IT workers among those targeted and they had no idea this was coming ... the new stealth layoffs continue. No wonder morale s—s.

Did anyone else think that meeting was a waste of time? As usual, let’s cherry pick questions and take very long to answer them. When it came to if they are still looking to sell the consumer side, he skirts around the question like a politician. But... — read more 

What's the impact and what are your thoughts?

1 AOM manager NJ, dismissed. another 2 NJ SROs to be dismissed by friday. local telco side will start to be merged into national.

This was the rumor that I heard from management in early January. After this Last buyout (EISSP) was offered in Las Vegas it would be the last one, then layoffs would commence. It appears not to be a rumor anymore. The company will probably go back... — read more 

St.Paul/Minneapolis. The contractors have full routes 3 gpon installs per tech and us union members leave with a future vn or a pots out of service. Never seen anything like this before! The ship had sunk!

Has anyone in this place heard anything about an STI payout ? Our genius boss only can say that it has been submitted, If I remember didn't we have some sort of news/payout percentage by this time last year?

Job Title: CO-Circuit/Transport-CENTRAL OFFICE TECHNICIAN Location: Crestview, FL Duration: 9 months Central Office (Switch) Maintenance Special Services/Design Services Installation and Maintenance Technician– An individual that has highly... — read more 

When is the IBEW employee's going to get it ? What about legacy L3. Any rumors from other Union members ? Seems like the Union's don't communicate much if any.

https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/02/21/centurylink-to-lay-off-150-employees-in-minnesota/

Doesn’t look good for the future. Hope we can all swim to shore

Minneapolis Broadband & Net - 60 St. Paul Broadband & Net - 60 Outstate/COT/CDT/CSS - 34 Resolution Date May 21st 2020

Denver BB / net tech 42 CDT 2 CSS 2 Boulder BB 5 CDT 2 Fort Collins BB 5 Loveland BB 2

Net tech/Broadband Park City 1 Ogden 4 Salt Lake City 7 Provo 4 St George 2 18 techs off the books by May 21 2020

Net Tech/Broadband Tech Portland, OR 16 Renton, WA 7 Bellingham, WA 1 Bremerton, WA 4 Colville, WA 1 Olympia, WA 5 Pasco, WA 2 Seattle, WA 12 Spokane, WA 7 Tacoma, WA 12 Yakima, WA 2 CDT Klamath Falls, OR 1 Yakima, WA... — read more 

I'm so tired of waiting and so tired of stressing over this. If I find out I'm laid off it'll be hard but at least I'll know where I am and what I need to do. Right now, it feels like I'm stuck in limbo. No idea what's happening and no idea what my... — read more 

So i took the package on my last day was given exit paperwork that said there was a non solicit non complete clause even though never saw it and boss wasn't there last day so no info or copies of signed paperwork. Did say if you didn't sign it no... — read more 

This has been going on since last summer in Phoenix. We find a cut cable (any size) and instead of staying and splicing it were told to go home and contractors will splice it. Has any other areas had this happen to them? Also the same goes for x... — read more 

Has an article about Jeff Storey still considering selling consumer side of the house. If its gone that far it means they are seriously looking to spin it off. Mentions 4th quarter earnings as well.

In the Colorado region, we’re getting reports of an involuntary separation that will affect customer data techs and central office techs among other smaller work groups. Techs in the BBNOC have stated that they too are subject to this surplus. ... — read more 

In the Colorado region, we’re getting reports of an involuntary separation that will affect customer data techs and central office techs among other smaller work groups. Techs in the BBNOC have stated that they too are subject to this surplus. ... — read more 

www.whatsupwithcenturylink.com

Pkenty of jobs!!

Each central office had truck loads of material delivered in the name of L3, cabinets, wire etc. 60,000 fiber circuits nationwide to be cut over to new equipment . Related?

hiring I&R Telephone (Installation and Repair) Technicians in: Crawfordville, Tallahassee & Mabry, Ft. Walton Beach & North Ft. Myers Florida – UNIT Pay Russellville, Stuttgart, Monette & Clarksville Arkansas Unit Pay Tallassee, Thorsby, Alabama -... — read more 

Hey whats the new s anybody left in Texas ? san Marcos ? San Antonio ? EL Paso ? did you fire anybody again ? Still riding the employees like a the Grinch ? how about Houston , Dallas ? havedo you have anybody over 45 -50 left or did you send them... — read more 

Do you know how many employees work at the co? How about the HQ at Monroe?

So Friday I finally get offered a package. I am reading through the paperwork with a huge smile on my face until I get to the part where it says you can't work for a competitor or compete with them for a year. Smile wiped right off my face. My... — read more 

The new scam is reps telling customers on their first order we can give you 3m then call in again we will upgrade you to 6 then call in again to 8. The reps are setting themselves up for multiple commissions charging a service order fee each time and... — read more 

If you have been floating in that inflatable raft for a few years. I suggest you find your way to land soon. The shaky boat was built over 10 years ago and has no more room. Only sea captains close to their last catch will survive.

It amazes me how Union techs believe that National techs are in the same boat. I am sorry but we are not. As a National tech I have it pretty good. Wage, STI, workload. Of course it’s not All cupcakes and flowers but what job is? Just saying... — read more 

Something that has been predicted for while has finally started happening. Management is turning on each other trying to save their own asses. Not only that, they are sharing info (when they have it) they are not supposed to share with us peons... — read more 

https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/pomerantz-law-firm-announces-the-filing-of-a-class-action-against-centurylink-inc-and-certain-officers—ctl-2019-03-12

https://www.cnet.com/news/centurylink-fcc-reach-settlement-over-cramming-fees-on-phone-bills/