Can the tech that posted that post it again? Thank you!

Why are fs techs having to watch an hour stupid video and other depts got a higher up mgmt person like Paul Hilbert or someone to approach them with their offers and answer questions . I get it there's a lot of people but still where's the... — read more 

Altice Offered packages to supervisors the sups that took them have no departure date? Would you like to be stuck? cannot go on job interviews and if you do get a job interview can't give them a start date. Why because the great Altice is giving them... — read more 

In what world did the management up front think that running around asking people out in the open if they are willing to work in New Jersey was a good idea? Biggest problem being is that he is asking only his buddies and not the best people for the... — read more 

I just heard they closed a union shop of fiber and construction techs any one hear this?

To all technicians, remember, management also have families and a certain lifestyle to keep. They earn a lot more money than you do. So, it's every man for himself. But that shouldn't be your concern. YOU DIDN'T CREATE THE NEED AND DESIRE FOR A... — read more 

@1meg, whats wrong did somebody hit a nerve with what they said? Maybe 1meg doesn't get a bonus if the company has to order 200 pairs of new hot gloves. Go with the union, guys. The company will take a chance on you frying if it will increase their... — read more 

https://www.thestreet.com/story/13292749/1/how-europe-s-altice-wants-to-change-cablevision-and-u-s-pay-tv-industry.html TheStreet (New York) -- Hours after announcing his plans to acquire Cablevision Systems (CVC) , the fourth-largest U.S. cable-TV... — read more 

If you received an ATS offer, is there a footnote at the bottom or end of the offer, or anywhere for that matter that reads this.... Note: With your acceptance of our offer, as a condition of employment and in accordance with the Immigration Reform... — read more 

Time will come when people are picketing with signs saying " European greed" and "corporate greed" in front of his 31 million Greenwich Village pad. Maybe in front of other evp and hr vp houses also. Just like they did when verizon was going through... — read more 

No bagels and ATS...but it's ok for us to work with expired Hot Gloves.

At France’s SFR, Drahi made clear he is looking to cut at least 5,000 paid positions, reducing the workforce from 14,700 to 9,000, starting in July. Observers suspect Altice’s reliance on ATS to act as an umbrella technical department for all of... — read more 

EMPLOYEE RIGHTS Employees covered by the National Labor Relations Act are afforded certain rights to join together to improve their wages and working conditions, with or without a union. Union Activity Employees have the right to attempt to form a... — read more 

According to hilbert there will be no 1099 forms to fill. We will remain w2 employees. He also stated a self efficient system is a myth and we will be needed for many years to come. Contractors will remain in play when there's an overflow of work. He... — read more 

So, the ATS offer sheets start coming out and the union organizers start flooding this page with misguided info hoping to fool you. You asked Altice for information and now they have provided it, in writing, for you to take home and review. What your... — read more 

Soon with the Altice french wrecking ball coming 40 hour work weeks will fade.Your salary will drop,most of you will be let go working conditions will erode .And your voice will be completely silenced.But if you vote yes there is a chance to at least... — read more 

I guess management really must be worried that its employees may get a voice again .Sorry ,but the only reason the union was decert in 2000 after cablevision took Tci was due to some really really bad people brought in as managers to help sow dissent... — read more 

When someone says to you "Psych", that means they fooled you. I just read your ATS Compensation Plan aka Variable Pay Plan. Wow...... WHAT A MATHEMATICAL PSYCH JOB ! Your salary is Reduced by 10% (It's a pay cut) You're then given a "Founders" bonus... — read more 

After Cablevision froze the pension the plan was already in effect to sell that's why they went on a hiring frenzy. They knew it would lead up to this day so they wanted to overwhelm the shops with newbies. The folks that's been here over 5 years can... — read more 

During your training is it true that you were told not to associate with the veteran techs and that we are lazy and disgruntled and were not part of the future?

The freedom of speech is greeted by angry words from both sides. Everyone calling the other a--holes, punks, etc. Each side NOT understanding why the others are in disagreement. Instead of an intelligent debate or conversation, WE (that's both sides)... — read more 

Just got word today that we're having a meeting tomorrow about ATS offer, and throughout the week one on ones with field techs. After which we have two weeks to decide. Was wondering if it makes a difference at all For those who stay with Altice and... — read more 

...is like Colonel Sanders telling the chickens to trust him because he really has their best interests at heart. Didn't the Dolans tell you that you didn't need a union? Meanwhile they had that Steve Miller song playing in their heads, "Go on, take... — read more 

Raises. Im number 47 out of 115 in my depot and my numbers are top noch . and got a 2.5 pecent raise wich is not even the cost of basic living in nj so when you do the math is not even a raise at all so tell me again why we dont need a union? if you... — read more 

This is the time for you guys and gals to tell your significant other to stop messing with your ear and to tell the kids to leave you alone for a while. If it is that important, you'll take the time to read them. These are all cable related... — read more 

Some truths to consider...based on real life events. The union does not work for you, they represent you. Even though you pay them. Yes there is a difference like it or not. The job term Representative they use is very accurate. The union also... — read more 

It's sad when the wrong people develop an infatuation for you. Why couldn't it be Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez or maybe, Rihanna. Instead, technicians have to hear it from a guy (I think) who calls himself FAUST. He has had a few things to say on this... — read more 

Ive had multiple people come up to me on the street. This will hurt them financially if they keep screwing their employees.

Let's keep giving altice management more diarrhea! Whos next to unionize!

Does any one know if any packages will be offered soon?

Altice management now will have to watch their P's and Q's. Any action taken by them will not only piss off the union reps, the NLRB, any lawyers involved, the media and social media but also, and more importantly, the other NYC area depots awaiting... — read more 

Oakland shop is union which includes field service,osp,and construction? If so do you know if osp and or construction had previously signed over to ats? Can we confirm this about these other 2 departments? To my understandings osp and construction... — read more 

Obeeone. keep up the excellent work that you do, keeping us informed and understanding how the process works day in day out. You are an inspiration to all our depo(s) and I pray that other employees would also heed to your posts, There is many things... — read more 

I really like to know how you guys are doing now that the union is in. Is it more quiet or R U guys OK? Is it better? You have management getting on U? I really want to know.

IBEW JOE MASTROGIOVANNI, JR. 732-266-1488 JMastroJr@ibew.or www.ivewtes.com

Altice will NEVER explain it to you. If YOU need proof that "union dues" was never a "big deal", then check out what a technician going by the moniker "Kanobee" said. He made an outstanding point.... a point that probably went by everyone here. And I... — read more