One example is the 1-800-IAMSICK program they trotted out a few years back. Our office has NEVER used it. The USPS had all these managers on the payroll with nothing to do that they created a phone bank to field sick calls from area offices.

Why on Earth would anyone call in sick to a phone bank hundreds of miles from their office when they can make a local call to their office and let the person know who will be dealing with the vacancy about their absence?

/m30683 It's one of the greatest things the Service has done in the eight years I've been a part of it. (I'm not a leave abuser- about 700 sick and 280 annual.) It makes sick calls completely anonymous and far less intimidating. Also, in my office there's no telling if someone is going to answer the telephone. I am curious, however, if sick leave usage went up once that started. In my office, it made FERS flu worse- from being an eight hour flu, it's often 24 now.

So you enjoy playing "20 questions" and being hassled by someone for using something you've earned and are entitled to.
I guess if YOUR supervisor is a prick, maybe, but we keep things in office as much as possible. nobody has ever been denied sick leave here nor grilled about why they are using it.

Are full time regular city carriers required to check the schedule daily? I thought we weren't because we have a regular schedule and were supposed to be notified if any changes were made.

/m30858 Yeah, what advice? I don`t remember giving advice about FMLA.

The Masked Marvel /m30864 I agree. Calling the 800 number, before bed, and not talking to any live idiot at work. Gotta love it.

Edited by author 11-21-2009 09:29 PM
I found the post about FMLA. He wanted to know if he had to pay the copay to get his FMLA recertified at the drs office. My apologies for the facetious answer.

pabak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaoFhSQFLRc

Is the union fighting this assault on our job lately? I hope so. The best way is to conduct ourselves just as if it was 20-30 years ago. Doing our job by the book and ignoring attempted hurry-up bullying. The new supervisors are frantic and in a frenzy trying to get us to run. I don't speak with them unless I have to, for example for 3996s, 1571s because they want to argue and I don't want to waste my time. Walk with me if you like. We need to unite and resist.

28 /m30871 Amen.

They said it couldn't be done but I've been granted a Special Inspection for my overburdened MIARAP adjusted route. Will keep you posted.

Pabak are you management? Why would anyone call a number instead of helping out the supervisor who then tells the reason you called out to anyone who will listen? Why would anyone not want to not have to talk to these supervisors? Victims (of harrassment) should want to talk to the violators? Sounds like your office may be a nicer environment than some.

pabak /m30865 -- there are 38,123 post offices in the US. 38,122 are not like yours.

the man.........if you qualify, they cannot deny your special inspection

anony and egark... My apologies. I already knew I worked in a unique office as far as management was concerned. Guess I made the right office selection when I took the tests.

I never called an 800-number, but the people I know who have all said the same thing.... "20 questions," "hassled," etc.

I'm glad I'm creeping closer to retirement. Just lost our pm and the soup is next to go soon. They'll probably bring in some power hungry bitches to replace them, just in time for FSS.

anonymous.... Me in management? Heavens no, wouldn't EVER stoop that low. No, I actually work for a living and "move the mail." I just happen to do it on the rural side by choice, a choice I've never regretted.

I know a lot of managers like to pit craft vs craft and sit back to watch the fun. In our office we respect each other and don't let it happen. All of us know we each made our own individual choices as far as craft goes.