That low of a percentage..lol
Driver canned for roll-away
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That low of a percentage..lol
BURMDPsupe, you sound like one of the supes that I didn't mind working for-reasonable, listened to the drivers concerns, realistic about expectaions. Most drivers would work together more when we had a supe like this. Drivers would get more involved with safety and the running of the center.
Unfortunately, too many of the management are overly ambitious, power-hungry tyrants who think that they get more production with gestapo-like tactics. This works for guys that they can intimidate and usually injuries and accidents go up. Typicalunionslug and others like him, don't realize how drivers screw them because they won't go out of their way at work when they come to work miserable or with a knot in their stomachs. Often a District Manager finally comes in and sees this and the supe gets transferred to become someone else's problem.
Unfortunately, too many of the management are overly ambitious, power-hungry tyrants who think that they get more production with gestapo-like tactics. This works for guys that they can intimidate and usually injuries and accidents go up. Typicalunionslug and others like him, don't realize how drivers screw them because they won't go out of their way at work when they come to work miserable or with a knot in their stomachs. Often a District Manager finally comes in and sees this and the supe gets transferred to become someone else's problem.
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I'll take Alicia Keys over Giselle....
After getting pummeled by the Big Blue Wrecking Crew I don't think Tom was in the mood...Even with a Woman like Giselle...
Why do you assume I have a wife or girlfriend?? I may have a significant other..
Thanks..
Have you SEEN them??? Nothin wrong wit dat either!
(if you got the money..... and I think he does!)
BURMDPsupe
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I know this situation all too well; I've been on the receiving end of a few supervisors/managers that were on power trips. My personal work philosophy is "Fair and Firm." I just find it a lot easier to have good working relationships with my employees, both union and non-union; plus in my case, it yields good results (above average ERI score, 0 accidents/injuries in the last 21 months, increased PPH, etc). Unfortunately for me, I have a DM who is from the "old school" and doesn't like my work philosophy--go figure.
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705red
Browncafe Steward
Remember we are only as good as our management team! If only 20% of your staff is up to par maybe if you look in the mirror you will see why your operation is so poor.
chipolapitch
OLD SUP
IT DON'T SEEM RIGHT BUT THE DRIVERS WHO LIE ABOUT SETTING BRAKE, PUTTING IN GEAR AND ROLL AWAY HAVE A MUCH BETTER CHANCE OF COMING BACK THAN THOSE WHO SIMPLY ADMIT THEY MADE A MISTAKE.....GO FIGURE
FromBluetoBrown
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What kind of person just walks by a sitting package car and releases the handbrake?? I have a heard time believing there are people out there just saying to themselves "Hmmm there is an unmanned UPS truck sitting here with thousands of dollars of stuff in the back but I think I'll just mess with the hand brake instead". I'm not saying it doesn't happen but it boggles my mind there are people out there like that.
Fnix
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I used to do stuff like that. Well I never put peoples lives in danger but I use to do stuff that was mean. When I was a kid looking for a car to buy I would take it for a test drive with the seller and then I would drive it into an empty parking lot and get out and look at it some more and then quickly jump in lock the doors and drive the vehicle away and park it somewhere. Making the seller have to walk back home and then find a vehicle.
The driver that I started this thread about got his job back after a 3 week suspension.
That said, our center manager (who I respect and trust) said in the PCM meeting (without ever mentioning the driver by name) that there are certain things which UPS fires you for no matter what. That's just the way it is. I understand this policy because some infractions are more serious and can have dire repercussions (such as a roll-away).
The reason some people get their job back and others don't has to do with the driver's reputation. If you're a good guy, not always "in the office" and do your job, you stand a better chance than the guy who calls in all the time, is on every report and doesn't give management the respect they deserve. It's the way the world works, and if you don't understand this then you're going to have a very difficult time.
And as for giving management "the respect they deserve" that also falls under the category of "the way things work". Whether I like it or not, these guys are my bosses and if I don't treat them respect I'm going to have a hard time.
That said, our center manager (who I respect and trust) said in the PCM meeting (without ever mentioning the driver by name) that there are certain things which UPS fires you for no matter what. That's just the way it is. I understand this policy because some infractions are more serious and can have dire repercussions (such as a roll-away).
The reason some people get their job back and others don't has to do with the driver's reputation. If you're a good guy, not always "in the office" and do your job, you stand a better chance than the guy who calls in all the time, is on every report and doesn't give management the respect they deserve. It's the way the world works, and if you don't understand this then you're going to have a very difficult time.
And as for giving management "the respect they deserve" that also falls under the category of "the way things work". Whether I like it or not, these guys are my bosses and if I don't treat them respect I'm going to have a hard time.
