Comments by "American Spirit" (@americanspirit8932) on "ATu0026T Archives: What is the Bell System?" video.

  1. I started working for Western Electric in February of 1963, I was forced to retire early due to an injury I had while working, already experienced several surgeries, but my second to last surgery, but I could no longer work. I went on disability, and I can tell you? AT&T that's what I retired when I called AT&T, took care of me 100% above and beyond the Call of Duty, I needed an electric bed they purchased that, I eventually needed an electric wheelchair they purchased that, they paid all my medical expenses, I was forced to leave New York and move to Florida for a warmer climate, to help me with my back problems, my body was twisted and I was researching and seeing other specialists. I lived in the Tampa Bay area, at the time and one neurosurgeon that I consulted with said to me what you require, most doctors that you already visited including myself are not even qualified. He suggested a visit Shands Hospital in Gainesville Florida, they told me what you required to take anywhere from 15 to 25 hours, it took 18 and a half hours, and after the longest spine surgery ever in the United States at that time, I had a real bad Staffing infection required an additional five and a half hours of surgery approximately 13 14 days later. Needless to say my medical expenses were through the roof, AT&T picked up every single penny, I could not even be moved from my home to the hospital for checkups they provided me with a private, c35 Learjet, had to paramedics on board aside from the crew. I required private duty nursing while in the hospital, even if there was discharge I had private duty nurse at home for approximately 1 year, started rehab and physical therapy, for approximately 7 years. They covered all my expenses 100%. I don't believe any other company would have taken care of their employees as much as they took care of me. They credit me with a total of approximately 35 36 years service. With full benefits, today is September 20th 2022. I still require High dosages of pain medication every single day, and I've been on that since that surgery that was in , January 1991. Today I still struggle with severe back pain. I had a total of five spine surgeries. In my opinion breaking up the Bell System in 1984 was a major mistake. Even though it was considered a monopoly, it employed millions of people, throughout the country. And yes we will all proud to say that we work for, m a bell.
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