The CWA and IBEW backed themselves into a corner and can't get out without losing face. We are being hung out to dry because they have no viable options anymore.

Including opening positions for associates who have crossed to go to new positions. I recommend associates who wish to continue working at Verizon to cross the picket line ASAP. After the 25th you have surrendered your position at Verizon and you may... — read more 

http://dailycaller.com/2016/05/10/socialists-denounce-nypd-for-driving-over-union-striker/ Verizon is trying to cover it up, there is video of NYPD officers in uniform acctually driving Verizon trucks! Please call the NYC Mayors Office and inquire!

Another good day for Vz stock. Business across the globe is good.

If the union isn't working for the people, then the people need to take it back

The only reason the union leaders will ever look out for you is if it is in their best interest to do so. As long as they continue to be paid for their efforts or non-efforts, they can do as they please. And there is no one to tell them otherwise... — read more 

McDonald's on third ave in Manhattan is hiring. Nite shift available. We can still picket all day and flip burgers at nite. I was told that if Bernie get in we can expect 15 dollars an hour.

Chris Shelton is putting all his chips in and betting with our families lives. This clown doesnt care if we ever go back he's after wireless. Why do you think so many of us are at the stores? Not to slow down business but to infuence the teenage... — read more 

He gave no new information whatsoever. Just his normal song and dance!

I have heard several versions of what happens on that date. Can someone please explain in a serious way? No "the day the union dies" BS

Please keep all derogatory rascist comments to yourself. These type of threads will start to be deleted and you will be banned from posting ability. You are never anonmoyous. The Layoff strongly supports Freedom of Speech and your welcome to post... — read more 

Lowell visited a call center yesterday and told EWA employees they'll be on assignment until end of June and then continue on a revolving EWA assignment atleast through the Fall of this year. He's not backing down at all.

Fear of reprisals from union is keeping a lot from returning to work can't Verizon offer another choice for those who want to work ,maybe a separate contract with job security

At the end of this week tho company said that they were going to lay off all hourly and riff all management and just run everything with contractors. Meanwhile, if I can get it up, I'm having sex with your wife, husband, mother, father, son... — read more 

They have an amended in--nction posted on their website. Does anyone know what parts were amended?

Get us back to work! Every useless day out is just putting us further in the hole.

That's easily said when your still getting paid. I know they say they are suspending their pay but who holds that accountable. I think the union does have our best interest but they are putting their best interest ahead of the people out here with no... — read more 

Just heard Chris Shelton was partying hard at Del Frisco's last night. Members are hurting and we haven't heard from this guy in weeks. Now we know, too busy rubbing elbows with the rich and famous at Del Frisco's.

True or not? >>> PATCO 1981

Spoke to my rep he has no news as far as he knows no negotiations have been going on and no one talking .makes me wonder why we on strike could be working and seeing the same progress this makes no sense we need to put this strike to another vote

End of June was just told.

"Strikers were taking part in a protest organized by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) at hotels where strikebreakers are quartered, when police opened up a path for the van as it sped through the police barricade and struck a parked car... — read more 

Rif rif rif rif rif rif rif rif rif rif rif rif rif rif rif! Good luck ewa's! We will be back soon and you won't! Don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya! Thanks for your 20 years of service, now beat it! Scab!

Why not? I think Verizon has convinced shareholders that killing the union is the way to go, and will ride us out. The rest of America, aside from a few socialist groups, just don't care. I think that Mr. Shelton should put it up to a vote if we... — read more 

more months until the "temps" are all in place then it's back to BAU.

his retirement plans. He is taking hit with lost revenues and mishandling of the Union contract extension.

If Verizon wants to run themselves into the ground, that is their right. The days where the Employer honors and celebrates the employee are over. The days where each are loyal to each other are done. It is a sad fact but the political machine was... — read more 

Tell me your greatest strength. Unity. I stand by my brothers and sisters so nobody pushes us around. Why did you leave your last employer? They offered me a lousy 7% raise spread out over three years. And what would you have had to do during that... — read more 

Yet one can argue that there is something even “less meaningful” than political rhetoric, and that is endorsements by labor unions. Which is to say, if Bernie Sanders honestly believed that gaining support of the CWA’s (Communication Workers of... — read more 

Funniest GD thing I've seen in a while. He was trying to rant at a woman talking on a cell phone near the Verizon Wireless store, same stupid nonsense as always. He turned around to ham it up for his union buddies and tripped on an uneven spot in the... — read more 

Me and my other ewa worker had a nice dinner at Mortons tonight after work. Please Union scum. Don't come back. We celebrated for our last weeks pay of over 7k in only two weeks time. Sucks to be you guys but stay away a few months longer. My wife's... — read more 

Did we ever find out if R+L=J?

Once upon a time this LayOff Blog was for EWAers, Management, and Non-union RIF comments. What Happened? Nobody in the Union membership knows how to create their own blog for discussing strike issues? Scared nobody will read or post comments? You say... — read more 

One day longer, I don't feel stronger. I'm ready to fuvking cross. I'm supposed to hold the line, while leadership wines and dines. Solidarity with your brothers and sisters. BS. Most of these fools won't give me a second thought if I can't feed my... — read more 

I will give it till Friday and that's it I will cross the line the union gives no good updates we are kept in the dark I know a lot of rah rah union workers will talk s,,t but how long do you go until your broke and have nothing over a month is way... — read more