Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

One Day Longer. One Day Stronger.

Don't let up and don't be fooled. Keep people away from the wireless stores. Let them know that they by crossing our lines they are helping to destroy the middle class. Keep up the 2AM rallies outside any hotel that offers shelter to scabs. Maintain... — read more 

Union To Concede Deafeat

Will work on previous contract with mediator making strike pointless ! To be announced shortly . . .

Sympathy for the Devil

I am a Union worker in wireline. I have been trying to consider things from Lowell Mcadam's point of view; after all he is a human being too, and someone has to lead our company. It is hard for me to relate to someone like him, because his salary is... — read more 

Timing of things

I've been wondering what day union members would be required to work if they wanted their May benefits (because May 1 is a Sunday). Would they need to work on Monday? Or on a working day prior to May 1? I hope the union helps with anyone losing... — read more 

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| 1450 views | | 8 replies (last April 27, 2016)
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Chris Shelton

Shelton is a New York Telephone guy, he understands the Verizon East footprint better than anyone else that could be CWA president. Does this mean that Shelton is looking at the strike as something where he'll be able to trumpet the hometown... — read more 

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| 900 views | | 5 replies (last April 27, 2016)
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Getting itchy feet CWAers?

Getting ready to cross? Bennie's are running out soon, and the union fatcats can't be trusted to pay your bills in a timely manner. Don't croak on the picket line and leave your family penniless. Maybe one of the EWA workers can come in and pull your... — read more 

10Gbps on worthless copper last year

not that anyone cares. copper is obsolete along with any responsibility to the public we are not a utility right? http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2460682,00.asp

"But the little wheels keep me from falling!"

"But the little wheels keep me from falling!" My four year old pled his case. "If I don't have them I could fall down and get hurt!" He was right of course. It was time to take the training wheels off his bike. He would almost certainly fall and skin... — read more 

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| 620 views | | 3 replies (last April 27, 2016)
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This just in...

Innovators and industry leaders Lowell Mc Adam and Bob Mudge have come up with a unique idea to generate positive cash flow while also driving down debt. This idea is sure to excite investors as well as the Board ahead of the annual meeting on May 5... — read more 

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| 820 views | | 2 replies (last April 27, 2016)
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EWA OT Cash - Investments

Does anyone have any good investment ideas with the buckets of EWA cash? I was thinking of investing in the stock market but the volatility has me a little worried. Thanks!

CWA MEDICAL COVERAGE

TO: CWA Members on Strike Against Verizon FROM: Dennis G. Trainor, Vice President District 1 RE: VERIZON STRIKE: Continuing Medical Coverage While on Strike There have been many questions raised related to continuing medical coverage during the... — read more 

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| 1370 views | | 5 replies (last April 27, 2016)
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Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

The phrase can't see the forest for the trees comes to mind. Verizon practically has a license to print money. 1.8 billion dollars a month in profit, WOW! How stubborn and blinded by greed are these executives to not let the union workforce just fade... — read more 

Meeting in DC moved to today!!! Anybody hear anything?

URGENT UPDATE! Chris Shelton and AFL-CIO National President in DC Tomorrow Updated On: Apr 26, 2016 Share ----------------URGENT We were just informed that this event has been changed to TODAY, Tuesday at 1PM. All available members please make every... — read more 

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| 1580 views | | 7 replies (last April 27, 2016)
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PSA for CWA & IBEW

Benefits run out in a few days. Make sure you schedule any heart attacks, diabetic comas or strokes for no later than week's end. After that it's Darwin's Law in action. Don't rely on the strike fund, by the time they release money, your family will... — read more 

CWA & IBEW

5 year contract laid off members from 2015-2016 must be reinstated job security of all remaining members no more recording of calls (in business office or the field) removal of the "service disruption" language no changes in current health care... — read more 

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| 1330 views | | 12 replies (last April 27, 2016)
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Breaking News: Verizon Gives

One day of rain and they're already begging to meet with the union on Thursday. Ha ha. So much for that highly trained EWA force.

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| 4221 views | | 27 replies (last April 27, 2016)
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