Does anyone know what is happening with the engineering dept ? Are they consolidating to one area? Heard some areas were let go.
Voluntary layoffs?
Am I getting this right? Some posts here are indicating that there are voluntary layoffs at play here? Or am I getting this all wrong? If there is an option to volunteer for a layoff I'd take it in a second. I've been meaning to leave for a while... — read more
Layoffs at CenturyLink will impact around 1,000
So, we have a number finally (if it was posted before, I apologize, I couldn't find it.) To be honest, I think it will be much worse than this, but we'll see... — read more
What about the western division?
Any news on CenturyLink markets in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California?
Is this the 2nd go around with RIF being offered? Or is this the first time this year that the packages have been offered?
My question is : what division was offered packages back in January and has been offered again a 2nd time? Or is this the first time this year that your division is being offered a package ?
Contractors - off the books
15 Days prior to resolution date is when the contractors need to be off the books. It is our job to not only make the company accountable fro these contractual items but the local and national union officials that we elect to bargain on our behalf... — read more
Layoffs will continue for weeks
CenturyLink Inc. has started laying off hundreds of employees companywide in cuts that will continue in coming weeks as the telecom adopts new technology and streamlines following last year's merger with Level 3 Communications... — read more
Contractors are the enemy
If any of you are helping contractors you are contributing to the problem. F them.
Phoenix's list got longer today
The numbers for layoffs across EVERY craft role was increased in the Phoenix area today due to specific market downturns. Hold on to your hats boys and girls the ride just got more intense.
Ocala Winter Garden/Central Florida
Packages will be sent out Friday the 4th of May. All CRAFT getting offers from company...Check ya email
This week's layoffs
Any chance we can get more info on notifications that CenturyLink sent out this week? We know a number of people received their notices, but we know very little else. What was hit the hardest? Can we expect more notices to go out before the week's... — read more
Contractors! When will they be gone?
Who knows when the contractors have to leave now that a surplus has been announced? Are they supposed to be let go now or on July 31st?
CenturyLink layoff website
A new website is being created by a group of union members to compile information regarding layoffs. Please spread this website and have union stewards contact us to get information that we can share with each other to try and work through these... — read more
Re: Job Postings
Don't know what area you are sewing jobs posted in, but no jobs at all posted or being filled in our area. Everyone here is just holding their breath waitong to see if there is an L3 tech waiting to take their job.
Today !!
walked in to work, and had a letter on my desk they are offering voluntary leave!! smh
Layoffs today
Mn layoffs announced today. Will conclude July 31st.
Job postings
Why in the world are there so many job postings by CenturyLink when we all know we are looking at major layoffs sometime next week? There are postings as fresh as 15 hours ago! If they are planning to get rid of so many employees, why not offer those... — read more
Legacy Qwest force adjusment
Over 200 network techs, broadband techs, central office techs and customer data techs to be notified May 2nd. West region AZ, UT, OR and WA.
May 9 layoffs at CenturyLink
May 9th will be the day. Any chance for some additional info?
Done?
Are last week layoffs done? Should we worry they'll spill into this week?
Denver layoffs??
Anyone know the details of the layoffs in Denver that happened today??
Layoffs this quarter?
I've heard (and I think somebody mentioned it here as well) that CenturyLink is planning major layoffs sometime this quarter. Does somebody here know more about this and is willing to share with the rest of us? It can be really stressful to know... — read more
This can't be true, can it?
It almost seems like they are trying to go out of business. In our area the CO guys pulled all the spare cards and shelves out of the host offices and hid them in the tribs. I asked what was going on and they said there is an initiative to have all... — read more
So many things are problematic right now
I've been reading these posts and I've witnessed so much in the short amount of time that I have been employed. I started months ago, I am out of greenhouse and I have to say that I am bothered by a great number of things. I don't understand how... — read more
Face the simple facts
Face the simple facts. When our contract expires in March of 2020 we r screwed. They keep offering vspp to everyone. They r not back filling techs. Only bringing in more contractors. Prism will b gone soon. More techs not needed. We r rehabbing 20... — read more
Central Florida Layoffs comming
CL just got rid of all the contractors in the Winter Park and Winter Garden Districts. That’s usually followed by headcount reduction shortly afterwards. There won’t be enough people ready to retire, so young guys that are just starting their careers... — read more
Union not happy in Cris markets
The union released a letter stating they have been trying to reach an agreement with CTL management per the priority day agreement and management will not bargain or sign off. Ogrady of course released a statement via internal email stating the union... — read more
Same old philosophy, new CEO
Same old philosophy, new CEO; cut the lower level workers and retain the overpriced Executive Board and CEO. Story didn't work 90 days and received a 6 million dollar bonus and soon there will be no lower level employees to cut. Business 101 tells... — read more
Layoffs in Minisota, Arizona and New Mexico
Yes they are laying off in Minisota, Arizona and New Mexico. Mix bunch Engineers and Craft. Upper management working very hard in order to make that quarterly bonus. Watch out Menroe Denver has a large pool of very talented candidate's. This was... — read more
Latest on layoffs?
What's the latest on layoffs? Are we looking at more any time soon? I haven't heard anything, and there are usually at least some rumblings. I'd appreciate any info.
VP of HR Scott Trezise
Monroe, Louisiana - Executive Vice President - CenturyLink At CenturyLink, we believe our employees are the company’s greatest asset. ... As CenturyLink’s Human Resources executive, I am responsible for all domestic and international human... — read more
CEO pay for Mr Story
Mr. Jeff Storey Page 2 Position Location: Your principal work location will be Broomfield, Colorado, but you agree that the Company’s headquarters and many of its senior leaders will remain located in Monroe, Louisiana. As such, you acknowledge that... — read more
"BE POSITIVE!"
Here is the sad, sad reality of people today who actually believe that saying "positive" things is what determines the fate of a company and/or industry. It has nothing to do with objective reality or verifiable, factual events or economic reality... — read more
Positive Posting Please
Hey everybody, post something positive about the company to move things in a good direction. Okay?
Pay Increases
Does anyone know if these pay increases are company wide or certain groups? My group has not been told anything yet but groups we work directly with are reporting everyone is going to get this pay increase. Great news if true. Nice to see the company... — read more
Corporate ineptitude
" 2 CPA’s and 2 Engineer II’s In Salt Lake City, Utah. Involuntarily released immediately got a box and walked out. A few weeks earlier 2 Engineer ll’s and an Engineer l quit. Morale at an all time low, those who are left are being saddle with all... — read more