It has begun.......anyone else?
Do I really need to do this
Do I really need to be a mindless zombie that likes and reacts to Stream posts by management? Any substance going to come from these 'self gratification' posts? Mirroring the examples set forth by the incentives given to the highest paid... — read more
Severance packages increasing
Rumor is severance packages will be increased to elicit volunteers
Severance Packages
Are severance packages still being handed out to those getting laid off?
How many people work at Windstream?
Anyone has facts? How many people work at the main office at Little Rock?
"Uniti Asks Court to Delay Windstream Litigation Trial by a Month"
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law/uniti-asks-court-to-delay-windstream-litigation-trial-by-a-month "Uniti Group Inc. is seeking to delay the start of its trial with Windstream Holdings Inc. to April 2 to give both sides more time to... — read more
The CLEC side isn't profitable right now
We have too much TDM network out there and most of the equipment is end of life. Most of the cash generated comes fro. Carrier (WE) selling large transport deals. If you look at every business unit we support there are few that make money. The... — read more
Stock is up 30% this week ?
Anyone know if there is anything going on? Why the big jump in share price in 2 days? https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/WINMQ/
W2s?
I'm a former employee.. has anyone got their W2s yet? What the hell is taking so long?
Windstream to announce their Q4 earnings call 2/20/2020
Windstream to announce their Q4 earnings call 2/20/2020 FEBRUARY 20, 2020 07:30 AM CT https://investor.windstream.com/home/default.aspx Thoughts ? Predictions? Layoff dates?
2020 Predictions
I know the CLEC side probably will start to feel the pinch, but what about the ilec side? Seem to still be hiring CSTs and engineers are hanging around, retail stores are being opened. Layoffs expected? 2019 was a surprise to me and lots of others on... — read more
Feb 20th Windstream year end loss report
Feb 20th Windstream will post huge year end loss. Lil T,Bobby, 2 x time share salesman, big tex, nor the Corp Attorney will say anything, make an announcement, or hold any meeting regarding this. They will continue to reap rewards for work of the... — read more
Number of Lay-off Rounds in 2019
It’s impossible to get a count of the rounds of layoffs that occurred while working here in 2019 (1, 3, 5?). When management goes around laying departments off they don’t exactly broadcast it on Stream. I was thinking that perhaps folks could list... — read more
Windstream to Award Nearly $19 Million in Executive Bonuses Amid Bankruptcy
How does this make you feel? https://www.channelpartnersonline.com/2020/01/17/windstream-to-award-nearly-19-million-in-executive-bonuses-amid-bankruptcy/ Under the plan: Tony Thomas, Windstream’s president and CEO, could receive as much as... — read more
Elliott boosts position in Windstream first-lien debt - Bloomberg
Looks like Elliot is getting a jump on other debt holders to be the largest stake holder in taking over WIN post bankruptcy. https://seekingalpha.com/news/3532607-elliott-boosts-position-in-windstream-first-lien-debt-bloomberg read the... — read more
Math quiz for CTO
Since the CTO liked doing a math trick during the all hands call. Here is one for him to choke out. If inflation averages 2% each year for the past 5 years and Windstream employees have only received a single 3% adjustment in the 5th year, are... — read more
Windstream the New Time Share Company
That was a timeshare sales job if ever heard one in my life. This company is not winning it's bleeding $40 million a month.
Reading Lips
I guess we need to learn to read lips...cant even get the sound working..omg
Promote them all I say!
Is it just me or was anyone else amazed at these promotions. Promote a guy who’s entire hourly staff is managed by Planners. He and his management really have allot to do with their results! Promote a guy who came and brought his whole band of... — read more
Questions for Windstream Leadership on tomorrows call
1- Why is my family's financial situation of zero concern while the highest paid employees and their families continue to prosper? The fact that Leadership has spent more focus and efforts on KEIP and KERP than any other programs or initiatives is... — read more
Agenda for tomorrow's (1/16) monthly hearing in bankruptcy court
FYI: • http://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312200114000000000012 Includes: • KERP and KEIP incentive plans • Some preliminaries for the March showdown over the Uniti lease • Disputed smaller claims • Lots of disputes over expert... — read more
Windstream submits revised 2020 KEIP proposal (incentive plan for top 5)
The 2019 Key Employee Incentive Program (KEIP) provided financial rewards to the top 5 executives if they met certain goals. That plan expired 12/31/19. Windstream submitted a proposal for a 2020 KEIP earlier this... — read more
Windstream Is What Happens When Accountants Run A Technology Company
Windstream came into existence when the Ford's decided to cash out and sell Alltel. Wireline merged with Valor and became Windstream. Wireless assets went to private equity firm and eventually other wireless carriers. The first nail in the coffin was... — read more
Layoffs this week?
Any word on layoffs this week?
KERP, Uniti and the creditors
Currently, Uniti gets its rent money before any of the creditors. It's worth billions to the creditors to get this changed. Uniti's lease was declared a valid lease in the Aurelius lawsuit - for the purposes of that lawsuit (under the specific... — read more
U.S. Trustee files objection to the second round of proposed KEIP and KERP programs
The U.S. Trustee objects to the 2020 KERP and KEIP programs based on the goals being too low and the bankruptcy dragging on longer than expected. Short and to the point (as far legal filings... — read more
Rochester office
Does anyone know why the company invested to add more space on the3rd floor at the Midtown location? Seems like wasted money and lots of it. The building is half empty with plenty of room for all on 1st and 2 nd floor. Not too mention so many people... — read more
Meadville, PA police not receiving Windstream calls
The sh—show continues... https://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/meadville-police-not-receiving-windstream-calls/article_0a0690ca-30af-11ea-bddc-7f97369f080e.html
Townhall meeting
Any predictions as to what LR 5 are going to announce? "Business as usual" or is this a day AFTER a Wednesday when they traditionally have a layoff? Thoughts?
W-2s for 2019
I worked in Greenville NOC for two months this year and got THE HELL OUTTA THERE. Wondering should I expect Windstream to get me a W-2 mailed in a timely manner or do have I to pull teeth for it? Considering it took 2 months to get me a desk... — read more
WHY BOTHER
Why bother with trying to vent on here when they take down any thread that has management in it.
Meet your future bosses (Elliott Management)
Elliott is a private equity fund. They own more Windstream debt than anyone else (they bought much of it at a steep discount). They shake up and restructure troubled companies. They bought a stake in AT&T in 2019, then sent its board a letter... — read more
November operating results
http://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312191231000000000004
stocks in the single digits
5 years ago this week, Windstream stock was $62 a share. This morning it was 0.0825. HA HA!
Project MAnagement Leadership
How bout the PM leadership team that use to make excuses why they couldn’t manage orders. If Anjail could turn back time. I bet she’d work those orders now. We can’t do this or that and we need all this documentation before we can do anything. — read more
Has any individual contributor been granted a KERP
Do you know of any individual contributor been granted a KERP award? The only individuals I could think of is engineering?
Merry Christmas
Merry Xmas to my former co-workers. The job market is great. So dont let stress from work get you down! That job does not define you. You will see as soon as you leave, so just enjoy the holidays and forget about that place for a few days
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy date pushed out AGAIN!
Link to judge's order today: http://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312191223000000000002 New exclusivity deadline: April 22, 2020 New solicitation deadline: June 22, 2020 Filing Exclusivity Period through and including August... — read more
Windstream could have been like Cincinnati Bell at one time...
With Cincinnati Bell looking like they will be bought for $2.6 billion dollars - https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizengel/2019/12/23/cincinnati-bell-acquired-in-26-billion-deal/#4c30d10e49ca, it is sad to remember that at one time Windstream could... — read more