Topics regarding layoffs at Windstream Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Windstream Corp.

Feb 16th

Layoffs will continue on Friday. Today, 30% of planned layoffs were announced, the remaining will occur tomorrow

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| 2190 views | | 6 replies (last February 16, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RLULs56

So what’s next?!?

Doesn’t look like much went on today. Will they chop any more heads next month?

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| 1600 views | | 5 replies (last February 16, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RLItX2j

It has started!

Can we get info in one thread, please, to know who is being hit? Good luck all!

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| 5180 views | | 22 replies (last February 16, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RK3Y7QR

Question

I don’t get there until 10. Has anyone seen or heard anything in the Charlotte office?

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| 1404 views | | 2 replies (last February 15, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RKC6MwX

Demotions?

People here are saying that in addition to layoffs, Windstream is getting ready to hit us with a bunch of demotions as well. Not sure if this is people just speculating or if there was an announcement or news article I missed. I tried to find... — read more 

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| 2083 views | | 2 replies (last February 18, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RKukIDX

Is today the day?

I've seen people post that today is the day, but I'm yet to see or hear anything to confirm that. Not that it matters all that much, since we already know layoffs will take place by March 2. A few weeks sooner or later does not really play that much... — read more 

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| 2290 views | | 5 replies (last February 15, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RKW0HOP

February 15, 2018

Some days are better than others. Morning coffee brewed up just right, traffic lights all going my way, commute takes a few less minutes. Start working and the computer even does what I want for a change, no insistent software suggested reboots... — read more 

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| 3100 views | | 4 replies (last February 15, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RKqV9uY

Think about it

Everyone on here who still works for Windstream is nervous I get it. We have went through a lot of rough spots. Seen friends walked out. But us who are employed sitting here bashing is not helping this company that pays our paychecks move in the... — read more 

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| 2270 views | | 10 replies (last February 24, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RKsUeEs

Watch out!

It’s the final countdown!

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| 3030 views | | 11 replies (last February 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RJGV42R

Interesting.

http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/windstream-announces-big-layoff-plan/199542816

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| 1830 views | | 4 replies (last February 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RJl3UQH

Threads removed

Who keeps removing thread comments? That’s absolutely no fun!

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| 1050 views | | 1 reply (February 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RIzhFda

No loyalty

As an employee for over 17 years, I saw the writing on the wall. If you are a BST, get ready to jump. Cloud is all they are selling. No on premise option. Customers need options. His company is so arrogant that they are ok with losing talent. Even... — read more 

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| 3310 views | | 11 replies (last February 15, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RI9MiKV

Windstream SCC filing 1/9/2018

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) As of January 9, 2018, Windstream Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+RHso5SY

Teton Advisors. - hummmmm what is Windstream up too

Nicholas F. Galluccio President & Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager of the TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund and the TETON Westwood Mid-Cap Equity Fund, Mr. Galluccio, joined Teton Advisors, Inc. in 2008, after a 25 year career at Trust... — read more 

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| 2070 views | | 6 replies (last February 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RHLc0LL

A Vicious Cycle

I've personally witnessed the latest round (a couple weeks ago) get rid of guys that know more about the network than anyone else on the floor. These few that were let go were literally the subject matter experts that kept their associated groups... — read more 

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| 1840 views | | 6 replies (last February 12, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RFfhWwt

This Week at WIN HQ (A Satirical View)

Monday: CEO to the SVP of Access Management, "Call AT "Then, let's rename UCaaS to Super Unified Communications as Special Services, and sell that to them." Sales Head: (to himself) "I will end up floating in the East River. That spells SUCaSS."... — read more 

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| 2390 views | | 19 replies (last February 15, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+REpeDfb

R.I.P. Windstream

R.I.P. Windstream NT / BST VSO Announced: Jan 8 Results: Jan 29 Last Day: Feb 9 Like many of you, I have been riding the storm of uncertainty for awhile now. The last year has been extremely rough on me, and even though this is not how I thought it... — read more 

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| 3050 views | | 7 replies (last February 17, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RDfvIuS

WIN is hiring!

Looks like 53 hires, 19 new positions​, the rest are backfills. A bunch of CSTs, bargaining​. Sales engineers​, financial, project managers​. Can someone explain to me how they let co-workers go, yet still hire? They clearly are not reducing staff to... — read more 

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| 1430 views | | 8 replies (last February 8, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RDEmptl

What a difference a few years makes

Today stocks close at...$1.46 2/6/2017 closed at $7.52 2/5/2016 closed at $5.64 2/6/2015 closed at $51.48 So December 11,2014 an announcement was made that Tony Thomas will become the new CEO and the official reigns were handed off 2/1/2015...Gardner... — read more 

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| 1490 views | | 6 replies (last February 8, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RDZbaC9

Somethings up

Things are looking wierd hearing things are happening on 2/15

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| 2920 views | | 9 replies (last February 8, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RB5QdXB

SHORT SHORT SHORT

Look at that pig sink. How you feel about that TT? Better start selling off your own shares before their all worthless.

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Post ID: @OP+RB77qZP

Uniti Hiring

If Uniti was spun off to be a REIT, then why are they hiring techs. I don't know if the link will paste correctly, but here it is. Make sure to click "see more"... — read more 

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| 1680 views | | 4 replies (last February 9, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RBmE4bA

Masscomm purchase

That company windstream just bought, Masscomm? Here’s a customer testimonial from their website: “The best move we made was switching from Windstream to MASS Comm !!! My account Rep Samantha is very attentive to my requests. Technical support is... — read more 

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| 1560 views | | 5 replies (last February 7, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RBDeOSE

Stop being in denial

Stop being in denial and lazy. Just bite the bullet be proactive and leave the sinking ship. The grass actually is greener on the other side.

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| 1710 views | | 8 replies (last February 6, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RzvBvHq

Maybe a positive?

I witnessed my director do something positive in the middle of this turmoil. My group was about to be impacted by a person who was let go that basically kept our systems running. He was the only trained person and they let him go and our director... — read more 

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| 1711 views | | 1 reply (February 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RzFP6Vk

WOW...

I understand everyone’s frustration and anger with this company however keep it classy...i decided to leave this company in November (on my own) due to the lack of direction and disrespect to the employees...I do not believe in the way this company... — read more 

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| 1600 views | | 9 replies (last February 6, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RyGMjgq

Hearing 4000 more by June

The rumor of this week is 4000 more with a key times of mid-February, April, and June.

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| 2100 views | | 9 replies (last February 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Ry2UxhR

Lawsuit Options

Laid off 1/18 then WS posts hiring for exact same position that was eliminated 1 week ago? Whats the legality of this.

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| 1520 views | | 7 replies (last February 10, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RxCEy7u

Life after WS

Got the 2 week layoff notice on 18th. Today was last day. Have had 3 interviews since. Just got the job offer from the job I really wanted today at a 55% increase over my WS base salary.

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| 930 views | | 1 reply (February 1, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Rwspxfv

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