4, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SefvtTS

iHeart files for bankruptcy

The largest radio broadcaster in the country is going bankrupt, and before you dismiss this as a victim of the internet, consider that they have internet business and are quite technically savvy at getting their product to people. What I'm trying to... — read more 

RIF and Death

RIF and death are similar because they both are certain but timing is uncertain. RIF is better than death because there is a second chance along with some money on the table! What do you guys think?

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| 1380 views | | 7 replies (last March 24, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SdIzSqf

Call center roll call! From 31 to ?

VZW call center / Ops peeps - let me see...do I have this right? 2012 - Bellevue, WA - Houston, TX - Southfield, MI - CA merger - IRT merger 2014 - Meriden, CT - Cranberry Woods / Warrendale, PA - Irvine & Folsom, CA 2015 - 20 Regional Offices... — read more 

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| 1700 views | | 6 replies (last March 20, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SdQvm1N

This is the sweed we need??? I beg to differ.

After weeks of turmoil for Ericsson, CEO Hans Vestberg is fired - "the time is right for a new leader" http://nordic.businessinsider.com/after-weeks-of-turmoil-for-ericsson-ceo-hans-vestberg-is-fired---the-time-is-right-for-a-new-leader-2016-7/

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| 1192 views | | 4 replies (last March 16, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SdnlMeK

Verizon to layoff 3000 employees

https://www.lightreading.com/business-employment/headcount/verizon-wireless-closing-a-third-of-us-call-centers-cutting-customer-service-jobs/d/d-id/741388

Closing

Verizon in Franklin TN announced in Feb that our last day will be June 29 2018....so no more call center there.

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| 1091 views | | 2 replies (last March 20, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+ScIy7fG

This is just temporary

People in call centers who are being switched to working from home, how long do you think it will be before they are slowly laid off one by one without anybody noticing? No WARN, no media coverage, no bad publicity, no problem. Verizon is not the... — read more 

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| 1580 views | | 7 replies (last March 18, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Scqwjrz

NE EUS told today that their job is going away.

Someone mentioned that EUS is going to be outsource. Heard today that the NE market was told that IBM will be purchasing the EUS group. Hopefully there will be packages offered to employees who don't wish to go from being a career employee to a... — read more 

Closing call centers

Not sure if this was posted before, but here it is just in case. The cellphone provider revealed plans last month to close seven call centers in the United States, including Huntsville, Little Rock, Arkansas; Franklin, Tennessee; Mankato, Minnesota... — read more 

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| 1750 views | | 3 replies (last March 15, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SbWP6Q6

Mass exodus

Construction bosses in NJ are leaving Verizon and going to AC Electric. Third boss in the past two years is leaving....two in less than a year. Maybe they know something that we don’t.

Rehired

Has anyone ever been terminated at the store level, but afterward reached out to HR DIRECTORS in Basking Ridge to explain things further, and upon a review by them, been rehired?

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| 1780 views | | 6 replies (last March 13, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SakK27m

Midwest union talk

Has anyone else been contacted by or reached out to the union? Word has it many are reaching out do to unattainable quotas, slamming, and feeling like there is no job security.

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| 1380 views | | 6 replies (last March 23, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S8yhFoe

Union talk!

Just say the word union and HR/managers freak the f*** out! Word is all the managers were told to back off of us completely. We all get a six month pass with no documentation or negative coachings!

May IT changes

Rumored that around May 2018, IT personnel will be offered to stay on as contractors, or be eligible for a 1 month severance package. Again - rumors only at this point, but as we all know....our rumor mill is pretty damn accurate. Bumped from... — read more 

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| 3740 views | | 6 replies (last March 21, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S6hCDLm

NO EISP 3/18

Someone keeps posting this on this site and it is absolutely false. There is no EISP at that time!

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| 1500 views | | 9 replies (last March 10, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S6y2Oxg

This makes no sense

Why are there job postings for Solution Specialists on Monster when it's all but certain they are the next to be cut by Verizon? How does this make any sense at all?

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| 1480 views | | 5 replies (last March 10, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S6RAlrb

Orlando

Anyone know why “select” leaders; GM, Ops, and above are in Orlando for a hush-hush meeting?

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| 2220 views | | 4 replies (last March 10, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S5I7394

Some smoke, is there fire?

Seems to be some smoke to another round of layoffs, potentially big change under IT. Sounds like getting that $10B in savings will cause some big changes. Good luck to all. Keep an eye open to your options.

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| 2120 views | | 4 replies (last March 11, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S5YCOur

Store hours

My store is still currently one that is 9-9 monday- sat 11-6 on sunday. Whispers are going around that were changing our store hours. Anyone else? Is this the beginning of the end for my store? Thanks, Solutions Specialist NE

Finally pension eligible

I have finally become pension eligible. The question is, should I wait for an EISP, or just leave without one? I'm not sure how long I can wait.

I’m hearing Verizon switching the quota in July?

I heard Verizon switching the quota system in July based on the trail version. When Verizon switches the quota it normally for the better but I’m kinda scared what they are gonna switch it to.

Google pixel winners

Did anyone get there Google pixel from the contest a few months ago

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| 2300 views | | 18 replies (last March 22, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+S0Y7lT2

Gatt rate

The gatt rate for the 2nd quarter is 3.13...up from 2.80 in the first quarter. This means the lump sum buyout will decrease. Also, Gotlieb (a company that handles pensions for many verizon employees) dropped off a lot of literature at our garage last... — read more 

Its Comming!!

Dejavu all over again coming. Due to upcoming store hour changes, Seems like Solution specialists are next to get riffed. This may also include some managers. So much for the decent merit increase we received. Anyone else get wind of this?

Something to Keep in Mind

The CEO will go when he fails to be able to report earnings to Wall St. and the stock falls. Then you will finally get real change.

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