#surplus

We instead surplus CO and outside workforces to be replaced with made up titles that just send us emails of no value. Nonsense over and over.

Fortunately I was surplused on 7/1 after 28 years at Att. I’ve seen this company go from, a great place to work to a Stanky hole.

Anyways, when should I expect my last paycheck or severance payment. I haven’t seen anything so far. Knowing the inefficiencies at AT&T, I’m worried that this may take multiple calls to HR one stop. Only to find out that nothing has been done.

I've heard more surplus is coming in September, and I am hoping I'm on that list! I asked to be on the July surplus and was told my department wasn't impacted so I could not be included. Any chance I will be on it in September? Specifically looking for impacted VP/SVP teams under Legg.

25 union members who are collection reps just got the vtp (voluntary termination pay) to leave the company. This is up to 104 weeks pay depending on seniority. This is only the beginning. It is expected that more will be surplussed until all union workers in Leg T are gone. Luckily for them however, they get a generous package to move on, thanks to the union negotiated contract. The payout, including money and medical, dental and vision benefits is much better than the severance pay that low level managers get. Too bad for them. Sooner or later, we'll all be laid off.

I have been with the company since some time where I qualified for pension. Naturally T just contributed bare minimum to it since the last 10 years. I was also a high performer through out and naturally salary went up. Now with all this surplus stuff I got a target on my back for not being in hub, working hard and delivering here. Should I have just slacked and did the bare minimum? I never understood why I am being surplussed except not being in hub

Is it true only people above age 50 are surplussed in Dallas after relocating? I heard many people who moved got surplussed after their move. Was there any reason given for surplus or just told your position is eliminated?

These RTO, relocation, and surpluses this year have turned out to be nothingburgers in the grand scheme of things. Nothing nearly as impactful as originally advertised. Just be in the right location and right time and you are good. Now on to the next challenges.

Anyone got any info on the employee survey or when it may come out? I want to see if they are brave enough to send it while the tons of folks they just surplussed are still on payroll or if they will bi--h out and send it after (i.e September or October before the next round of layoffs hit)

Heard major surplus's in craft elimination of job titles, consolidation of job titles, 2nd & 3rd level managers cut out

The people that sit behind me were told to be prepared for an October notification. The impacted headcount would mirror the June surplus. No way to verify the accuracy of this report. My manager said she hasn't heard any speculation coming down. Anyone heard anything specific?

Just curious can you apply to AT&T after being surplussed? Or are the doors likely closed forever from this company. I feel like out off all of the candidates out there you would be best positioned to re-enter AT&T given how much specialized telecommunications knowledge you would have about fiber and wireless.

So what exactly is going on big giant Eisp for all then for some.Then no Eisp everyone does everyone’s job.Now it’s entire groups titles get surpluses so they can eliminate your title and if you don’t go you become a universal tech.Sorry but they purposely wrote the contract in languages no one would understand with fine printer can’t see possibly invisible!!And I vote No every time to extensions for this reason you can’t tell who sold you out .One giant secret as always the Union can at any time spill some beans but nope fk this place .This prison sentences I committed myself to is almost over

Goofball from our team was surplussed early in 2025. He's been calling daily this past week asking us if we can reach out to specific support teams for trouble he keeps having with his services.

If you think you may be surplussed

DISCONTINUE ALL OF YOUR AT&T PRODUCTS!!

Who gives money to the company that fired them?

Our L3 shared the 2 part guidance he was given in May for making a surplus recommendation. This was delivered to us as tough-love-don't-be-this-guy kind of advice.

1. Out of compliance on anything.
   or
2. Weakest link on a team for 2 consecutive Qtrs.

You will volunteer through your actions. I will no longer choose who leaves.

When is my last day off payroll?

Both sides argued vehemently that the accidental lockout was (or was not) a coincidence with the surplus list from last week.

Now that the surplus has happened, we should know. Was anyone here who WAS locked out NOT surplused?

I moved across the country from California to Dallas end of last year as part of the FTW effort to keep my job. I was then locked out of my account before Memorial Day, and last week received notice that I am being surplussed.

I’m wondering if as a part of any of these facts I have any legal ground to stand on against the company. Is anyone else in the same boat or have had a similar experience? This feels like totally unfair and targeted treatment.

For a company that keeps using the excuse of needing to reduce spending and be tighter with its Financials, this whole AT&T partnering with Disney for Toy Story 5 is asinine considering they just forced whole centers of reps and managers Into virtual / surplus if they dont follow the work. They allege to care about families but only if they can use the caring as a distraction from what they are ACTUALLY doing behind the scenes in trying to force these so called centers of excellence or expertise or whatever they are called. Thus far there have been sweeping firings of ADs at both the Richardson and Mesa locations because of rampant Integrity violations and one of them has both ADs and all of the Managers on FWW write ups..but this is the center of excellence right?...

I was two posts in the last week titled "Surplus confirmed" and another on saying "Nothingburger"....and I can confirm it was indeed NOT a nothing burger. In Q1 they axed Amarillo, Grayson, Johnson City and Springfield. This last week they hit Lafayette, Ocean Springs, Lubbock and Little Rock and there are more pending because the intent is to have all of these hubs closed before Q3. ATT loves a good surplussing before or during the Holidays. Its terrible and I pray they find something if they opt not to follow the work (Which most sane folks will NOT do) because not even that is safe.

