To all Long Island Techs, this is the last shot at seeking representation prior to the formation of ATS. There is a lot on the table which is at stake for losing if you agree to the ATS transition. Freeze what you have now and utilize it for bargaining because once it's gone, it's gone for good. I have stood back and watched the union come and go in my years at cablevision and have shook my head each time it was a landslide. For many who have gone through this once before, we can recall that during each campaign there was always a divide between technicians, those who agreed and those who opposed. At a time like this where an unbeknownst company from over seas, who not only has a proven negative track record but has consistently imposed nothing but negative changes since the cablevision / altice transition has only given ultimatum options with no concrete future. It is a time such as now that as a group we cannot rip each other apart based on our own personal beliefs or comparative flaws. Together we can only put the one thing we all have in common on the fore front of our decisions and that is to sustain our careers. Those times when we relied on the Dolan family to stand by us and correct things are over and we are currently at the mercy of a trans-national corporation that has clearly labeled employees as "expendable." The reality will sink in eventually but unfortunately there isnt a need for 250+ technicians to troubleshoot fiber on the plant or in the home, considering its reliability is well over 98 percent. No ingress, No coaxial (Also known as MoCa when utilizing the existing copper at the customer premis end of the fiber network) It is simply fiber to the device. Another note to add is that if anyone reading this knows about fiber, then you are aware as to how expensive fiber optical equipment is. Anyone can put in a simple search such as "Fusion Splicer" and the prices are staggering. Mulitply those amounts by the amount of technicians per each shop, in addition to training and think to yourself if this company is prepared to invest in that amount knowing the reliability of the fiber plant. We are all aware that our current HFC plant will not close its doors for good for many years, but is this a risk you want to take without a contract? Verizon endured the same transition with FiOS where tenured technicians who soley focused on their copper network were given options. If it wasnt for a "Contract" who knows what could have happened to those individuals. As usual, Supervisors and Management will work together to formulate counter plans, which will revolve about the "positivity" of how being a part of this transition will benefit everyone in the long run. Management themselves cant answer legitimate questions because HR doesnt have the answers either. Those are the same individuals who are at the mercy of their managment and higher ups whom when are directed to lay off will have no choice but to do so to save their own careers. This is our chance, right here..right now...to take back what the Dolan family provided "US" for many years.
- Anonymous