Tuesday towards the end of my shift I was on the forklift driving some expensive packages in the center. I was rushing and drove the pallet into a pole, damaging the box and causing the contents of the package to be thrown away. I left a note saying I was sorry because I couldn't find any management. The next day, I get called into the office and told that I am being terminated under article 17. I am a 15 year employee with no previous problems in the past. I filled out my grievance form for a hearing. Is there any chance that I can get my job back?
What are the chances I get my job back?
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CHEMA-DELMA
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UPS is good at making examples out of employees, no matter what you damage or how much your United Way contribution is.
Best of luck but when things are slow.......
Best of luck but when things are slow.......
Thebrownblob
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Forklift ? What job do you have?
Pallet Yard. The forklift is part of the job.
Thebrownblob
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Never heard of it but I’m certain you’ll get your job back, unless there’s more to the story.
You didn't have anyone's phone number?
My old building had a pallet dock position. Not sure if it's the same thing. Their hours were charged to Feeders.
MyTripisCut
Never bought my own handtruck
Unreported accident. Maybe not.
Thebrownblob
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Maybe not. I don’t really know if hitting something with your forklift will count as an accident lol. Although he did leave a note and says there was no management, which could be untrue as far as I know. I certainly would’ve not left until I found someone in management personally if I felt it was that important to write a note. The story sounds odd.
Thebrownblob
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I wonder how many people at UPS know how to drive a forklift? Not many at my building and that’s several thousand employees.
Red Devil
The Power of Connected
Fair amount of forklift action at my hub. Christmas before last they let the brand new PDS drive it and I don’t think the kid had ever seen a forklift in his life before
MyTripisCut
Never bought my own handtruck
Have to be certified and bid job here. I have seen a few accidents in the past, most don’t just damage packages. They damage the lift AND the building.
MyTripisCut
Never bought my own handtruck
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542thruNthru
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Are you part of the union?
What do you mean you couldn't find any management? How hard did you try? What did you do with the boxes?
You're telling me not one PT sup was working? What did the note say?
Did you speak with a steward when they brought you into the office?
542thruNthru
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Geezus I'm glad someone said it!
Thebrownblob
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I wanna work where he works driving a forklift around with nobody bothering me
542thruNthru
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They'd need a forklift just to get you in the forklift!I wanna work where he works driving a forklift around with nobody bothering me
You'd create another union job just like that!
Thebrownblob
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PT Car Washer
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Have to be forklift certified. I am along with most of the car wash.
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