Is Verizon trying to be part of the Tech Triangle out there? What's going on? Look at these job descriptions and the listed recruiter. Laughable.

If labor dies, what next? Authored by American Prospect. As unions shrink, inequality will grow. From 1947 through 1972, productivity in the United States rose by 102 percent, and median household income rose by an identical 102 percent. In recent... — read more 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-y_JSSShDc

Who is actually going to believe it? Not even the members will believe it, IF it actually happens. There has been so much false calls that the company is just laughing at the...maybe next time game.

Well… it actually isn’t. Because it’s imaginary. It doesn’t exist. In the terminology of Verizon’s “Executive Deferral Plan”… it’s just “hypothetical.”For instance, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam. According to SEC filings, McAdam “owns” more than 278,900... — read more 

Under the current compensation guidelines, if CEO Lowell McAdam is terminated without cause – regardless of whether there is a change in control of the corporation – he can receive nearly seven times his base salary plus short-term bonus. Based upon... — read more 

As long as the Union is chipping away at the company's outrageous demands...There is no need to strike. Under the federal labor laws which heavily favor the Unions, it would be foolish to voluntarily go off the payroll. The Union members are getting... — read more 

. Now is our time to show this company we will fight to keep and protect not only our benefits but the benefits of the members who came before us. If this company thinks we will sit back and let them pick us apart they are in for a rude awaking. A... — read more 

Think about it. They would have to pay strike pay and if we went on strike this would be very long and they know it. They do not have the funds to cover a long strike... Look at the past. They strike just long enough before they have to pay strike... — read more 

If your trying to prove to the company how much the employees are needed why would you not tell people to not work overtime to make a point. Especially since contract negotiations are not going well. I don't get it??

http://aud2.uniondemocracy.org/how-can-we-change-unions

So many posts saying: "We didn't vote to strike, we voted to give leadership the OK to strike when the time is right." "If we don't like what they offer, we can vote it down." "Have faith in our leadership, let the process play out." I love and am... — read more 

Our committees have worked hard to grapple with and respond to the company’s concerns. Time is running out. Now is the time for the company to address the concerns of the hard-working union members at Verizon. If the Company wants to avoid a Strike... — read more 

Are you starting to see the pattern? Towards the end of the month the union starts their rhetoric about going on strike. I think they do this to save face in case the company locks everyone out. Once that doesn't happen they don't say anything for... — read more 

Does anyone feel like this is a bugs bunny episode of I dare to cross this line, no dis one, no dis one, no dis one. Oh brother... http://district1.cwa-union.org/news/entry/verizon_regional_bargaining_report_49#.Vv8qFnrQXs1

Bargaining Update 4.1.16 Fri, 04/01/2016 - 3:04pm Bargaining Report The Regional Bargaining Committee has met with the company, on and off table, discussing proposals on RAMP, Municipal and State Leave laws, Independent Medical Examinations, ACCLS... — read more 

For the recently laid off Atlanta developers: if you are still looking for work, this came across craigslist today. It is a auto parts business which is looking to integrate w/ shipping vendor. https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/sof/5516893868.html

Take good care of our customers and remember: Verizon collared shirt, out of garage in 20 minutes, no calls to drc or fsc, no idling, no bathroom stops, steel toes, gloves, glasses, 188, careful drilling (don't want you hitting power, water, gas... — read more 

Was told by my steward to take home ALL of my personal stuff. He maid a comment saying this would be the last time we would have to do so. Asked if strike was coming and I was told to stay in touch with hotline. Everyone is buzzing about this and... — read more 

Wasn't on any of the local NYC news channels. Anyone show up?

So while thousands of hard working employees were getting fired. Shamwow got a 9.1% raise, Mead got a 5.3% raise, Strapon got a 9.1% raise, Walden (go90 and HUM master) got a 9.4% raise. McDumass got no raise, but he is well compensated at over $18... — read more 

On what page in The Codes We Work By or in the Credo does it tell you it's ok to underman the business, then close out customer reported trouble Tickets that have not been gotten to in the allotted time, then make a brand new trouble ticket for the... — read more 

Its that time of year folks. Verizon Shareholder Proxy time. Time to send Lowell and the other 12 Board of Directors. Part A for Board of Directors Vote AGAINST. ESPECIALLY#07. Vote AGAINST 2 & 3. For part B Shareholder Proposals. Vote FOR ALL6. 4... — read more 

I recently attended a party that was given by a vendor in honor of several Verizon employees recently layed off from the same office (all of which were over 50 years old) . The party was held on a Saturday night at a local banquet hall. Although turn... — read more 

Someone thought that the sale of three states to Frontier would reduce costs by 20%. Now they are finding out it didn't and have to come up with the rest of the reductions.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday handed organized labor a major victory, in a case that had threatened to cripple the ability of public unions to collect fees from workers who chose not to join, and did not want to pay for the unions’ collective... — read more 

http://pennrecord.com/stories/510703289-former-verizon-systems-technician-alleges-age-related-discrimination-in-suspension-and-firing

That means if you currently have Internet, TV or Voice service, it will be provided by Frontier Communications. To make your transition as smooth as possible, we have created a website with important information. Visit meetfrontier.com to learn... — read more 

Verizon even publishes an annual Data Breach Investigations Reportthat’s filled with interesting case studies of actual breaches, andGartner named Verizon a leader in managed security services. Now the true colors of VZ are reviled. Before offering... — read more 

I want to volunteer for a RIF but would love to get some extra walking away money. So are you goofballs going to strike or not? This is really getting lame. Why don't you guys and gals grow a pair and circumvent your union leadership - strike on your... — read more 

There we go https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/report-1-5-million-verizon-202241200.html This is bigger than Target hack where the CEO and CFO had to step down. They screw communication workers, Karma screws the executives.

The best part about the new FiOS commercial is that it demonstrates just how foolish and weak the current company leadership (sic) is with repect to customers, dollars and technology. As those fools keep trying to sell 'the New Coke' to customers... — read more 

Did you get profit sharing in your Wireless 401K this week? I received it...

Cwa local 2108 facebook page had a msg URGENT URGENT town hall meeting yesterday and today. cwa. Vp. Ed to be there, does anyone know what was said ????

Has anyone heard more about closing Wireless Retail stores this year and shifting to more on-line service? Also hear Indirect will go through major changes too??