There was a post saying amazon was interested in CTL. Any truth to that?

Why would century link want a contract so fast. I believe they are moving their pieces in place to finally say check mate.

Any new word on SRO layoffs. Mine seems to be really losing his mind right now. Screaming at our group during meetings, write ups for petty things, frequent threats. Just wondering if there are plans to combine areas.

Brothers and sisters, Your CWA Bargaining Committee has reached a Tentative Agreement with CenturyLink. This limited negotiations has kept our current protections in our collective bargaining agreement in place while providing improvements in... — read more 

100 contractors? training them because they expect us to strike??

I found nothing of value during the meeting. They cherry pick the questions during the q&a and spend way to long answering them so they can take fewer questions.

Look people, you can express feelings toward the company the union, co-workers or threads you read from other areas of the company without all the bad language that fires people up to start with but this is not getting it done. This is almost like... — read more 

Has anyone heard their calling back some laid off network techs in SW Florida? I heard some rumblings today.

It was announced on the local news today that Centurylink was closing the New Century office because it was too large to accommodate the supposedly 800 people who presently work there (if there are that many they must be invisible). The press said... — read more 

CTL reported an earnings surprise of $0.34 / share, beating the consensus analyst estimate of $0.27 / share. This is a significant earnings per share increase from the second quarter 2018 of $0.26 / share. Second quarter revenue was a miss at $5.58... — read more 

Let's start the thread on 2020 layoffs at CenturyLink

August is here no uniform orders something weird with that

Good afternoon to all I am a former level 3 employee yes they are hitting us too.let go three of us on Friday in Denver area. Yes I got a severence package but didn't bring me a box the tightwads .good luck to all who are left it's going to get ugly — read more 

Big changes are around the bend, fear not large business customers, CTL will still transfer you all around its c-appy auto attendant tree, and still finally dump you off on someone who has no idea how to help you, nor access to the tools or database... — read more 

There is speculation that Centry Link may merge with Dish network. Strategic CO locations would be outfitted with a big sat dish that could provide triple play services for customers within a 13k range. This idea is still in the infancy stages and... — read more 

Heard another round of BIG layoffs were coming by end of August. Anyone else know anything or heard what areas will be affected?

So they are implementing a no OT policy and taking away any pager pay possible and at the same time this sh– is happening? Story needs to be ousted! ... — read more 

Have any of you been notified they are eliminating your position due to lack of work, only to never say another word for weeks, and then come back to tell you they changed their minds??? How was it handled? Anything in writing or all verbally? What... — read more 

Some may be planning to earn packet switched technology certifications or an online degree as a strategy to move into a more secure position at CenturyLink. It's a given that those who are planning to do this are the higher motivated top performers... — read more 

I’ve worked at CTL for approximately 5 years and have seen so many alarming things mainly the declining mental health of the employees. Hearing employees in the break room compare the anxiety and anti depressant meds that they are on from working... — read more 

Here is another link that has some info about Telecom and IT industry certifications. https://www.channelpartnersonline.com/article/29-hot-certifications-to-spice-up-your-business-in-2018/ You will probably have to cut it and paste it into... — read more 

Does anyone believe or had any success with reporting someone to the integrity line ? I know a tech that was reported 8 times for legitimate issues and nothing happened. Now this tech has made several unethical comments about a female employee. What... — read more 

yesterday wrote a fairly long detailed post it contained many situations that do not adhere to the company culture or any of the lies....it called out management for REAL items and whoos its gone like that !!! no cursing no calling anyone names non... — read more 

Coworkers used to be friends/friendly. Now everyone hates each other. Work place is demoralizing. Everything worked better and we were more productive before the management made work life miserable and punitive. Customers hate us, co workers hate... — read more 

Any new spin off info. Which areas.

The company just announced they are not renewing the building lease.... affected workers will have 3 options based on their particular work responsibilities and job titles. 1)Work from home if approved. 2) Relocation to another core CenturyLink site... — read more 

It's relatively simple you all. If you aren't happy here and don't like all these policies and rules... Resign and find work elsewhere. Why gripe? Just go find another job that isn't making these kind of #gold rules. Stop the crying... — read more 

I’m a national tech, former L3. Centurylink has taken away standby pay for all field techs. I have spoken to 3 labor attorneys. All 3 said without hesitation that a class action lawsuit should filed looking at the requirements for being on call. I... — read more 

It's time for everyone with over 30 years to think about securing what's theirs and leave the company. I know I'm leaving soon package or not.

I heard from a former accociate that got laid off, took a severance and now got rehired in the same position all within a year? Does this sound right?

I posted the thread below titled "If You Plan To Work In Telecom" that provides links to data networking certification resources. Once you understand how data networking is layered by the OSI model, you need to understand how CenturyLink services use... — read more 

all listing have been changed to NEW JOB TITLE FIELD TECHNICIANS.......

The real question is who cares about any of this anymore. Management has won the game that only they are playing and got rid of our customers. THE END

I'm in the Seattle/Tacoma area and have been doing this for a very long time. I have to say I have never seen it this slow for this long a period of time. Just curious if it's an isolated thing or if it's company wide. Any input and please, include... — read more 

I heard CenturyLink is having another force reduction September 2019. Has anyone else heard this. Any truth to this?

It’s been a while since someone posted even a well based rumor on when and where layoffs could occur within the company. So is there any info on potential layoffs outside personal opinions of people that post here?