Hate to say this, but I wouldn't waste my time and money to try to get re-hired.
I know how hard you worked, and so did I and everyone else on here.
It's ugly, you do your best... and the big thank-you.. is - your fired.
If you got some evidence at all. Small claims court (probably max amount is $5000 in your jurisdiction), is best way to go.
15 years is a long time.
I felt the same way when we got a new manager.
Kinda figured I was a target. And they we're just waiting for me, to make that 1 mistake.
When they didn't pay me for 1 sickday in 15 mths I had (wouldn't let me use an optional)... and when we had a stat holiday, that wasn't covered in our contract (everyone else got an optional day paid) - only I didn't.
I should have known they were out to get me or make me quit.
Just like you, with the safedriving reward.
My belief to this day.. is still.. this :
With the slowdown, I think sups have been asks, who would you let go, if you had a choice..
After that choice is made.... yup, no optional days, no rewards. and get pulled in the office for every little thing.
Either, they want to make you quit... or they look for that perfect chance to fire you.
That's my opinion. And, I'll get bashed for saying that again on here.
But, it's ok, - I'm used to it.
We had a pcm, how proud UPS is, not to lay anyone off (compared to Fedex) during these slow times....
UPS wants to keep that pride.... they just do it differently, keep the books clean.... like they do in centers... changing numbers, to make them look better.