I'm a 27 year ups pkg driver and i got pushed by a on road sup. When he pushed me i ended up falling into another driver. Five witnesses have given written statements to HR and after almost a month gave the sup. a 2 day suspension. I told them i wanted him fired because he did it intentionally did it. They refused and also won't transfer him. I also reported to the 800 hot line and no response. This is not the first run in with him... Where do I go from here ??? I also told UPS that i'm not safe there and it is a hostile environment for me. Also UPS has a zero tolerance for workplace violence.......
Pushed by supervisor
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trickpony1
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what good does it do to give a salaried employee a "2 day suspension"?
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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1. File an Art 37 grievance.
This should have been one of the first things he did.
2. Hire an attorney
Although I think this is over the top the union may have a lawyer the OP can use for this.
3. Press charges with the local PD.
The police have better things to do than deal with a minor workplace violence case.
This should have been one of the first things he did.
2. Hire an attorney
Although I think this is over the top the union may have a lawyer the OP can use for this.
3. Press charges with the local PD.
The police have better things to do than deal with a minor workplace violence case.
Jackburton
Gone Fish'n
Zero tolerance means zero tolerance. We have enough to worry about from management, not to add on physical altercations in front of other employees. Don't let this get swept under the rug, if he gets away with this, he'll do it again.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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I agree but don't you think hiring a lawyer or calling the police for a very minor case of workplace violence is a bit over the top?
Bubblehead
My Senior Picture
It would be had the company not dropped the ball in handling the situation.
Johney
Well-Known Member
Doesn't matter if they have time or not,it's their job,it's what their paid to do and I do believe it is considered assault.
Returntosender
Well-Known Member
The sup is already in your mind, when you say they won't fire him, or transfer him. You could get a restraining order on the sup, and force the company's hand.
Or you go to media? UPS does not want to be the news particularly about work place violence.
Or you go to media? UPS does not want to be the news particularly about work place violence.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
Restraining order?
Catatonic
Nine Lives
Ever heard of Double Standards?
Non-Union employees are usually given a second chance if warranted.
He probably agreed to take an anger management course.
He is in thin ice.
TearsInRain
IE boogeyman
if you had called the cops he would have been terminated within 24 hours
TearsInRain
IE boogeyman
yeah, no, that's completely wrong
Returntosender
Well-Known Member
restraining order is an official command issued by a court to refrain from certain activity. Restraining orders are sought by plaintiffs in a wide variety of instances for the same reason: the plaintiff wishes to prevent the defendant from doing something that he or she has threatened. Restraining orders are used in a variety of contexts, including employment disputes, Copyright infringement, and cases of harassment, domestic abuse, and Stalking. All restraining orders begin with an application to the court, which decides the merits of the request by using a traditional test. Limited in their duration and effect, restraining orders are distinguished from the more lasting form of court intervention called an injunction. Generally they are sought as a form of immediate relief while a plaintiff pursues a permanent injunction.
brownmonster
Man of Great Wisdom
Did the Supe shove you out of the blue or were you up in his grill provoking him?
Indecisi0n
Well-Known Member
Your first call should have been 911.
UnconTROLLed
perfection
If no one was hurt, it's best to just move on.
However, I (personally) would sit down with a center manager and also a union steward, as well as local law enforcement - inform them that if any workplace violence happens again, they'll be restrained. Which means mid block, arm grab, break at elbow, neck lock, good night.
The supervisor will not last, on his/her own terms. JMO no reason to try to stretch and make it yours.
However, I (personally) would sit down with a center manager and also a union steward, as well as local law enforcement - inform them that if any workplace violence happens again, they'll be restrained. Which means mid block, arm grab, break at elbow, neck lock, good night.
The supervisor will not last, on his/her own terms. JMO no reason to try to stretch and make it yours.
Jackburton
Gone Fish'n
I'd assume that you're refering to a union employee would be fired and no chance of returning while a non union is given a second chance? I do find it humorous that people above us would be held with lower standards then their subordinates, especially when dealing with workplace violence.
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