After they get rid of Level 3, why do you think that they are selling all of the data centers?

They're breaking us.... s---s I've invested so much. Good luck to all. I am taking my so called talents out of this industry. Maybe I'll scab if you guys go on strike to make some quick cash who knows. Took package last day was today so long fellas.

Signed my final paperwork after accepting the VSP. Walking out with $36,400, pension, and 401k. Leaving with my dignity and ready for the next chapter. Thanks to CWA and fellow workers. This use to be a good place to have a career, but it's changing... — read more 

ew tech is 5G, provides 1-10G to a home or business. For $370 in labor and $240 in material, the new tech will generate $90 a month in revenue, but...that $610 is split 255 ways, because you can get 255 customers per $240 card. The customer will but... — read more 

Each CST in our group had 20-30 jobs every morning with mandatory work till clear every night. No days off and work OT every non-scheduled. Now, no more than 5 jobs each tech every day and off by 5. No OT and back to getting days off. You know the... — read more 

Take a look at their recent earnings and SEC filings. Cash flow has been fine. Sooner they get the cuts done, the better off all will be. Storey and Patel know what they are doing and have a high success rate on integration.

2nd package offer this year. Only difference is the company stated if they do not get enough to voluntarily leave, then involuntarily reductions will be needed. So, if you see they are threatening jobs in hope of getting people to leave to replace... — read more 

N. Central Florida all Field techs approved for voluntary package. Force reduced by 25% and shifting areas to give the SROs more head count to keep their job. There will be more packages offered at end of summer and qtr. Once they get more PRISM... — read more 

We have 18 techs cleaning out their vans. Last day is tomorrow. Two SRO's took a package. Every work center in the state is losing techs. Selling off seems like where they are going.

That's right, notifications confirmed for more on 6/8/18.

We are hearing that 1st level SRO’s supervisors in las vegas are next. There is talk that it should be by the end of July. No specific number had been given. Does anyone out there know anything. Please share.

Las Vegas engineering has gone from having 3 AOM’s down to now 1 AOM only. 1 AOM got to stay in Las Vegas over Nevada engineering, one AOM was transferred to be over Arizona engineering and 1AOM was reassigned to become a CPA in Las Vegas. What’s... — read more 

It's here Its now ! prepare for your futures ….Guess what mid and upper levels? You'll get the axe too. Especially when they learn how you have been robbing peter to pay paul, and skewing numbers. The Max system is a LIE, its manipulated by upper... — read more 

I have been with Centurylink for 30 years and now it is time to go. Level3 managers are arrogant bullies. They totally took over and treat the Centurylink employees like crap. We got thrown to the wolves. We had to take on some of their tasks but not... — read more 

My prediction going forward for fiber. Centurylink will take orders from Business customers that want point to point fiber services. They will make these all dark fiber services. The Legacy Centurylink techs only involvement will be running Central... — read more 

That you can ask for a package? You might get it? and if so are you being offered 2 years or more of medical on your package?

June 8th last day, craft in N central Florida last day next Friday. You heard it here first you will get notice at COB today or Monday. Your supervisor that has been keeping it a secret will let you know. But supervisors will be done the same way... — read more 

All engineering managers were told to get rid of two engineers. ISP or OSP. Their last day was June 1st. The cable splicers and techs wete all offered severance packages. Most are taking them.

There appears to be one supervisor for every 13 to 15 employees. Some supervisors only have 6 or 7 employees. Whats with that? Someone needs to examine why Las Vegas has so many supervisors. This is after 2 supervisors took a package. Then they hired... — read more 

we have improved our service in your area ..... https://www.centurylink.com/home/internet.html?nid=N_C:B:4306638712 also we no one left to connect you...

How will (or has) the layoffs effect the new small business center in Monroe Louisiana?

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/us-adds-jobs-unemployment-rate-ties-lowest-level-50-years

When our current contract expires do you think L3 will even offer us a new contract? If we continue to work when it expires (like we have done in the past) will we have any protection from them not firing all of us and go strictly contractors?

Took the package.. got a bouns. You should too! Good bye! Thanks for the good years. F--u for treating me like sh!t.

The lack of communication from upper management shows how little regard they have for the rank and file...

The Des Moines center I have a feeling may be in the running for lay offs. We just had some of the higher up's here a few weeks ago and now for the past 3 days, the center manager and a handful of team supervisors have been in meetings all day... — read more 

Just did a job with a Level 3 tech and he tells me, i hear they are hitting "you guys" hard with layoffs. I said, well we are all one company now, so i am not sure where you get the you guys comment. In talking further, it turns out L3 has hardly hit... — read more 

Anyone hear of any Denver layoffs? I just got my notice, but haven't heard about anyone else.

North central Florida seems to be the last to know who is getting approved or involuntarily laid off. Packages deadline was 5/18 still as of today no word on how many are approved or not. Does anyone have any insight? I've got workers that are... — read more 

We hear Florida is getting hit again and Arizona needs to downsize techs. What other states are being affected today?

More today

After laying off 500 employees in India environment is not good here. People are leaving the company in insecurity. Strong feeling of laying off more guys in India.

Yes, that's right, there will be more notifications tomorrow. I will be saying goodbye to many loyal long term company veterans in favor of corporate greed.

Waiting to see if it starts again. Or maybe on Friday. Every week it’s happening. Who’s next?

I hope they go peice rate. Get rid of people who cant perform I could care less how long you've been in industry. Technology changes every day. Oh I do quality work for the neigh sayers. Top number over 10. 0 percent repeats. Not measured below 10... — read more 

Enquiring craft people want to know. There are some of us old timers who would seriously consider taking it. If the higher worker bees are reading this. Let’s speed up the process here. Start offering packages to the craft division again. You may be... — read more 

I for one believe that management is doing s great job. Finally getting rid of the soul s---ing Union. I can see my bonus looking great this year and a raise coming. Stock is nice and low so I keep buying, once we make our numbers this year it will... — read more 

Company evidently has a plan. They know how many they want gone. Then just let everybody know and be done with. This long drawn out way of doing things is really something we can all do without. So everyday we all think, ok who's next? Is my job in... — read more