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BigUnionGuy
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The solution, Integrity usually provides in his own threads....
Is advocating the termination of his fellow Teamster co-workers.
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Is advocating the termination of his fellow Teamster co-workers.
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What'dyabringmetoday???
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It is not a waste of time if you spend all of your spare time away from a job that you loathe whining incessantly about the job that you loathe. Or telling everyone else how to perform the job that they loathe. Or telling newcomers that they will learn to loathe their new job. Or tell newcomers what they can and can't post on BrownCafe. Lol?
Integrity
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BigUnionGuy,
I advocate this only as in last resort in the instances where the employee simply refuses to change their behavior.
I don't recall this being relevant in this thread?
Sincerely,
I
What'dyabringmetoday???
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I am just impressed at how much time everyone has available to fixate on a job that they seem to dislike. Lol?
I have found this to be one of Integrity's better and more thought provoking threads...
The OP seems to suggest to me that I's work takes him to many different facilities...
I AM surprised that someone didn't long ago nip in the bud what he described...I have seen no such thing in the hub out of which I work and I can't imagine it being allowed.
However, I am not sure I would base this discussion on someone being "seriously offended." I don't think we have a right to demand that everything we see and hear keep us within our comfort zone. Some employees including drivers have radios by them. Some employee may choose to listen to a Christian radio station and someone else could claim to be "seriously offended." My short response to that would be "too bad."
Instead I think this is better discussed in terms of a slippery slope and a coarsening of the work environment. If something is allowed in lockers, why not one's immediate work area? Most importantly, the OP did bring to mind an anecdote I once heard, and this is my basic response and main contribution to this thread: This exchange took place place during the Civil War. (Hope I have all my facts right.) An officer was going to tell a dirty joke, but first asked if there were any ladies around. Robert E Lee, who was in on the conversation said "No, but there are gentlemen."
Years ago now when I was on the preload, someone working next to me put up a picture from like a Playboy in his work area, as a joke more than anything, I believe. I can't say I was "seriously offended" though I didn't think it was appropriate. Anyway that material wasn't up for three minutes before the first sup who happened to walk by told him to take it down. I believe he made the right call.
The OP seems to suggest to me that I's work takes him to many different facilities...
I AM surprised that someone didn't long ago nip in the bud what he described...I have seen no such thing in the hub out of which I work and I can't imagine it being allowed.
However, I am not sure I would base this discussion on someone being "seriously offended." I don't think we have a right to demand that everything we see and hear keep us within our comfort zone. Some employees including drivers have radios by them. Some employee may choose to listen to a Christian radio station and someone else could claim to be "seriously offended." My short response to that would be "too bad."
Instead I think this is better discussed in terms of a slippery slope and a coarsening of the work environment. If something is allowed in lockers, why not one's immediate work area? Most importantly, the OP did bring to mind an anecdote I once heard, and this is my basic response and main contribution to this thread: This exchange took place place during the Civil War. (Hope I have all my facts right.) An officer was going to tell a dirty joke, but first asked if there were any ladies around. Robert E Lee, who was in on the conversation said "No, but there are gentlemen."
Years ago now when I was on the preload, someone working next to me put up a picture from like a Playboy in his work area, as a joke more than anything, I believe. I can't say I was "seriously offended" though I didn't think it was appropriate. Anyway that material wasn't up for three minutes before the first sup who happened to walk by told him to take it down. I believe he made the right call.
BigUnionGuy
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Another Union employee's behavior.... really shouldn't be your concern.
Oh....
You're a part-time supervisor.
That lessens your "opinion" even more.
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Integrity
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Integrity
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It's is a really low bar to jump over.
Do you think that each post should be evaluated as to whether it reaches an acceptable level of sincerity?
What is your comfort zone?
Are you a gentleman or a lady?
Inquiringly,
H
I wouldn't rat anyone out either. If I thought for half a second that having calendars and such was a major issue for the problems at UPS then I would. But all things being equal it isn't. So I don't care. But I also don't hold a grudge for someone who is insulted or adversely affected by calendars and decides to report them. That's their issue and UPS is bound by a code of conduct to keep the workplace professional. While I don't mind the calendars and such there is zero argument to be made that they help foster a professional environment. Catch 22 in this case.
blkmamba
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The point is if you are as offended as you seem to be, why would you not report the incident? I am just saying that by standing by and not saying anything what will change? This would have been a much more worrisome issue if you had reported it and nothing was done. Just out of curiosity, will you report the issue? If your answer is no, why are you not going to report it?
As a former supervisor who actually tried to do right by my employees, we can't attempt to solve a problem if we do not know one exist.
MassWineGuy
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Oh my god! Hard working, hard living men with photos of nude women in their lockers. So what? Yes, it could be criticized on some levels, but aren't there enough other, more serious things to protest?
PT Car Washer
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Welcome to the 21st century and the land of lawyers.
cachsux
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........and over sensitive whiners worried about everyone else's business.
Integrity
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blkmamba,
This was brought forth for discussion.
I never claimed to be very offended.
No, I am not going to report it.
It is not important enough to me for me to report it.
Sincerely,
I
Old Man Jingles
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Integrity
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Mr Jingles,
I disagree.
My original post doesn't show that I was anything more than troubled by what I saw.
I was more concerned about those who it may seriously offend.
Sincerely,
I
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