http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/ Engadget Comments for Communications Workers of America authorizes strike of 20,000 AT&T workers, could happen soon http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Grand Moff Tarkin (AT&T): We have the death star as our logo, and you union workers are on our figurative Alderaan.
Grand Moff Tarkin (AT&T): You may fire when ready.
Union: WHAT?!
Grand Moff Tarkin (AT&T): You're far to trusting. But don't worry, we will deal with your money problems soon enough. In fact, you've all been given a promotion right into unemployment...
Union: NO!!!

Suddenly, customers on all the other major cellular networks felt a great disturbance in the Cellular Network, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible happened. ]]>Feb 6th 2009 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
But seriously, in THIS economy they wanna strike? Ummm OK. Watch AT&T pull a Ronald Regan and just fire all striking employees and replacement them in two hours with any of the millions of unemployed people.]]>Feb 6th 2009 4:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
So yes, ATT mobility, go ahead and replace 20,000 SENIOR LEVEL employees with HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of dollars experience, with some entry level people... that'll go over very well.

To all you people who just think these employees are replaceable in a day, week or YEARS for that matter... You Are Stupid! ]]>Feb 6th 2009 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
AT&T Mobility do not have 20,000 senior managers. AT&T's Mobility division isn't the countless army you think it is. As a former wireless industry professional, I can tell you that NO wireless company has that many senior managers.

On a side note, I though managers can't be in a union. No? (see how I check, before I make a comment about something I don't really know).

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Survival of a company is more important than anything else, and many times you have to think about the short term and hope you squeeze enough time to make better long term plans.

Senior or not, strike is a bad idea. Especially when most companies are laying off people, including other "senior level" workers from other companies.

AT&T actually has the upside, and the union is giving them a reason to not given into the demand because they probably were looking for ways to cut labor costs which is in most companies the most expensive cost.
M]]>Feb 6th 2009 7:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
I hear yah bigdaddy woot woot (sorry had to say that)..

Anyways, I do agree with you, but I highly doubt that a company that is turning in black ink instead of red is looking to lay off.. I really doubt that highly, especially given the current economic situation. What actually would drive the company down would be employing a bunch of "technicians" to repair cell sites, who don't know how to. This is going to cause a shift of customers away from the AT&T service, as there network will be unreliable at best.

AT&T Mobility needs to get these workers back as soon as possible. ]]>Feb 6th 2009 7:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Also, the STRIKE ISN'T AUTHORIZED YET!

We will find out 100% at midnight.

Thank You!]]>Feb 6th 2009 7:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
But, this isn't the big focus of the company. 20K non-management employees is nothing to what is coming up between April and August. A strike at the wireless division would only seem like practice for the real deal in the other divisions.

BTW, I like the logo. I think the Imperial logo should be a key marketing concept. :)]]>Feb 7th 2009 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
giving you the benefit of the doubt, 20,000 employees worth HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of dollars in experience is about $45 a piece.

sorry, had to say it :-P]]>Feb 7th 2009 12:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
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Dude, following a union worker as he set up 40 computers must have been painful.]]>Feb 6th 2009 8:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 10:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 8th 2009 3:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
Good luck with that.]]>Feb 6th 2009 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 4:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
/tips hat to you]]>Feb 6th 2009 6:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 9th 2009 5:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 3:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Really? Unions had nothing to do with our current economic problems? Are you seriously that uninformed or just pretending to be? Take two minutes to explain why ALL American car makers are failing to remain profitable, without mentioning the union worker's extremely high wages and retirement agreements. You will either fail to do so, or prove your ignorance on the subject.]]>Feb 7th 2009 5:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 3:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/These things I find in ALL your posts, please try to correct your sloppiness. ]]>Feb 6th 2009 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
BTW I havent done it on Joystiq in over a week]]>Feb 6th 2009 4:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 4:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 4:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 8th 2009 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 3:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
Oh, btw... Please enjoy your future!!!!!!]]>Feb 6th 2009 5:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
to which I politely advised him that I would not be a blackleg scab for ATT or anyone else. I worked for SBC before/during the ATT buyout, and all I can say is that based on my experience it's no surprise]]>Feb 6th 2009 10:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
But that there services to that job ARE WORTH SOMETHING!

Everyone needs to get this stupid mentality of "Thank god I've got a job" out of there moronic brains, or we are all screwed.

Go To School.]]>Feb 6th 2009 7:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
Anyone willing to strike over relatively minor changes to their benefits packages is taking a serious risk with their well-being and future in our current economic climate. This union does not appear to be keeping the financial security of their workers in mind. For that reason, I believe most unions serve their own purposes, not that of their workers as they should... and as they were intended to do. The majority of unions in the US job market are relics of an industrial revolution and should be dismantled. The prime example is the UAW, which has been a major contributor to the failure of American car manufacturers and the economic collapse of the metropolitan Detroit area.]]>Feb 7th 2009 6:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
You go to fucking school, douche nozzle. It's "their", not "there".]]>Feb 9th 2009 12:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 3:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 5:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 4:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
The union workers will do dbag stuff like call into the operator and ask for some bogus phone listing just to suck up the time on the phone making real customers wait in line even longer.]]>Feb 6th 2009 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 4:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/You're an idiot]]>Feb 6th 2009 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 4:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 5:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Feb 6th 2009 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/
They should be protected only if they are really giving 110%.]]>Feb 7th 2009 10:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/06/communications-workers-of-america-authorizes-strike-of-20-000-at/Apr 5th 2009 11:30PM