At least 450 have been let go in the last 2 days across all departments

Called in for "training" then got booted. This is how a Fortune 500 operates. The new normal. WS will not say how many were let go, because they aren't done yet. They probably need to look at the "C" level group to get replaced. There is no one at... — read more 

I was a Windstream network tech for 31 years and 1 month. Was offered a buyout on July 6th 2017, had until July 12th to accept or reject the offer. I took the offer, was informed I was accepted on July 18th... and I was out the door on August 3rd... — read more 

In an unusual companywide email today, WIN reiterated its right to audit work computers and data transmitted to/from them. It threatens legal action and/or termination for "misuse or misappropriation" of network assets. Keep the info coming, but I... — read more 

I have heard about 2 lawsuits in the making. 1 African American workers let go are saying they were targeted intentionally. 2. Packages supposedly will be offered Oct will challenged by a class action lawsuit. Check out Streetinsider.com ref form... — read more 

There were many rumors circulating, but from what I have gathered, until now only a few people have been confirmed to have been laid off yesterday. Hopefully, today is going to continue this trend. My location is so far calm, so I am optimistic. Let... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4094458-death-windstream

http://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/WIN/prices/windstream-hldg-stock-price-history

This is actually Windstreams's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Windstream-Communications/120061878045518

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Windstream/513524365485701

It is my understanding that a VSP will be offered in Oct. or Nov. if that is the case it could leave Windstream open for lawsuits

The company has absolutely No direction. They spend time asking questions and surveys with stupid meetings -- and NOTHING of value ever comes from them. Lots of top tier talent left today -- not the bottom of the barrel. This was a numbers game and... — read more 

Straight from the horse's mouth

Windstream continues to punish the people who get it done everyday. The leadership for the past two years has been terrible. They continue to purchase debt heavy companies. Then address that through continual layoffs. I think they need to clean house... — read more 

There were a good bit of layoffs in the Charlotte location today. I also know of at least a few let go in Greenville as well.

I got the axe back in 2012...i had taken a week off to move into my new home. I got a call to come in for a training seminar on the Wednesday of the week I HAD PRIOR APPROVAL TO TAKE OFF. I didn't have to come in...for all they knew I was using my... — read more 

The industry is changing and WIN keeps buying companies and adding more debt. Who knows whats in store for the ILEC side. I heard that if you are on PIP, then you are most likely going to be gone. It is happening to all jobs....engineers, sales... — read more 

People keep complaining about the debt ridden companies that Winstream is buying.. You do know that Earthlink - though in a bad spot - was making HUGE strides. What did we get out of the merger? Lower stock value... Why do you think ELNK, at just a... — read more 

We have no direction in this company. Poor leadership. The CEO posts an article bragging about his family trip to the French Alps, then two weeks later destroys the lives of many families. What a great leader. SMH. Every time you blink a new VP of... — read more 

They say we are trying to save money but when you start getting rid of so many employees in departments, you cannot function! I can't imagine cutting anyone else in my department unless they close it down. Seems like that might be the future... — read more 

I watched an IT department lose 2/3's of its department on 7/27. While the almost 70 year old manager of said group was saved. Seems like management is sacrificing the low hanging fruit to save themselves. Some good IT people were let go during a... — read more 

Windstream doesn't care if we have to work harder. They can go out on their yachts and to heck with the rest of us. It's sad how many people they are letting go. I believe it has to do with the EarthLink merger. I've heard they kept all those... — read more 

I got laid off today. All thought customer facing employees were the safest but that totally turned out untrue. So sad when the head gives himself a raise for 2017 but salary employees got nothing. Then he got like a 4 million bonus as well. I won't... — read more 

It has begun in the Little Rock area, near the corp headquarters. The targeted team BU is rumored to be CLEC techs.

Do you have any updates here? I hear 'a few' but wanted to see if anyone had more details.

heard back in August there would be 1500 total, with three rounds. We know the first round was in August, making this the second and November the third. With the recent announcement of Cloud and Connectivity, I would not be surprised if the number of... — read more 

Who else has heard the 9/21 layoff rumor?

CEO states 300 left to to hire 300 broadband techs. NO WORD OF ADDITIONAL LAYOFF

I thought I seen a comment we're Lexington ky said they had too many techs and they was gonna start cutting, just seen on the job board they have 9 positions opened in lexington

Just curious bout the rumor floating around about more layoffs in September just wondering if it's gonna affect the technicians this time, or who it's gonna affect, heard it was gonna be the techs this time which don't make since cause we are on... — read more 

Nuff, said

Move from 4 BU''s to 2 BU's. Why would leadership ever think it was a good idea to have 4 BU's? Look at all the waste in salary and overlap! I am sure this will create a LOT of position eliminations in the upcoming months. We created the same... — read more 

@OPvOKvj-oxa: I'm more interested in the August / September layoffs that are rumored to be coming to the Enterprise division. Do we have more info on these? I've seen it mentioned enough to be pretty convinced they are coming, but there is no... — read more 

I learned a lot at Windstream and gained some skills. I applied for the buy-out package and got it, which I am glad of. I do not like the way things have changed for the worse; Corporate has taken over every aspect of the job and it's obvious they... — read more 

I don't know how the rest of the company is being ran but here in Lex Ky it seems as if management has lost all touch with their employees. This used to be a decent place to work. Now I feel like I die a little more inside when I show up to work. All... — read more 

I was told the most recent layoff was given the code name LEO, is that supposed to stand for "Lay Employees Off?" If so, we really do work at the most selfish, careless, and heartless company imaginable. Learn everything you possibly can, and take... — read more 

Just got canned. Sitting in my car bawling. I read this website everyday for the past three weeks. It didn't help. No one is safe.

Windstream is the worst Fortune 500 lol company in America. What i seen and reported but was told to shut by mouth and do my job that is was not my job too question Companies integrity . There was a company called Enron they sold on future sales just... — read more 

Current rumor going around - Windstream is going to lay off ALL of Enterprise and CSMB in order to buy out RadioShack, rebrand, and then focus on creating battery filled appliances. I am APPALLED at the current direction the company is going!!!