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Re: A$$hole Bus Driver

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From: Donna W.
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:23
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On Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:49:04 -0400, Rob <nospam@eastlink.ca> wrote:

>On 2/4/2011 7:24 AM, Rick Walker wrote:
>
>> I think some corrective action would be the way to start. Firing
>> someone is pretty harsh for a few rude words.
>>
>> **  Are bus drivers unionized?  If so the fellow probably won't get fired;
>> he'll get 'reprimanded' (warned) and be back on the road today.  db didn't
>> take that comment he made too well and neither would I.  "Sit down and shut
>> up."  Yes, I would have called "somebody that cares" as well... if nothing
>> more than to let Metro Transit know that they have an asshole working for
>> them.  A rude, arrogant one.
>>
>>
>
>As rude to expect them not to take their designated breaks. That is down 
>right fucking ignorant. Personally I couldn't deal with being a bus 
>operator, having to deal with all those rejects all day long. Can't be easy.


When I was still working, if I was 15 minutes late for work (even if
it was not my fault), my employer would NOT have been happy if the
first thing I did was take my coffee break. Workers are entitled to
their breaks but they need to be reasonable about when they take them
...not in rush hour when they're running late.
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From: Donna W. <MYOB@home.ca>
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Subject: Re: A$$hole Bus Driver
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