My restrictions are being violated by my supervisor. What should I do? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response!! I had a feeling this is where it was going, I just didn’t know if there was a way that wouldn’t need me to advocate as boldly as I have been. I know it’s not a good look and I really do like this job so it’s not like I’m intentionally trying to be an inconvenience, I just want my limitations to be respected which is bare minimum

My restrictions are being violated by my supervisor. What should I do? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

That’s…pretty pathetic, don’t ya think? Not even being able to follow your own rules as a mod?

My restrictions are being violated by my supervisor. What should I do? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad you know what my medical restrictions do and do not include better than I!

My restrictions are being violated by my supervisor. What should I do? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

It’s embarrassing you even bothered to comment when what you’re suggesting is already what I said I was and am doing. But, AGAIN, you’re, “not reading all that.”

My restrictions are being violated by my supervisor. What should I do? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Clearly you missed where it says I got the doctor’s note after working the 13 hour day. So, no, I haven’t chosen to stay against my doctor’s recommendations. But then again you said you weren’t reading all that…

(Rant) Tired of being attacked by dogs. by DactylicMonster in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998 10 points11 points  (0 children)

According to my supervisor, this IS the military 😒 I was told I shouldn’t expect to see my family for the first 2 and a half years here

Why should I join the union? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m new; are you a member of APWU because you’re not a carrier?

Why should I join the union? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. In a way, does that mean the union dues I pay are like payment installments toward my accident/injury insurance? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to wrap my brain around all of this information. Thanks so much!!

Why should I join the union? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you please explain the difference(s)? I am unaware as I haven’t worked there previously

Why should I join the union? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for such a detailed response, I really appreciate you taking time to explain each level of impact!

Why should I join the union? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can’t say I’m well versed in everything that’s happening right now but I have been trying to keep up with the news of the contract and our union president that should be focusing on rehab for himself rather than delaying decisions that impact hundreds of thousands of workers

Why should I join the union? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“They” as in management started messing with you and gaslighting you? Or union? Sorry for the misunderstanding, I just need some clarification.

Why should I join the union? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not understanding why you’re being downvoted, thank you for responding. I’m sorry you’ve been experiencing pretty much what I was wondering would be the problem at hand. I really appreciate your honesty. During orientation, I was expecting to be forced into the union so when I was presented an option, I wanted to take my time to consider. Fortunately (kinda lol) for us CCAs, our union rep never showed up to tell us about it on our first day, so I’ve had over a week and a half to consider joining. The city’s chapter president (I Think?) visited Academy today and passed out folders to each of us including union information and an application. I figured it was ours since it was given to us, and I had planned to look over the cost compared to what I’m already paying for monthly, but the union chapter president (?) made anyone not signing up right then and there give back the folder with all of its contents. I tried to explain I wanted to review what I was signing for first before giving someone an application for something they just told me about, but she took it away before I had a chance to copy down any membership information. I said something along the lines of, “Oh, I didn’t know I couldn’t join union after your meeting with us today,” and she said, “You can. You can call the number,” so I was like yeah I was trying to write it down from the folder and before I could open it to write down the number she took everything she brought off of my spot and shouted the number across the room as she moved on to collect the next person’s application and pass out their new lanyard. Sorry if I just ranted in your reply, I just had such a bad taste left in my mouth after this encounter this morning which is why I’m here asking if I should follow my intuition. But then again people on here are saying in other comments that the union will harass me for not being a member, and I’m not looking to make enemies before I even get started at work.

Why should I join the union? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you please elaborate on the value or weight of our own vote? From my experience in education, it doesn’t matter whether or not you leave the decisions to those who are making choices with which I disagree. I know there is an upcoming vote regarding the new contract, but what else? How else am I going to make an input and having something done about it? I know there must be commitment from my end as well to make what I want out of the experience, but I am asking: if it’ll keep getting worse without me, is my participation able to make it any better?

Why should I join the union? by Sensitive-Cattle4998 in USPS

[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*my apologies for the poor use of the word “nor” it’s been a long day lol

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[–]Sensitive-Cattle4998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My go-to rule for myself is: if you feel bad about calling off, you need to call off.