Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

I heard CWA union boss KPurse message.

My union buddy, who is on strike let me listen to the message from the angry CWA boss KPurse........ Wow! sounded like he was trying to motivate a losing JV football team in the locker room at halftime. It was pretty funny. Union employees are losing... — read more 

New Ford pick up

I just want to say thanks to all the lazy union folks who abandoned their jobs and are soon to be replaced by contractors. I now have enough money to pay cash for my new Ford Pickup!

Nice check for this pay period

80 hrs regular pay + 22 hrs 1.5x pay + 66 hrs 2x pay...so this check will have the equivalent of 245 hrs in this pay period vs normal 80...since I don't normally get paid for my overtime. Too bad they're making us take a day off every weeK going... — read more 

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| 3270 views | | 21 replies (last December 21, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Ha2M4Jr

Union bleeding workers this weekend.

That 39,000 union strong number expected to drop to around 36,500 by Monday, to 35,000 in less than two more weeks... Funny thing is that everyone that crosses this weekend and next week is still covered under whatever contract the CWA eventually... — read more 

What is the problem with the people on this site?

Why is there so much hatred on this site towards Unions? I just dont get it unless it jealousy because you are company and dont have a pension or medical when you retire. Had the wireless Unionized in the past all employees would of had everything... — read more 

NO UNION ANYMORE

workers had crossed the picket line to return to work, a number he said the company expects to growing, thanks to a broken and inept Union, see ATT mess unfolding in the west, thanks to CWA

Scab Management & EWA's.......

Times are tough for us union folks. Sitting poolside enjoying a wonderful steak dinner with my family. I know, I know, you're living large at the Motel 6, all by your lonesome. Hell, I'll bet some of you crazy guys even got yourself an escort with... — read more 

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| 1120 views | | 15 replies (last May 1, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+HahVs7w

Strike Over

I have no idea who won. But I guess everyone's a winner when everyone is working.

List of mgt lies posted here

1)you guys went in strike for Bernie sanders campaign in NY. Once the primary is over your strike will end 2) the union will end the strike the day before they have to start paying you out of the fund because all the money is gone 3)the union and... — read more 

Uneducated, lazy, broke, union guy here...

Just got three estimates for having my landscaping done this week. I wonder which one of the three you worthless scabs would have chosen? Despite, according to most of you, "being in the poorhouse" I chose the legitimate American workers. father &... — read more 

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| 1350 views | | 18 replies (last May 1, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+Habjmug

Keep up the fight!

The use of “final offers” seldom advances the process forward in a positive manner. Rather it is a confrontational and crude scare tactic that often further polarizes the parties. Yet, employers routinely trot this out in a desperate attempt to goad... — read more 

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| 980 views | | 9 replies (last April 30, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+HatTtsN

It is just an example shows how greedy the Union is.

MANAGED CARE NETWORK (MCN) CURRENT 2018 DEDUCTIBLE ​ $0 $325 OUT OF POCKET $1050 $1700 EMERGENCY ​ $75 $120 Some union folks say their medicare in more expensive than the non-unions'.Take a look at this. Union wants to keep the same MCN like before?... — read more 

Unemployment?

How long does unemployment last? $600 per week for 26 weeks with no insurance benefits sounds like a bad RIF package. By then we won't have jobs to return to anyway. This sucks!!!!!!!!

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| 850 views | | 5 replies (last April 30, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+HaA2Cvb

Mediation? What are we waiting for???

Mediation would cut through all the nonsense and banter to ensure that only reasonable requests are considered. Anything unreasonable for both sides would be discarded. This would get people back to work so more customers aren't lost You know, the... — read more 

The union deception

Why is it standard operating procedure, (SOP) of unions today to "order" workers, ("membership") to keep working without a contract ? Isn't a "contract", the reason for being of any union ?, for the worker, I believe it's best to continue to work... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+HasqC3c

I think the Union handled it wrong.....

To set the record straight, I am a retired Verizon Manager with 40 years experience. My wife is forced to do an EWA or she will not have a job. We are in a good place, kids out of the house and I am staying in her hotel a few days a week. She had... — read more 

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| 1440 views | | 6 replies (last April 30, 2016)
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