blkmamba
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I don't disagree, I just don't think it shows a lack of respect when they ask what is wrong. I'm not saying you have to answer them but filing a grievance for that seems stupid to me.
Called in and harassed question
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I don't disagree, I just don't think it shows a lack of respect when they ask what is wrong. I'm not saying you have to answer them but filing a grievance for that seems stupid to me.
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Lizzzow
Guest
I am curious as it has never really been explained to me. Where do u find the proper guidelines about calling in sick? I've heard the at least 1 hr before statement. Also heard the 5 sick days a year statement. Is this in the master or supp agreement? I just ask because management have their own skewed ideas of how things "should" go, and wanted to know what my union rights said. Thanks for your input.
joeboodog
good people drink good beer
I just wonder if call offs have increased due to the insane dispatches we face. It used to be you could figure some days would be lighter than others and instead of calling in you could tough it out. Now with every day being a 10.5 to 11 hour day it makes more sense to do the call that does it all.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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If you are going to call in sick you must do it no later than one hour before your shift starts. The number of personal and sick days varies by region----we get 4 and 5, respectively, in my area----and you may or may not be able to use them interchangeably. Running out of days does not mean you cannot call in----you just won't get paid for them and mgt may give you a harder time if you are out of days.
Indecisi0n
Well-Known Member
Your body is already spent from working all these hours so even the slightest cold I'm calling out. I use to tough it out like you said but it's just not worth it anymore.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
I would like to say that I much prefer the new Indecisi0n. Dave.
upschuck
Well-Known Member
Wow we get 2 option days and no paid sick days. We do get 6 occurrences in 6 months. Our option week is like another week of vacation paid at 50 hrs.
PT Car Washer
Well-Known Member
I agree you should call in sick at least one hour before start, but if you become ill on the way in it would be better to call then risk driving a commercial vehicle when you are in no condition to. Things do happen that no one has control over.
ORLY!?!
Master Loader
When they give you a hard time, just look at them and laugh. That really pisses them off.
I mostly smile and/ or laugh, because I and they know they cant do anything. Thats why it pisses them off.
ORLY!?!
Master Loader
Wheres the gross icon at? LOL!
ORLY!?!
Master Loader
Had a guy go out because of his knee. He had to have it rebuilt, which would take over 6 months to heal. Nonetheless, due to the working enviroment of UPS that caused it. During his off time, he started to get calls from HR, and they werent very nice. They were harassment calls to him.
Stating as such " why are you laying about, you need to get back to work " or " what type of father are you to your children, and not working? ". Seriously, you cant make this stuff up. And each time he asked the persons name, they never gave it.
I agree, this company is nutters.
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
It solved the problem....but yes BB58 is inappropriate...shocking I know...lol
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chuchu
Guest
Not here. You call by scheduled start time.
It's best to call at least an hr before start time but not required.
Calling in in time for them to get another employee to cover your work area is not only respectful but lowers their blood pressure when they decide whether to dig into your attendance record or not.
Put them in a corner and that could create a payback. Sometimes it can't be helped.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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So you can call 1 minute before the PCM to let them know that you won't be there? How in the hell are they supposed to work with or around that?
I don't know if it's in the master, supplement or if it is just a local operating procedure, but we have to call at least one hour before our scheduled start time. This gives them time to cover for you. Calling in one minute before start time leaves them high and dry.
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chuchu
Guest
Reread the post before you rip your garter.
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chuchu
Guest
If an employee has two no call no shows and FAILS TO CALL IN BY HIS/HER START TIME on the third day that employee's seniority is considered broken.
The drop dead deadline is BY START TIME here. I said it wasn't respectful or wise to call past an hour prior to your scheduled start time but the mar is "by start time". Any option outside of that here is not enforceable.
The drop dead deadline is BY START TIME here. I said it wasn't respectful or wise to call past an hour prior to your scheduled start time but the mar is "by start time". Any option outside of that here is not enforceable.
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chuchu
Guest
Its obvious that you don't know.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
You're right----I don't know for sure----but I do know that I have always been told of and abided by the NLT 1 hour prior "rule".
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chuchu
Guest
Sure. Could be...in your region. I can't imagine not calling in at least an hr ahead of start time if you can. No matter where you work, it's the right thing to do even if you're not required.
But HERE, in our center its not a local rule. It's common sense.
