I heard they are raising the union dues to support the shop stewards !! Is this a joke !! Wow .. I hate the union
Saying good bye to all
This is my last official day here. Want to say good bye to all the ex lindenhurst techs. All the current hauppauge techs that i know. An for once im going to do something that this site never sees. Tech 2323 ....... im out
Meeting
I heard there’s a big meeting today , discussing plans
STEP UP MANAGEMENT
Management- you guys absolutely blow! Do your job! Customers have piss poor service and you maintain no communication with us technicians regarding the network. Collecting your six figures while the company is collecting lawsuits for our garbage... — read more
We are Medics now
So now we are Medical Techs !!!! Where is my Thermometer 🌡?? Lol this place is pathetic
Things that make you go hmmm
https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/nyse-atus-insider-buying-and-selling/
Direct Sales Reps
Is this happening to ALL DSR’s? I can’t wrap my head around this? This company can still find ways to shock me. I’m sure this won’t be the last time. It’s been common knowledge when working sales jobs in general, that you earn more for selling... — read more
Work Cell # Change
How can a tech change their work cell number? Is it possible
Packages/layoffs
We keep hearing of more layoffs/packages in the East, does anybody really know if this is true and if so for ATS or USA? Tired of not knowing if I have a job in a month.
I said no
I said no to the shift change and I said I’m not changing
Get ready ...!!!
I’m done being harassed by customers. I’m giving them VIP E-MAILS to send comments..!! I suggest you all do as well . Customers are not getting quality of service they are paying for ... TRUTH HURTS .
Litchfield System
Complete and utter disaster. The most underinvested network in the footprint is showing its age. Amplifiers are outdated and nodes are overflowing with customers. There are many nodes that need to be split but aren’t being split due to budget... — read more
Are only union shops being targeted to new shifts?
Any non union shops being forced to work weekends? If so which ones?
Can You Imagine...
Could you imagine any of the 3 top dogs being on " Undercover boss" ? I would watch that!
Wasted money
Money taken from all protecting the few dicertify the U . They are company puppets and have no contract to protect us. 30% to start to dicertify . Save your money do your job and don't hang on for the same job for 30 years
AUSA absorbing ATS?
Has anyone heard about this? Inside info?
Worst company to have
these French id–ts and these yes men don't know sh– about how to run a company. Literally 1mbps on my download wtf, garbage service, in oakland system
Tech falls off a ladder
Nice guy too. Preventable??? Not sure. I’m sure the pressure of the job had nothing to do with it. We are in a safe calm work environment
Work Hard & Be Nice ! Only way we will survive !
It is what it is.
Enhanced Pay Program
Funny....I’ve yet to see a dime of this. At first it was because I was in ftth. What’s the reason now? Question has anyone at all received this or is it just some more bull from These Alt-holes?
Getting back in the field phase 1
Any sales Reps hear anything about going back to “normal”? Phase 1 & Phase 2? Any news on a sale?! Still waiting.
New Director position is open!!!!
Who wants it ?!?!?! LOL
Excell
Has Excell opened a rolt yet? Its only been 2 years. Workmanship is horrible. Another Sandy hits its bye bye fiber. That company is over its head
Unbelievable
Just seen a contractor in a wood paneled station wagon with ladder held down with bakery string on top. Can you imagine seeing that mess pull up to your house. Class act
Anyone in Field Service considering your job is safe, remember what was said in this article 2 years ago.
https://www.multichannel.com/news/goei-self-install-is-the-ultimate-goal
Recent article
https://www.lightreading.com/optical-ip/fttx/altice-usa-ceo-defends-fttp-game-plan-/d/d-id/759581 Basically says they’re going forward with the FTTH project. Main reason, it’s cheaper to maintain. Translation: Less calls, less workers.
Sold
Looks like a deal was worked on this week, announcement will be coming in the month or two. Hopefully to a better company. At least for Suddenlink side of Altice. We can only hope. Comcast, Charter, Cox?? Anyone heard different?
Job Posting... Despite Layoffs
Good to See Still Hiring Despite Layoffs... — read more
New shift Thursday to Monday
Anyone in New York have this new Thursday - Monday shift in field service ?
Voluntary Layoffs
Does anyone know how to contact for a voluntary Layoff? We had several good techs axed and I was wanting to take their place...
Layoffs in WV
Confirmed ATS has laid off all techs in Buckhannon/Elkins area with the exception of a handful of plant techs. Warehouse is being closed down and consolidated into Charleston warehouse over 3 hours away. More layoffs in WV coming today/tomorrow.
Severance package Information
So now that we've been kicked to the curb, has anyone received any information on regards to Severance package. I guess we'll have to sit in limbo as usual. F*ck you Altice!
Taking advantage of the pandemic
While the country is going through rough times due to the pandemic, Altice upper management has found a way take advantage of the situation. They layoff employees even though routes are booked, and asking to stay late to pick up work is a common... — read more
Cablevision I miss you
I have been in multiple departments. I started in the warehouse and now I am in ATS. It is horrendous, my supervisor has no idea of his job. He was hired and gives us no direction. I go to AUSA for guidance. Hope they provide me a package as well!
Just watched 50 techs long island wide say good bye.
50 techs on long island took the package an left today. Just want to say good luck to you an your family.
Hr number
I was laid off last week. My hr contact isn’t getting back in touch with me and I didn’t receive any information like I was supposed to. So was wondering if someone on here could give me another contact for hr.
The 4 Year mark is approaching go to page 24
Direct sales soon to be over , take a look At this , COMCAST direct sales is over, is Altice direct sales next. Some of these reps make $300 k plus , do you think Altice is gonna continue to pay these top reps that much?... — read more