Long and short of it -I have an existing injury which the Army/Navy would not allow me to join ( in 2001) because of the condition. UPS sure hired me though no questions asked in Jan 2002. I believe this is a disability. The job I'm doing is by far the most difficult I've done because of the amount of pushing off on this leg (loading). not really sure where to go. management has no intention of moving me around, infact the twi manager laughed at me when I mentioned my body's condition and how long i'd be able to hold up.
I am playing the devil's advocate here - Did you disclose the injury when you were hired? Is it written on your application?
The reason I ask that is before you go and say that a previous injury is affecting the job you do now, that is one of the first questions anyone will ask. As you probably know, depending on what you did or didn't write on that application could be grounds for termination.
I would guess that someone would go through that application with a fine tooth comb.
If there is favoritism going on, you have a much better chance of making your case. You may have to get some advice from your union steward as to the local conditions that might apply to your situation. Another option is HR.
Personally, the first thing I would do is talk with the supervisor and tell that person how you feel and get a feel for the response you get back. This will also tell you what direction you need to go and how to build your case.
Hopefully, you won't have to do anything and the supervisor will be enlightened enough to make a few changes you could live with.
Put the fairness issue on the table and try to minimize any entitlement and you may have a more cooperative atmosphere to work out the problems.
