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
Blindside !!!
Guys after you win in Newark we are next in Lodi... and we are doing it the same way Oakland did it with help from a couple of guys from there. WE ARE ALL UNTIED AND WE ARE not NOT LISTENING TO THE LIES FROM OUR AOMl
Altice boss Drahi reportedly preparing US IPO registration
Altice boss Patrick Drahi is preparing to kick of the process of floating a minority stake in his US operation by the end of this month, according to French press reports. According to financial daily Les Echos, Altice is preparing to publish its IPO... — read more
"Contractor 1234"
Any techs notice that when you get customer service surveys it used to say tech * , now it says contractor *
Just received 2 transfers today from Georgia
Very southern sounding woman following up on a down drop in Bronx..a trend?
Don't hold your breath for that promised access to Pension
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/fidelity.html?page=2
First Thing On My To Do List
I'm getting laid off pretty soon, and the first thing I'm doing is switching to Verizon. I refuse to support a company that doesn't prioritize its workers, and does nothing but make cuts. I recommend you guys do the same. Hurt them in their pockets.
REASONS WHY...
Reasons why everyone needs to unite and continue to move forward as a group, not individually. Management's argument is the same as always, to give them a chance. Well, we did give them a chance and where are we now? We are still arguing the same... — read more
Is it safer to stay with Ats or AlTice usa side.
I'm starting to think the Ats spinoff is domed to fail. The use of the word contractor is used way too much. Positions in altice usa seem safer and more long term. Positions not as a field tech. Meaning other tech type jobs within company.
Epic fail in Newark depo
Management concoction of facing night shift against morning shift fail dramatic at the ending of meeting. NO MORE CAN SUPS PRESSURE NIGHT TECHS TO STAY LATE THEY KNOW THE TRUTH NOW. You are only obligated to stay until you fine of work every thing... — read more
Get it through your head its either all or none long island
It's either all of long island or nothing. They will close any 1 shop that tries to go union or move people it's a fact so don't bother until all are on board or It will be a disappointment