Seems awfully similar to the deal that landed Windstream in this mess to begin with. Another sale and lease back where creditors and shareholders get screwed... — read more 

It seems like having this second company with all their friends and relatives that isnt in bankruptcy seems like the logical lifeboat for these folks. Anyone have any thoughts on how that would work out, and the impact on WS employees?

Reportedly Windstream and Uniti are getting closer to a deal. See: https://seekingalpha.com/instablog/200470-nils-de-graaf/5409643-windstream-uniti-propsal-not-too-bad

When will this all come to an end?? When will there be new leadership to get this company moving in the right direction?? I'm so lost at how the LR5 are still running this company. Employees do not care what the LR5 have to say. No one is motivated... — read more 

10/31/2019 - 11312 employees 2/17/2020 - 10799 employees

Give TT a bonus! WINMQ now at 12 cents OTC (after being delisted last year), the company is worth less than $5 million dollars, yes sir he really has turned the company around in the 5 years since he became CEO! LOL! How many billions of... — read more 

So Elliot is a hedge fund that buys debt .. ATT.. Frontier.. Windstream. Can someone please explain to me exactly what the primary purpose of Elliot is?

Does anyone know how to block these ads that all the sudden are starting to pop up on the site so annoying.

Uniti closes $2.25B in refinancing a few days ago. Their stock rose 20% over the past 2 days. They accelerated their court date and our Chapter 11 to the end of April. Prepare for a crash landing in the following weeks.

There’s a thread for Uniti investors on seekingalpha.com where a poster by the handle of “Wyco Researcher” posts his observations from yesterday’s hearings in bankruptcy... — read more 

In office seeing more departures that on surface appear to be voluntary but seem to be some deal negotiated so they will just leave. Generally not managers but worker bees that need a check and live in rural areas. Been around too long and... — read more 

My wages are 10% below where they should be if ONLY Windstream could have kept even with inflation. Is this connecting the dots sufficiently HR? If you can't fix this issue then just be quiet. Glad I do not run Human Resources as I would be ashamed... — read more 

Wonder is the sly layoffs will continue tomorrow or are they waiting for settlement or trial verdict from uniti. Reorganization is on our heals and hatchet man shall maketh deep slashes....

The trial is currently set for March 2-March 6 A Omnibus hearing is set for February 12. Some really interesting talking points here beyond "Is this a... — read more 

I was one of those people that would have probably spent my entire career at Windstream. I was there a decade and a half before I was unceremoniously shown the door. I spent a few months absorbing the situation, then spend a few more months learning... — read more 

Jobs!

Laying people off and then dumping their work on other departments creates a “ghost workforce” for Windstream and saves them $$$. Unfortunately, it is at the employees expense. Eventually, people will wise up and leave. When folks are... — read more 

Has anyone heard Elliot Management is rumored to be taking over?? I mean something has to give here. At this point everyone is just sitting idle waiting for the shoe to drop. Sales reps aren't selling. Morale is at an all-time low nobody gives a c-ap... — read more 

Stop b–ching and leave. I left and am making more now than I ever would have at WS. The job market is great right now and you will be picked up easily.

Since a lot of folks who visit this site know first hand how bad is Windstreams network? Vulnerability, out dated equipment, or no educated responders to issues. I want to know what management is trying to sell us customers

90 some days till Lil T is kicked out with golden parachute. Hopefully Creditors will bring in a hatchet man who will cut the worthless C level deep. No more remote Directors, VPs and top line management. Can't wait to see koolaide punch drinkers... — read more 

The company needed to cut a couple million out of salary and expenses...to make room for lr5’s bonuses. I usually stick up for WS...can’t anymore

One thing that Management never mentions and desperately tries to ignore is Windstreamer's wages do not keep even with inflation and have not for several years. When I discuss this situation with family, friends and industry insiders they are... — read more 

Ad part of a cost savings measure we should sell the jet and buy a helicopter. What do you think?

How much are folks getting laid off on the ILEC side?

Still no warn notice yet, they seem to choreographing the timing and sizing to stay under that for now. My guess is they will continue this until the CEO collects his money and steps down. This will correspond with announcing a buyout or new CEO... — read more 

Rumor has it tommorow Friday will be another round of layoffs as the top 5 sit back and collect their hard earned bonuses. Ha. How are the still in charge??

I was let go last year and I wanted to see if someone can help figure out how do I get my Windstream W2... I guess they have til 1/31 to send it but what if it does not show up...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/journalstar.com/business/local/windstream-to-put-its-name-on-new-lincoln-sports-complex/article_7c295911-1e19-54f4-9f8c-5d3dfc0066f9.amp.html Folks are losing their employment, no notice given, request for bonuses. ... — read more 

Cannot find anything...

They are taking the post down

Buckle up the wave is hitting right now...

Some service delivery people were let go Anyone else get hit

Hearing chatter that there are some layoffs today....anyone see anything?

In Rochester layoffs are happening, people are here who I’ve never seen before. Anyone else seeing the same? Know what business units are getting hit?

My teams was ringing at 6:59 this morning. Been there 13 years. Glad to be out from under my manager and staff manager. They are terrible. TERRIBLE. In it only for themselves. I am so very relieved.

It seems to be happening in Rochester. Any where any one else?