Archive for November, 2009

Shocking News Update: Verizon Leaders Say One Thing, Do Another

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Is provoking one of the costliest ad wars in history really something a company does when it is doing everything in its power to avoid layoffs? »

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Verizon to 1,000 DC Area Workers: “Merry Christmas! You’re Fired.”

Friday, November 20th, 2009

That's 1,000 families whose Holidays will include wondering whether gifts for children can fit in the budget, or whether Thanksgiving dinner is something they can afford. »

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Verizon, Failing to Meet Repair Standards, Responds by Cutting Repair Workers

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

As Verizon continues to lay off workers despite enormous profits, it's clear that customers are coming out on the losing end. »

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New York Elected Officials Denounce Verizon Layoffs

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
New York Elected Officials Denounce Verizon Layoffs

New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and other city and state elected officials joined with hundreds of members and leaders of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) on the steps of New York’s City Hall November 12 to call on Verizon to stop the layoffs of hundreds of workers across New York and New Jersey.   [UPDATE:... »

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