The incentive plans to keep key people from leaving run out at the end of 2019. Last Friday night (12/20), Windstream filed motions to establish similar plans for 2020. "KEIP" Key Employee Incentive Program - for the top 5... — read more 

So they decided to completely sc-ap the new Emerging repair group they made earlier this year after destroying all the technicians moral in the group and over working all of us. I guess someone above making millions didn't like the director and... — read more 

Worth a thread of its own - an earlier post from @12A2jaZj-the : "My previous experience with a company in bankruptcy protection involved assets being sold to other companies with massive layoffs, then emerging as a smaller company with a very... — read more 

They're making changes again in the gvl office. Combining groups again. Shuffling management. These 'strategic' moves are usually out of panic. Grab a box and hide it. They may be scarce soon.

Not just in 2020, but longterm? I'm starting to doubt it...

See this news item: https://www.law360.com/articles/1229717/rival-liable-for-deceiving-public-about-windstream-s-ch-11 It requires a subscription to read the whole thing but I was able to see the first several sentences. Charter sent... — read more 

Lots of threads are getting deleted this morning, please do not call out people by name. Holiday thread is already gone for the 2nd time,

Windstream had recently requested the maximum, legally allowable extension to August 25 (filing date) and October 26 (solicitation date). The original exclusivity deadline was this week. For obvious reasons, the creditors balked, so Windstream... — read more 

Please explain the logic of forcing me to take ethics in the workplace when the company is being run by some of the most unethical people in the world?? Its a waste of my time every year because when something does get reported not a dam thing is... — read more 

Windstream filed a motion to get the Uniti lease recharacterized as a financing lease, not a true lease. (True) lease payments go to the head of the line in bankruptcy ahead of all creditors. On the other hand, if the lease is just a financing... — read more 

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191211005070/en/Windstream-Wholesale-Announces-Largest-Capacity-Wavelengths-Deal Is this really a big deal or just hype?

This week? Location? Departments?

12 cents was the value of windstream stock this morning. TT has got to be proud of that accomplishment! how long are you gonna keep the doors open TT?

Confirmed upcoming layoffs.....hire the best talent?! The are offshoring jobs at a rapid pace. Windstream does hire technical people, they outsource to the lowest... — read more 

Such a miserable place. Nuff said

I was let go in the last round of layoffs. I spoke with a financial adviser about my 401k. We decided to move it to an IRA. We called Meryl Lynch to get things moving. When the rep looked at the account he laughed. He said the windstrem stock was... — read more 

Management doesn't give a sh– about employees. All levels of management . They only care about how they look. They will throw you under the bus to save their jobs

Windstream, as “debtor in possession”, has an exclusive period during chapter 11 bankruptcy in which they run the company and develop a plan of action. Then they have a subsequent exclusive period during which they can lobby the various creditor... — read more 

Lots of people in the office that aren’t normally here. A director is walkin’ ‘round (Roc) looking for people. It’s all just hearsay buuuuttt... anyone got anything else to offer?

I worked at Windstream for six years. Had great employee reviews, and my managers seemed to love me. I left for another job due to bankruptcy because who wouldn’t? I have never worked for a company that is so vindictive and immature to past employees... — read more 

Financial report filed with bankruptcy court: http://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312191130000000000002

To keep with the running theme just checking in with everyone

Maybe this is too sappy for this message board but I am thankful for the Windstream employees who work hard in spite of everything to keep phone and data service up and running in this town. Happy Thanksgiving and good luck in the following... — read more 

Interview with the new guy re: channel strategy: https://www.channelpartnersonline.com/article/windstreams-new-channel-chief-to-build-on-curt-allens-foundation/

"The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Chairman Ajit Pai, has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that it is considering ending or reducing the current requirement for operators of copper-based outside plant infrastructure to... — read more 

TT might respect that. With all those noobs in repair with full privilege access, cant somebody just tell them the wrong command?

Will we be watching TT and his buds stroking each other tomorrow? If I hear the 'let's finish 2019 strong g and 2020 is going to be even better' I might lose it. The CEO still seems confused if it was a REIT or some inventive financing arrangement... — read more 

Charlotte ripping people including Sales management...Hope they don’t use the bankruptcy to delay or avoid severance payouts like they did in Feb.

This listing was pointed out on the seekingalpha board where there are endless arguments over Uniti vs Windstream: https://careers.windstream.com/en-US/job/consultant-network-real-estate/J3N7736N27GMRYH6Z7M “On 11/13/19 the day after... — read more 

What are your thoughts about potential Windstream Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

How big is the company’s biggest customer as a share of Windstream’s total revenues? 1%? 5%? 10% Has senior management reached out to them? Maybe given them their number or another key manager’s to call if there’s a problem?

They can spit all the propaganda and BS to customers and employees bit they're afraid of the hars questions and going face to face with employee in person. They both know they're doing wrong so easier to hide with their millions than see the real... — read more 

For those thinking of ever working for Windstream a bit of information they try to avoid mentioning. From 2016 to 2019 Social Security increases (COLA) total 6.7%. In comparison, the vast majority of Windstream workers paychecks have only... — read more 

http://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312191115000000000012

http://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312191018000000000002 Three events indicate to me that Uniti is preparing to or has already begun to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI), Office of the United States Attorney... — read more 

Our Father who art in Little Rock  Tony Thomas be thy name Human Resources come  Now your job is done At Windstream  Give us this day our daily bread and don't forget our severance packages Lead us not into the welfare line  But deliver us... — read more 

I received a call from supposedly the EEOC asking me about layoffs and promotion patterns at Windstream. I have not returned their call yet. Anyone get these calls and know what this about??

Well my time at Windstream has come to an end. In the last 5 years I've seen probably 10 layoffs. Buying other companies is a great move to strengthen a prospering company, but only delays the inevitable in the weak ones. I came in right after the... — read more 

Unions s— but, a large scale walk out would be fantastic. I mean you might as well try to unionize while looking for a new job while on the company dime. At least then you might be able to walk out on those t-waffles and fark them back a little... — read more 

Moody's is the bond rating agency that rates the safety of Uniti's bonds. https://www.moodys.com/research/Moodys-announces-completion-of-a-periodic-review-of-ratings-of–PR_413064 They previously downgraded Uniti's bonds to Caa (very bad) based... — read more