http://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312200622000000000033
Declaration of Anth0ny Th0mas (Filed by St3phen H3ssler on Behalf of Windstream Holdings, Inc.)
https://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312200621000000000003 Interesting read that TT says he is not responsible for any of his prior actions and is exempt from any future litigation. He nullifies himself of any wrong doing setting up... — read more
Happy Fathers Day !
Let me offer to TT and HI Voltage Bob a Happy Fathers day ! I am sure your children must be very proud of their fathers accomplishments :)
Everyone is all up in arms.
You all know where this is going, yet you still keep hanging around the place. I left months ago, and yes believe it or not the grass is greener. Focus your energy on you and your family. Stop focusing on Windstream and Elliot. Trust me, their focus... — read more
Leave this sh--hole company :)
Just do yourself a favor. Life is better on the other side.
Windstream to go private
What are your thoughts around TT and the gang taking us private? Is this a way to skirt public scrutiny and do what they please? I know he preaches long term value but I don't see that happening. I process more disconnects than installs.
U.S. Trustee objects to management’s proposed plan of reorganization
The U.S. Trustee is an officer of the court who handles administrative aspects of the case. In this case, the Trustee is objecting to the structure of the deal and promises made to To a “third party” (I think that’s Elliott; I didn’t read the whole... — read more
Windstream Filed Paperwork to Exit Bankruptcy
Tony Thomas remains CEO, new board. Elliott takes over.
Windstream requesting forgoing DIP monthly payments
Windstream is requesting to augment DIP financing agreement to forgo 21million of payments due each month beginning on July 1st and extended through October 1st. The company has run through 1 billion dollars of cash in 16 months amazing. MASS... — read more
Responding to LR5 Injustices
So the LR5 that denies 95% of the employees raises while hoarding millions for themselves preaches to us about injustice. This from the same people that also tell us that Windstream is not a prison? It would be funny if not so pathetic and sad.
Mailing List Q.
How do I get my name off the Windstream Mailing list? I was let go back in 2017.
April 2020 - Monthly Operating Report for Windstream Holdings, Inc.
https://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312200529000000000011 $348M in the bank $398M in revenue $23M NET LOSS $61M in goodwill $106M paid to bankruptcy attys YTD
Outsource the LR 5!
How much money would the company save if they outsourced the LR 5? Smart decisions would be made Employee morale would be at an all-time high
I finally get it
Per management losing money every quarter is a Win Win. This is the reason 95% of employees receive annual increases that do not keep up with inflation. Because losing is winning in Senior Management's view. Unless it applies to Senior Managements... — read more
"Windstream chats up its OfficeSuite UC Contact Service portfolio"
https://www.fiercetelecom.com/telecom/windstream-chats-up-its-officesuite-uc-contact-service-portfolio "During its first quarter earnings pre-recorded call earlier this month, Windstream CEO Tony Thomas said adding more capabilities to... — read more
RIP Windstream 2006 - 2020
It's been nice knowing you. Every year and every acquisition things have got worse not better. We all know this place isn't a prison, it's also NOT a software powerhouse. I'll sit back on cruise control for the next 2 weeks and collect... — read more
Layoff trends - Thursday before end of payroll
Is this going to be a thing going forward for the rest of the summer. Should I put June 12th or 18th on my calander now?
Another round of Layoffs today
I think they are trying to do smaller layoffs to not trigger the warn act. More talent lost today. I'll enjoy my last few days here
Alot of Layoffs Todays :(
Alot of people got the call from HR today.. Lasty day is June 4th :(
This is why we are losing customers
I left Windstream 2yrs ago, but worked closely in data centers with alot of enterprise customers as a net texh. Had a customer hit me up on linked in today asking for advice as they have been down hard for 2 days with no updates and has been on hold... — read more
Windstream SD-WAN article
https://www.telecompetitor.com/windstream-bringing-sd-wan-to-smaller-firms/ Enterprises have been embracing SD-WAN and it now has the attention of the cloud ecosystem as well. As more applications move to the edge from the cloud, SD-WAN’s... — read more
"Windstream Kinetic Business Scopes Out SD-WAN Opportunity for Smaller SMBs"
https://www.telecompetitor.com/windstream-bringing-sd-wan-to-smaller-firms/ "'Our customers are increasing their network complexity with multiple WiFi networks and cloud applications,' Joe Johnson, vice president of Kinetic Product Development... — read more
March 2020 / Q1 - Monthly Operating Report for Windstream Holdings, Inc.
