I've been with UPS for over 8 years. I've been working preload now for 3 of those years. I split and load 3 trucks as well as a TP60. I have zero problems with anyone...ever. Well, We've got a new building SUP this past week and I've had it!! He does nothing but yell and scream about no stacking, move faster, more intensity, no misloads. He walks up and down the belt telling everyone how messy their load is and how "I bet I can find a misload in that truck." We'll today he went so far as turning off the fans(S.Fla.)and shouting " if we don't want to sweat then move faster, finish and go home." WHAT??? Are you kidding me?? Are these actions necessary?? Are they even allowed? Can grievance be brought against this A-hole? I've NEVER filed one before but this guy is over the top!!
Grievance worthy?
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Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Yes that's a harassment grievance. Tell him if he wants to talk about production you'll need a steward present.
New young guy I assume? We have a new twilight sup that wanted to start the twilight at 1pm on Mondays and said he would fire anyone that did not show. Obviously didn't get far with that one.
New young guy I assume? We have a new twilight sup that wanted to start the twilight at 1pm on Mondays and said he would fire anyone that did not show. Obviously didn't get far with that one.
FilingBluesFL
Well-Known Member
As cold as it's been lately, I'm surprised you've still got the fans going lol
Just remember, supervisors are like rashes. They show up unexpectedly, end up being a pain in the ass for a little while, and just like that they're gone again.
Just remember, supervisors are like rashes. They show up unexpectedly, end up being a pain in the ass for a little while, and just like that they're gone again.
ChickenLegs
Safety Expert
No - your supervisor is just motivating you. Man up and work harder and you wouldn't be having problems. There is a reason why your former sup was replaced, because he couldn't get the job done thanks to you
DamageCallTag
Active Member
Chickenlegs is obviously a sup!! File on it! Sometimes sups need to be out back in there place and grieving is the only way we can do so!
laffter
Well-Known Member
You must have a lot of friends.
ChickenLegs
Safety Expert
No. A grievance is something that takes away time from your BA's golf trip. The shop steward won't even process it because he knows the OP is probably slacking off and feeling the heat
PT Car Washer
Well-Known Member
Not sure what you would file on. Except turning the fans off. Wanting your belt to follow the methods and not have misloads and finish on time is his job. His methods are questionable and probably counterproductive. Google "Toxic Leadership". May just be a first day "shock and awe" tactic. Until you start receiving disciplinary actions just tell him you are doing the best you can.
MethodsMan
Well-Known Member
Go slower and bring a portable fan.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Make sure it is battery powered.
alwaysoverallowed
Well-Known Member
Sounds like your going to get over heated and then comes the heat stroke. Make sure you take plenty of water breaks then when that becomes too much for them ask for something to keep water in so you don't have to take so many breaks. Then when that doesn't work just pass out and take a rise to the hospital in an ambulance with our insurance it'll only cost you $25 dollars and you should get paid for the day then you get to take workmans comp until you feel better. I wish I still worked preload and was in your hub I see free time off in your future.
Ouch
Well-Known Member
Hey chickenlegs, are you implying the op needs to speed up and work unsafe? Now that wouldn't be the smartest thing to recommend seeing that you are strictly looking after the companies best interest and what the op is actually going thru. Now you would never request an employee work unsafe would you? To the op article 37,66, and 60. Of course put all others that apply out beside the articles violated. Don't risk your safety on someone that will be out of a job before you. Work safe and at a safe pace. I would hate to think you might miss more than normal amount ts of boxes coming down the belt because you feel harassed and are really unsure about your sup wanting you to work unsafe.
RolloTony Brown Town
Well-Known Member
As a supervisor, I gotta say that is some pretty questionable behavior at best. I'd file a harassment grievance. Just do the best you can and ignore the noise. If he bugs you, then tell him "I'm trying my best" and if he keeps giving you crap just keep telling it to him. In my building, when an employee feels harassed they tell their steward that they wanna file a grievance over it and the steward talks to the supervisor first to give them an opportunity to change their ways. If you've never filed before and have never had any problems then you're probably a good employee so for you to complain will mean something. Just make sure you actually follow through if he keeps it up.
Neoconglobalist
New Member
I'm going though the same thing bro.
I been with the company over a year now and I don't even know how to locate my shop steward. I have never filed a greivence and I think there's much to be grievanced on my belt.
I get buried in front of my can. My can takes everybody's else's
. And he'll just let me get so ING BURIED in packages that you can't even get into the cans next to me because so much is in front of me that it starts to spill out to the ing cans next to me. I know there may be a safety grievance there. He could easily get me a loader and the problem would be solved, but no, he'll just watch me as I build a ing fort in front of the can like I was a kid.
And speaking of kid, the straw that broke this already worn camels back, is that this guy talks to me like I'm his red-headed step child. He literally talks to me like I'm hisING KID. This is no exaggeration. Today my coworkers were shocked how he went off on me. I don't even provoke him. I'm very non-confrontational and I believe he takes my kindness for weakness.
Any insight would be appreciated.
P.S. Oh and to that sup on here that said work harder, off 
I been with the company over a year now and I don't even know how to locate my shop steward. I have never filed a greivence and I think there's much to be grievanced on my belt.
I get buried in front of my can. My can takes everybody's else's
. And he'll just let me get so ING BURIED in packages that you can't even get into the cans next to me because so much is in front of me that it starts to spill out to the ing cans next to me. I know there may be a safety grievance there. He could easily get me a loader and the problem would be solved, but no, he'll just watch me as I build a ing fort in front of the can like I was a kid. And speaking of kid, the straw that broke this already worn camels back, is that this guy talks to me like I'm his red-headed step child. He literally talks to me like I'm his
ING KID. This is no exaggeration. Today my coworkers were shocked how he went off on me. I don't even provoke him. I'm very non-confrontational and I believe he takes my kindness for weakness. Any insight would be appreciated.
P.S. Oh and to that sup on here that said work harder,
off In the three years I've been loading I've had a total of 7 misloads, thats right 7, in three years and our belt continues to lead the building with the fewest misloads. Our sup is out on an injury, not work related.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
It sounds to me like the sup is trying to make a name for himself by lighting a fire under your butts. Don't take it personally, do the job the way you were taught to do it and things will get back closer to normal after a few weeks or so.
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