I'm from New Mexico. I think that is in the south west. Her in New Mexico, we observe all the methods that UPS has the nation doing. I have been with them since 1983, and had a back injury last July. I have not been able to return to my driving job. My doctor, as well as a company physical therapist, has put some restrictions on me. I've been really bummed out because, I don't think UPS is going to take me back. I got two teenage sons who live with me, and workman's comp said this is as good as my back is going to get. I have severe back pain everyday, and can't do anything that has lifting or bending involved. They put me on permanant partial disabilaty. I'm getting $140 a week to live on. I'm hoping UPS can find me something to do, if not, the outlook is not good. I'm really stressing. Does anyone have some suggestions? I wish I could get back to my job as a package car driver, but my back is gone. I went to an attorny after putting up with the company doctors for four months. My doctor is telling me to do something else. I'm just having a hard time giving up something that I put into for so many years. I miss my fellow drivers. I was having that wonderful three day production ride with a supervisor, and on the third day, I was following the methods. I went to move some packages on shelf four, and one package was 90lbs. It was not marked or highlighted. I felt a sharp pain in my back. My sup looked at it, and said it should not have even been loaded there. This was 12:15 in the afternoon. I continued to work until 8:45 that night. Limping, and pain shooting down my leg, I managed to get through the day. That was the last day I worked as a package car driver. It's almost been a year now, and I'm getting $140 a week now.I'm really bummed out. Can anyone give me some advise on what to do? I'm tired of being in pain everyday, and the bills aren't going away. If you can help me, please let me know.