I haven't seen any reporting in the News regarding a total count of employees being let go. Anyone seen this published anywhere?

I can't believe they just did a big surplus on Wednesday and then sent out a new org announcement with a lot of vacancies in it at L3/L4. And promoting someone. (Walters org)

Tone deaf and insulting to teams who are losing really good people due to location, RTO, presence.

Not sure what all of you people are crying about. To add, converged service rep like myself just takes inbound sales/retention calls all day. One day a week we have a 30 minute meeting and that’s literally it. My friend in Lubbock does the exact same thing but now is permanent WFH as of July because of the surplus. It’s clear that our job does not need to be in office, I would be offline less time if I was conveniently at home. So unless you can answer my question, move. How can I not work from home but he can?

Seeing a shiiiitload of LinkedIn retirements/ Surpluses

Quickly losing track of how many LinkedIn posts from now ex-AT&T employees across the board, Retirement or Surplus layoffs. One thing the company will find out soon is how Morale will plummet even Further once the remaining survivors are in a constant state of uncertainty, apathy, disengagement, quiet quitting and throwing each other under the bus to stay on payroll. Just look at other companies that have already done massive cuts and are at historically low morale among employees. Newer employees that can leave will already be eyeing the Exit to get out on their own terms and the older employees will be stuck praying for a buyout— but all will feel like they are next on the chopping block. Good luck getting employees to give a F#CK about the company when they already feel that they are inevitably up next. As more employees lose faith in the future of the company you will also see a wave of Executives sprinting towards the exits cashing out their Stocks, not IF but when…. AT&T is circling down the toilet bowl 💩 🚽

AT&T has offered some employees option to WFH instead of surplus/severance. They want them out of wasted real estate space before the end of the 2nd quarter. Most of the location had few if any personnel. The largest was a center in GA of about 100 collection agents.

Union guy here and still waiting for a surplus. There's a job in AUTS so the likelihood of one is pretty low.

Union = Safe

Anyone get surplused today on the COR side?

Received surplus notice today. L2 IC 26 years in Dallas. Townes org with exceeds targets in last 2/3 years. Raise the bar recipient 4 years ago. Wrong place at the wrong time. Anyone can be impacted by this machine. Keep looking forward!

Lots of reorgs are coming. Lots of meetings were held today. I feel bad for those who were surplused. And unfortunately, another wave is coming in September.

My engineering team was already incredibly lean after various layoffs and departures over the last half a year. I was basically taking on 2 engineer's work and still got the notification today that I was surplussed despite great EOY performance reviews over the last several years. My manager said "it was not due to my performance" and it was "budget related" but honestly I am in shock and don't know what to believe.

I am off payroll in September, which means I have a few months to find a job --which isn't bad I guess. I am disappointed and angry that I have been cut while others around me who do less are still safe.

Got notified but why I have to work until 7/1??? Makes no sense

Was a good run, I will miss all you good people I've come to know.

Hi just received my surplus call this morning

As surplus notices come out today, post your name and organization in this thread. If you know of anyone affected, help sign them up so a support system can be established. Best of luck to everyone!

Lubbock, Ocean Springs & Lafayette all received their surplus meetings today. August closures confirmed with reps given the option to go fully virtual.

Surplus announcement for SE cuts 56 across 5 states / GA - 35 (Atlanta & Conyers), LA - 1 in Delhi, SC - 2 in Gaffney, NC - 8 in Statesville & Charlotte, TN - 10 in Dyeryburg, Lexington & Nashville. / … See you back here September 15th / Have a Nice 3rd Quarter

Please, please surplus me today🙏

If you get surplused please post the following info:

Landline or Wireless
Your VP Org
Management or Union
Years of service vs weeks of severance
Did you reject the RTO new location mandate

I'm curious to see if all those claiming union layoffs are correct.

Thank you

Monday June 15th shall be surplus announcement for Leg T CWA workers thus VTP will happen with most celebrating joyously as we collect our up to 104 weeks pay per contract laughing our fckng @$$es off! It especially will be fun to forever laugh at the nay-sayers.

60% surplus of LRIS guess AR stores are on their own.

AT&T is expected to release its official workforce surplus notices on Friday, June 12, 2026, with internal communication and final numbers rolling out through early next week.
Current Notification Timeline Reports from internal managers and ongoing employee discussions indicate the following schedule for this wave of the strategic cost-cutting initiative:
June 12, 2026 (Afternoon): Initial surplus lists and calls are scheduled to be released. Legal and HR will finalize employee rankings based on performance metrics.
June 15, 2026: Under standing Communications Workers of America (CWA) contract terms, third-quarter surplus and layoff declarations traditionally lock in on this date.
June 16, 2026: The first formal wave of notifications is expected to officially launch.
July 1, 2026: Impacted employees are projected to be off the company payroll.
Expected ImpactThis specific reduction is rumored to focus heavily on management, aiming for an estimated 5% reduction in Level 1 Management headcount.
The structural shift is largely driven by ongoing corporate consolidation, real estate footprint downscaling, and operational moves toward regional hubs like Plano, Texas.
Severance and Next Steps: If you are affected by this surplus wave, the standard AT&T severance formula generally offers 1 to 2 weeks of pay per year of service. Represented employees will follow specific union-negotiated severance and placement provisions.