Termination Due to Unreported Accident

[PT Car Washer]

Good news. We have a driver that will not be coming back. Two and a half months ago he had a roll away with an automatic in a school zone and struck another vehicle. At panel they were ready to give him his job back but he insisted it was not his fault.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Thank you for posting an update. I am glad she will be back at work.

Yeah, it drives me crazy when someone starts a thread and doesn't come back to give us an update as to what happened.

 

[over9five]

Thank you for posting an update. I am glad she will be back at work.

Me too. Now there's a precedent for anyone else who doesn't report an accident.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

Good news. We have a driver that will not be coming back. Two and a half months ago he had a roll away with an automatic in a school zone and struck another vehicle. At panel they were ready to give him his job back but he insisted it was not his fault.

he forgot to put it in park?

 

[PT Car Washer]

he forgot to put it in park?

And not set the parking brake.

 

[3 done 3 to go]

Good for her. As I figured. Now they will be on her for a month. She better be on it. They will be observing

 

[bleedinbrown58]

And not set the parking brake.

How could he possibly think that's not his fault?

 

[PT Car Washer]

Started driving when he was 21. Been driving about 5 years. Young and dumb?

 

[bbsam]

Me too. Now there's a precedent for anyone else who doesn't report an accident.

Not really. I'm guessing the contract leaves discretion to UPS. Next person may very well be gone for good and both positions would be supported by the Agreement.

 

[ZQXC]

The driver door on my truck won't close because it is completely worn out; shop won't/can't fix it.

Truck is 25 years old.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

Started driving when he was 21. Been driving about 5 years. Young and dumb?

We were all young and dumb once...but you screw up...admit it and keep your job.

 

[PT Car Washer]

We were all young and dumb once...but you screw up...admit it and keep your job.

You make it sound so easy.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

You make it sound so easy.

It's not always easy to admit when you screw up...but there's something to be said for taking responsibilty for your actions.

 

[PT Car Washer]

It's not always easy to admit when you screw up...but there's something to be said for taking responsibilty for your actions.

Not the man's way.

 

[cosmo1]

It's not always easy to admit when you screw up...but there's something to be said for taking responsibilty for your actions.

Excrement occurs. Fess up, tell the truth and chances are you will get through whatever the problem is.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

Not the man's way.

I'd rather be wrong than unemployed.

 

[chuchu]

You make it sound so easy.

It may never be easy, but doing the right thing makes it easier to sleep at night.

 

[PT Car Washer]

I have seen more then one Teamster who did not agree with your advice.

 

[chuchu]

I would rather lose my job for an honest mistake than to lose it for lying and ruin your reputation. What is your reputation worth?

Life Isn't all about money. you can always make money or find another job. But you cannot always restore your reputation.

 

[wayfair]

I have seen more then one Teamster who did not agree with your advice.

are you suggesting lying about it???