I spent 19 years with Cablevision (Bronx) and left in 2015. I saw the writing on the wall before the BS took shape. The Dolans were selling their stock. A french entrepreneur was looking to buy. Cut-backs and management shake-ups were enacted. So, I... — read more 

What is coming down on 1/11/16.....what's the rumors??Anyone know?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcF3elWYWZs inappropriate comment @ 1:07:20

I really feel bad for you guys,sheep being led to slaughter........

Guys we r ready, we have waited long enough, remember our ex Director, he saw the writings on the wall, he told us not to jump while he was on the way out, we r going to get Oakland on board, please hurry don't let this crooks prepare, blind side... — read more 

Say no! to ATS its a scam...altice should be ashamed of themselves. Let them run this company to the ground.

I don't get it people constantly crying about the sick day and holiday that got removed and the BENIFITS that went up 7% but yet don't want to take a stand??? How do you see a company taking away things from you and think they have your best... — read more 

I attended a meeting with THE IBEW and LISTENED to what they had to say and after DOING MY OWN RESEARCH, I found that it is ALTICE has been the ones LYING to us!!! Altice told us that you would get less with a contract, when in fact ALL OF THE UNION... — read more 

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 2017. Observers suspect Altice’s reliance on ATS to act as an umbrella technical department for all of... — read more 

read here --> http://stopthecap.com/2017/01/04/siren-song-altice-usa-ceo-asks-workers-trust-despite-ruthless-cost-cutting-reputation/

How, you ask? By repealing the estate tax so that when billionaires like he and Drahi croak they can pass on their multi billion dollar fortunes to their relatives untouched by taxes. Oh, you thought I meant Trump was going to fix it for you working... — read more 

Has anyone heard when the next round of corporate layoffs will take affect? All we are hearing about is the customer facing employees moving to ATS. What about corporate? I know its coming just don't know when.

Newark will never go union all it takes for them is some under cooked food and stale bread they would vote no in a heart beat. They got there priorities messed up in that place but what else can you expect from a hood shop. DONT COUNT THEM IN ON THE... — read more 

... as a tree stump. Let me see "They're taking benefits away from me and trying to make everybody a contractor but I don't want to give 20 bucks a week to a union. Also, Sean Hannity says unions at for commies." Drahi will be worth 12 billion in a... — read more 

Why doesn't everyone just OPT to stay with Altice USA? If every single "technician" when given the option declines the ATS offer then what? They are going to fire every single individual after five years? Who is going to build the new plant? Who is... — read more 

Google fiber After the company scaled back its ambitions last year a report suggests that Alphabet may be looking to spin off or sell Google Fiber sometime in the new year. The Information's paywalled report doesn't really offer any hard evidence of... — read more 

Curious to know if ISP is included in this campaign? Anyone aware of future meetings for Nassau/Suffolk? Thanks

2 battles lost doesnt mean the war is over...altice started this war...and its not over...stay strong.

You guys had a chance to set the stage for every shop to be unionized and strong like verizon, the mta, etc...but you guys got gassed up by management...what a bunch of punks you are...and i guess you cant read...the news is all around you..altice... — read more 

A fellow VZ union worker here - I am not completely tracking as it relates to what's going on on the Union front. Thank you and good luck!

Not going to hurl insults or call names. Just have a serious question and hoping for an honest answer. Can you tell me any company, corporation, or entity in which their workers' are part of a union and those workers wish they weren't unionized? I'm... — read more 

I worked at the company for almost 10 years at the Piscataway depot and left almost a year ago. I've had many great memories and made many great friends while working there. But amid the talks of Altice buying Cablevision as I was doing my research... — read more 

Suffolk guys get the word out there. We have to show Nassau we're in too.

To all Long Island Techs, this is the last shot at seeking representation prior to the formation of ATS. There is a lot on the table which is at stake for losing if you agree to the ATS transition. Freeze what you have now and utilize it for... — read more 

And you better swallow, UPPER MANAGEMENT!!!! Get it done guys, Piscataway dropped the ball. We have all the faith in the world in you guys. Good luck

Any word on the union coming to Suffolk shops?

Altice is run by slash and burn individuals, I heard that straight from a rival CEO's mouth. In a few years you will either be gone, or be working for a contractor for half the pay and benefits. Meanwhile the 9 billion dollar man will have moved on... — read more 

No shut up and go do your job! Or get the f--- out! Your probably a sh--ty tech anyway bringing down all the techs who do their jobs the right way.

And while I'm on the topic. Not one, nothing, no info on any techs, supervisors or managers moving to ats. Nothing. No transparency at all.

You will all be gone in 5 years the way you all sell each other out. We will see them clean house after they finish the build. You deserve what you're going to get. Enjoy

So let's here from nassau and suffolk techs. What's your status? Let's hear.

Your Election tomorrow to vote CWA as your representation is very important all of us throughout the footprint.Please do not give into the a fallacy,just remember what they took away in less than 6 months.They told us that the Dolan's spoiled us.Do... — read more 

Thoughts?

Things have been quiet, anyone have any info ???

Anyone else heard that Bartow call center is closing with Calls going to Dominican Republic????!

If you are interested in learning more about your options, and value your co-workers and job.... IBEW 1049 hall 100 corporate dr Holtsville, NY THU 1/5 ... 7:00pm