husband terminated...advice please.

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

If he does actually go to panel, they may "ice" him by continually postponing his case until the last minute. This is designed to torment him. I've seen it.

They may, after "icing" him for three days, settle it in the hallway so it doesn't appear on the record.

Take the offer of reinstatement with no back pay.

This event will forever mold your and his thoughts and opinions of the company.

From this point forward DO NOT do the company any favors and cover your A##.

No!!!!
Never!!

 

[cosmo1]

Sorry...I'm not sure of the exact lingo. He had the meeting with a ups rep and a union rep at the center he works. The ups rep said that he didn't have authority to flat make this go away because it has been a big problem in this area, but he was going to recommend to his superior to make it go away. That didn't happen, so now he has a hearing in San Antonio in two weeks. He is in the southern region.

I certainly don't know the whole story, and I don't want to cast aspersions on your husband, but there really has to be more to this.

Even if in his area it is a big problem, he should have at worse gotten a warning letter, if indeed it was his first offense. You may want to ask some more questions of your husband and your father.

 

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If there's anything I can do....

 

[jes13r]

If he does actually go to panel, they may "ice" him by continually postponing his case until the last minute. This is designed to torment him. I've seen it.

They may, after "icing" him for three days, settle it in the hallway so it doesn't appear on the record.

Take the offer of reinstatement with no back pay.

This event will forever mold your and his thoughts and opinions of the company.

From this point forward DO NOT do the company any favors and cover your A##.

Another driver of several years was made to go to a panel for something (not sure of the circumstances, but same center) and after not driving for two months he drove 15 hours to the hearing and the same guy that was in the little local hearing at the center was standing outside of the door and offered him his job back without back pay....seems kind of cruel.

 

[3 done 3 to go]

I would normally agree...but my dad is kind of an and wouldn't lie...I don't *think* anyway. He was the first to call him a maroon who endangered his family's well being.

Who really knows what goes on behind those doors though.

I do believe he will get his job back. Hewill be the management hitch for a month or so. It's a learning experience. Give ups nothing but, honest effort. Do it the best you feel you can. With out killing yourself.

 

[Bubblehead]

I certainly don't know the whole story, and I don't want to cast aspersions on your husband, but there really has to be more to this.

Even if in his area it is a big problem, he should have at worse gotten a warning letter, if indeed it was his first offense. You may want to ask some more questions of your husband and your father.

@jes13r, is your father active with the union....or does he fly under the radar?

 

[Bubblehead]

Another driver of several years was made to go to a panel for something (not sure of the circumstances, but same center) and after not driving for two months he drove 15 hours to the hearing and the same guy that was in the little local hearing at the center was standing outside of the door and offered him his job back without back pay....seems kind of cruel.

It happens all of the time.
It's the final pound of flesh.

 

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Another driver of several years was made to go to a panel for something (not sure of the circumstances, but same center) and after not driving for two months he drove 15 hours to the hearing and the same guy that was in the little local hearing at the center was standing outside of the door and offered him his job back without back pay....seems kind of cruel.

Look at it their way. They saved the center money for the month. It's about how they can save money. They get bonuses for money saved and terminated. Give them nothing

 

[jes13r]

@jes13r, is your father active with the union....or does he fly under the radar?

Active...but he's kind of a golden child worker. I don't think he's ever even had a documented talk in his entire employment.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Active...but he's kind of a golden child worker. I don't think he's ever even had a documented talk in his entire employment.

Better chat with your husband.

 

[jes13r]

Better chat with your husband.

...indeed. there have been many chats and dirty looks in these last two weeks..

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

...indeed. there have been many chats and dirty looks in these last two weeks..

He needs your support and you need the truth

 

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Active...but he's kind of a golden child worker. I don't think he's ever even had a documented talk in his entire employment.

Is your father in the same building?? He is a model worker who is unwilling to help his son in law? I don't think you get along with your dad well.

 

[jes13r]

He needs your support and you need the truth

I tried that, too. "This doesn't make sense...someone still works out there who was drunk and had a wreck (had to go to panel and rehab, but got their job back)...someone who got pulled over by a cop with a suspended license is still working preload while his driver panel is coming....". Nothing came of it though.

I'm just hoping for the best for the family's sake.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I tried that, too. "This doesn't make sense...someone still works out there who was drunk and had a wreck (had to go to panel and rehab, but got their job back)...someone who got pulled over by a cop with a suspended license is still working preload while his driver panel is coming....". Nothing came of it though.

I'm just hoping for the best for the family's sake.

Good luck to you and those babies.

 

[jes13r]

Is your father in the same building?? He is a model worker who is unwilling to help his son in law? I don't think you get along with your dad well.

Yes same building, and I think just about every driver has called on my husband's behalf...just nothing seems to be happening.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Yes same building, and I think just about every driver has called on my husband's behalf...just nothing seems to be happening.

They need to buzz the right ear.

 

[Bubblehead]

Active...but he's kind of a golden child worker. I don't think he's ever even had a documented talk in his entire employment.

Yea, but I'm afraid management sees this as an opportunity to get "twice" the bang for their efforts, if you know what I mean??

Don't be too hard on him, as I know he feels terrible.

When he rises above this and I think he will; he should know to walk behind, instead of running in front of, the machine that is UPS.

In a 30 year career, no matter how fast you run, the "Machine" will catch you.

 

[PT Car Washer]

...indeed. there have been many chats and dirty looks in these last two weeks..

I agree with the majority that he will be reinstated. Just part of the game. Right now he needs your support and not a lot of chats and dirty looks.

 

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I know the wheels of justice. Turn slow. Especially when its for you