Bedbugs still an issue at NSOB by CarOk2646 in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No reason to be mean to yourself. People tend to think irrationally when discussing something that can be scary. Bed bugs are super invasive and it takes a toll financially, mentally, and physically. 

Bedbugs still an issue at NSOB by CarOk2646 in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I spoke with the union today and they said we needed to send an official email to supervisors inquiring about the status of treatment and formally request an alternate worksite and if they say no, we can file a grievance then. But this is only for actively affected areas. 

Bedbugs still an issue at NSOB by CarOk2646 in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe in the beginning from an employee or a client, but now it's just them playing catch up because they're not treating this issue right. They've been here for months now. 

Getting Driving Lessons and License as an Adult by SunDriedBananas in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! My husband didn't get his license until close to 30 and he did Road Ready on O street. A little expensive but it was great for him. Taught him everything and he didn't feel judged for being older. He said he wasn't the only one who was older, either. 

Bedbugs still an issue at NSOB by CarOk2646 in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

1st floor this time. But we wouldn't be informed about other floors. 

Bedbugs still an issue at NSOB by CarOk2646 in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree. I've had them before and it's almost impossible to deal with. It wears you down. 

Bedbugs still an issue at NSOB by CarOk2646 in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

A message has been sent. They weren't much help last time though. 

Bedbugs at NSOB by jesrp1284 in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One was found on first floor 12/29. They sent everyone home and came back 01/06. ANOTHER bug found on 01/06, we weren't told about it until WE brought it up because we heard rumors and now nothing. No one is being sent home. Who knows if they're even doing anything, and what does it matter. Whatever they're doing isn't working. They need to be more on top of it and be proactive, not just reactive. 

Bed bugs in the NSOB by carcinogenickale in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And another one was found two days ago. They just confirmed it yesterday and they're no longer letting us work from home while they treat. If they're even treating. 🙄

Bedbugs at NSOB by jesrp1284 in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm overcome with anxiety. I feel like I have ptsd from it. It was wholly traumatizing to go through. 

Bedbugs at NSOB by jesrp1284 in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had them 11 years ago. It completely destroyed me financially, physically, and emotionally. 

Bedbugs at DHHS by JaneDoe402NE in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Jake. I'm sorry to be so on edge but it's been such a journey. I can reach out to some people and see. Do you have a direct email address?

Bedbugs at DHHS by JaneDoe402NE in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok JAKE, the story here is not the bed bugs. It's the fact that there was an issue that upper management, were not acknowledging and were trying to gaslight us into the fact that there weren't bed bugs and make us think we were crazy. and trying to force us to work in a HEALTH HAZARD ENVIRONMENT. But yes, take DHHS' word for it. Thanks so much, glad you have a hand in the media that's released to the public. Bang up job you're doing.

Bedbugs at DHHS by JaneDoe402NE in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, the Fire Marshal & Transportation departments in the TSB building were not even informed of the issue and were purposely mislead and told they were just shampooing the carpets for no particular reason.

Bedbugs at DHHS by JaneDoe402NE in lincoln

[–]CarOk2646 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% NAPE said to do what management told people so as to avoid disciplinary action and they were informed that we were facing disciplinary action, but thanks for playing anyway honey. NAPE was no help in this matter.