VZ has the chance to really move into not just a telecomm giant, but they have the means to in tech as well. I think Lowell and Co. need to be shown the door soon after this ends and get fresh young blood in. These guys are too old school. It's... — read more 

I see the JERBS guy has disappeared at midnight. Maybe all the crying wore him out. In memoriam "they took our jerbs", RIP.

Assuming no deal this weekend?

Just like Verizon, Charter, and Frontier Looking for a more efficient way to trigger layoffs, At&T aims to pull plug on traditional landlines, records filed with the Secretary of State, AT&T has invested more than $750,000 in lobbying at the CA... — read more 

The quality of scab this time around is unbe-F**king-lievable ! Is Verizon doing anything more than checking for a pulse before hiring? I wouldn't let these people mow my lawn, let alone trust them to come into in my house.

It's really interesting to see posts from management talking so much ridiculous trash. Most management I know understand that our working conditions and pay structure is the benchmark in which theirs is based. Soooo,the more we lose the more they... — read more 

I see a lot of posts on here from union people saying that once this is over there will be RIFF's for EWAers, and you know what you are probably right, it's something that is almost expected, which is sad. But something you forget is that you union... — read more 

Unions were a great thing.....50 years ago. Verizon is not a monopoly and the workforce does not resemble what it once did. Private sector unions now only represent 6.7% of workers. Some people don't want to pay dues, some only want to work there for... — read more 

When yet another week has passed, and then another and then another. Nothing has changed. Nothing except thousands more contractors in the field doing what used to be your jobs. By the end of July, the EWAS will go home and it will be business as... — read more 

A hoarder in boxer shorts with an inside wire maintenance plan.

Don't forget to enter the raffle all proceeds go directly into Chris Shelton's I need a new BMW fund!

Fire your union leaders and go back to work. It is the only way out of the mess your leaders created.

Lowell didn't just wake up as CEO. He knew he had to work hard, and in an industry where his hard work, in his field, could advance him to possible CEO. He did that. Line technicians, installers, etc, didn't just wake up as one. They made a conscious... — read more 

Get ready Union scum THE PULLER will be there Sunday

Knowing how much they care about their union and non union employees my guess is no.

Wait for it. Skid marks before the dog.

Does that mean offer is still open for acceptance at anytime until/unless formally withdrawn?

Isn't there another take your kid to the picket day today in Boston?

We're entering into our sixth week at this point," Shammo said. "All I can say is that we're at the mediation table after the Secretary of Labor called the leadership down to Washington, D.C. on Sunday and they agreed to go to federal mediation, but... — read more 

It is not holding up a contract since no other area does it.

Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Oracle (ORCL) are sitting on $504 billion, or 30%, of the $1.7 trillion in cash and cash equivalents held by U.S. non-financial companies in 2015, according to an analysis... — read more 

Estimates for the Verizon Communications Q2 and FY16 have been cut to reflect the impact of the strike Published By: Ken Bock on May 20, 2016 10:10 am EST Verizon Communications Inc.(NYSE:VZ) has landed itself in a mess as the employee strikes enter... — read more 

Why do you think that the hateful EWA's, HR shills and contractors have the run of the roost? Well let me tell you something. It took only one IP ban for me to realize what kind of game the VZ shill departmet are playing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... — read more 

Let me get this straight. EWA and scabs are making so much money and having an so much fun. Co,mpleting installs within hours of the orders being written, fixing equipment that has been broken for years, and basically just revamping and reinventing... — read more 

I've spent most of the day ngaf. Have I been locked out? Has my job been officially handed over to a guy with 3 teeth and a suspended license? Has the union been obliterated? Did verizon emerge as the triumphant winner? Bring me up to speed,please.

Maybe this is what was taking so long with negotiations, Verizon is looking to get a better price and continue with the Yahoo deal. http://example.com/4kb77v

http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/verizon-hopes-strike-ends-soon-says-fios-subscriber-installs-will-ramp-afte/2016-05-19

Whats the difference between a CWA Union member and a bucket of sh$T? Wait for it.... The Bucket !!!-

Aparently the company has been keeping bunkers full of scabs at random locations around the country for years waiting for this day. They put several family members down there with some food, water, and internet access to make stupid comments, yes I... — read more 

I have no comments here... Growing anger among Verizon strikers as CWA and IBEW prepare sellout By Nick Barrickman - posted on 20 May 2016 A sellout contract is being prepared by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the International... — read more