https://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312200515000000000005 Looks like we sold our remaining dark fiber to UNIT for $285M in cash. That cash will extend our stay of execution for another 10 months. This helps but it does not fix the... — read more
All Employee Town Hall sessions today
I am surprised no on here has posted yet. We all know it's going to be a dog and pony show from HR and the LR5 filled with softball questions. Anyone going to challenge them and pin them down with difficult questions and answers? Why did we... — read more
Windstream to announce Q1 earnings on Monday, May 11th - 7:30 CST
https://investor.windstream.com/events-and-presentations/event-details/2020/Windstream-Q1-earnings-call/default.aspx
Bankruptcy judge approves Windstream/Uniti lease settlement
https://seekingalpha.com/news/3572328-bankruptcy-judge-approves-windstream-uniti-lease-settment Looks like TT and friends decided to settle on the agreed terms after all. I'm sure they have to after our dismal numbers get released on Monday. We... — read more
"Windstream Adding YouTube TV"
This is a good blog post by Doug Dawson, one of the smartest people I know in the rural telco business. He's writing this not so much about Windstream but about the significance of this move to the industry and why he thinks this is a good idea. He... — read more
Same old windstream
Haven’t posted a profit in years, Claim to have a world class network and supposedly winning new customers. Additionally claim to be #1 SDWan provider in country, but have no real path out of bankruptcy besides Uniti funneling money back to them... — read more
Important hearing this morning to be conducted telephonically
Here's the agenda for today (5/7): http://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312200506000000000010 Topics include proposed Uniti settlement and aspects of Windstream management's proposed reorganization plan. Starts at 10 am
All Hands Call with Head of HR
Will HR Leadership provide Windstream employees good news for a change or just more of the endless bad news we have becomes so accustomed to hearing at the All Hands Meeting? Likely - leader congratulating and rewarding themselves (AGAIN), giving... — read more
Greenville article about Windstream: "Navigating The 'New Normal'"
Written by Windstream executive: http://www.greenvillebusinessmag.com/2020/05/04/308010/navigating-the-new-normal-
Work furlough for June?
In the post about th 4/30 layoffs someone mentioned a 2 week work furlough this summer. It's to be taken unpaid. Anyone else here the same? I have not had a team meeting since we were all working from home? Anyone know who is... — read more
Field Techs
With the f— thought giving us a bar of f—ing soap was a good idea? Really. And why is HR slapping themselves on the back for meeting a metric of asking customers if they are sick? What customer is going to say “ yeah I have Covid, send that tech... — read more
Windstream Wholesale
https://www.capacitymedia.com/articles/3825422/windstream-wholesale-always-connected- Don't know much about Wholesale - how accurate is this?
Positive Message!!
There is life after Windstream and we all know the senior leadership, including our CEO, make poor decisions. I don’t want anyone else to lose their jobs but this company is not a good company to work for. I hope everyone who is impacted finds... — read more
Windstream files post-bankruptcy financial projections
http://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312200430000000000001 Windstream analyzed which scenario returned more money to creditors: • Liquidating the company • Continuing to operate the company with much lower debt obligations They... — read more
More lay offs today 4/30/2020
Just got laid off, how many is it this time? What are they up to know, like 1,800 lay offs since december?
Judge approves bankruptcy extension
http://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312200422000000000002 Judge Drain yesterday approved Windstream's request to extend its bankruptcy. These are the new dates: Windstream has an exclusive period to file its plan or reorganization... — read more