The union didn't even consider the sacrificed members from Pittsburgh PA. Prove me wrong CWA

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-retirees-fight-against-even-174136918.html;_ylt=AwrC2Q56evBWpUIAFmzQtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTBybGY3bmpvBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMyBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg Retirees say the current loophole in the compensation rule can allow Verizon’s... — read more 

Will the workers that were the laid off still be part of the negotiations? They were sacrificed for the sake of the union contract are they still relevant they got screwed for the workers still there will you stand up for them?

This agreement between the unions and company are nothing more than an agreement for the unions its BS they will not even count the votes ITS A DONE DEAL what can we do to verify the vote.

http://standuptoverizon.com/senatorsletter/ My grandmother used to use an expression "He cries poverty with 3 loafs of bread under his arm." Verizon cries poverty with 39 billion in profits over the last 3 years and with a few executives making 50... — read more 

It's funny to see VZ responding to Steve Harvey's TMobile commercial with Ricky Gervais. TMobile must have gotten under its skin!! Steve Harvey is way funnier and much more convincing. The #1 network is such a tired promo -- how many more times must... — read more 

Word is strike may finally be here. NY techs had a "bug" today and didn't come in. Was told it was "suggested" due to flex muscle on what's to come. Back to the wall and need to go out swinging so prepare because the wait was the only option we had... — read more 

My impression was once Verizon lay me off they will give me option to keep the Verizon as my carrier or move to other carrier but than I find out they roll over me to regular customer account under the same contract now they are asking me pay... — read more 

There are many bullshitters here from both the union and the company.....just entertain yourself reading the rants of wireless employees and wireline management slamming the union when they should be upset with big V. The safety of the union (as... — read more 

This used to be a lively and thriving community discussing a range of Verizon related topics. All other voices have been silenced and overpowered by Union related rants and propaganda. Please note that I am a Sanders supporter and as such I support... — read more 

The fix is in deal was made IBEW AND CWA must of made out like the bandits that they are thanks for the representation. We were there for the deal I need a shower after that filth.

Good luck the unions arrived at a deal with the company and somehow it will be accepted again without the support of the employees. I'm pissed off this is BS its a loss again just like the last one your vote doesn't mean anything again they will... — read more 

Little man Dan Hager to the rescue master of all things Verizon able create a problem where none exist Lie to his techs and managers without blinking an eye. Dan the little man confuse the smallest amount of information till it becomes a huge problem... — read more 

Operations and Experiance Specialist jobs being done away with? If you look in the job postings it is no opening.

LAY US OFF D!CK SUCKERS. NOBODY HERE CARES. _DO IT__ I DARE YOU.

This is getting old. The union starts reiterating their crazy rhetoric for an entire week about going on strike and then you hear nothing. It's not like anything has changed. The negotiations are going no where. It's been like that for over 8 months... — read more 

The CWA District 1/IBEW Local 2213 and IBEW New England Regional Committees met with the Company last week at the Rye Town Hilton to exchange proposals on Call Sharing. This week there was a high level meeting where both sides agreed to continue... — read more 

HE WAS SEEN IN WESTERN PA TODAY. ANYONE KNOW WHY?

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/16/verizon-acquires-volicon/&ved=0ahUKEwiRk8iHlcbLAhVDaD4KHU3NCAEQqQIIGygAMAA&usg=AFQjCNGh9hKJ48XfRNIq8ESMWNXFgSY-Hw&sig2=g-7c6ARiqh6paRfWEu7oGA — read more 

ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) and the Chamber of Commerce are "unions" for corporations and businesses. Why is it ok for business to have representation but not the working person? ALEC is at the point where they are actually writing... — read more 

@2row, cool story, Bro! CWA is still getting paid every week while you anti union consultant shills try to stir stuff up. Tell Lowell good luck selling the wireline to anybody before putting a 5 year labor contract in place!

New update at ibew 827 facebook

How about these lame Unions "get involved"!!!! We have been told ABSOLUTELY NOTHING from our CWA...I haven't even seen our Business Agent in 5 months. This was by far the worst, ill-prepared, left-in-the-dark, and vague response this union has given... — read more 

We haven't heard anything in months from the union until a few weeks ago. The reason being they have no choice but to try and save face. They caught wind that the company is about to rap it up and give their final offer. Can't string this along... — read more 

CONTRACT. OR LOCKOUT. OR STRIKE. OR. MORE OF THE SAME. OR NO UPDATE. ???

How's that been working for the past 8 months? How about instead, EVERYONE call their local EVERY day and demand that we strike now! The worthless leadership need a wake up call.

Woooo

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Back in January union heads. met with Lowell. No results. This month brought in a expert. No results. Since end of June threaten to strike. No results. What date is the final deadline to be locked out or strike. ? Summer is coming. We have lives

After all the accolades of achieving Presidents Club-ranked the #3 wireline sales rep in the country.... less than 9 months later I am RIF'd. Made absolutely no sense and the only thing I can deduce is.... A: I'm older than 50 and female (health care... — read more 

We'll show them who's boss! We'll let them work us to death all winter and then strike when it's 70 and sunny. What a bunch of fools. Is this the type of leadership we want controlling our dues and our future?

Am I the only one that thinks this is crazy? Verizon wants to borrow money from money it has not even collected yet. That would be like if I took a loan out on a paycheck I have not received yet... — read more 

http://www.investors.com/news/technology/verizon-go90-off-to-slow-start-says-ubs-based-on-ios-store-data/

Under the WSA (Work Stoppage Agreement) The Union must agree not to leave an "unnecessary" work load...So if the work load is high, the Union must reduce the installation orders to a level the company deems fair. The Union also agrees to assist in... — read more