Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 I'm sorry to hear about your problems at work. There is no need to leave. You can always add your .02 when you want! Chicago 9-1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 at 20:48:11 EST, Tina wrote: > > I agree you do not have to leave the group. You will always > be a dispatcher at heart..... > I agree. If you like the discussion, like the personalities, like being part of the group, no reason to leave. I haven't been a dispatcher for over a year now but I still read the dispatch groups to which I subscribe and while I sometimes think I don't have the time or that I should move on as I moved on in my career, with 22 years as a dispatcher I still like talking about my experiences and being associated with dispatchers as a group. -jackie Jackie McElroy Washington, D.C. http://www.mcjackie.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 In a message dated 12/15/03 6:35:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, ladytex52@... writes: It is with a sad heart that I leave the group. That makes me sad, but think bout this: Just because you arent in the 'biz' right now, does not mean you have to leave. Stay and keep reading. There is no rule that says you MUST be employeed as a dispatcher! Im sorry for what happened at your job. Is it something you could pursue legally? Toni Wyman, CTO /Tactical Dispatcher) Gwinnett County Police, GA Lawrenceville, GA (These are only my opinions, not my agency's, after all they are the government and they have opinions of their own) For liability reasons my posts and opinions are to be reprinted with my permission only. Email to: E911GAL136@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 I sounds to me that a whole lot of laws come into play here; federal and state civil rights, OSHA, ADA , EEOC and state harassment statutes, just to mention a few. As you describe it, something is very fishy. My two cents say not to just walk away; a really bad precedent. You might want some professional council from a relevant agency, or private source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Ladytex 52, I am wondering how you could be terminated for making a claim of harassment. That's against the law, isn't it? Don't let them get away with anything they shouldn't be getting away with!!! Lucille NWPD New Jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 In a message dated 12/16/2003 7:19:45 AM Central Standard Time, ladytex52@... writes: > Needless to say that training is not what it should be either. I worked for > several months by myself without certification. There are 2 part time > dispatchers that are not certified and they are working by themselves too Something bad is gunna happen there someday, and you are gunna be thankful you are not there.. get another dispatching job.. jamie in iowa DCSO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 I hope you are still here -- there are other jobs and you never know when you will find one of them and what you will definitely add to the list. <<<I am no longer working with the police department in my small town. I made the mistake of turning in some very bad harassment that was taking place and I was terminated as of this afternoon. >>> If I'm not mistaken aren't you entitled to federal whistle blower protection? In California at least we also have the Fair Employment and Housing agency to look into issues like that, whether or not the person is on probation. <<<I knew that it was a matter of time but was hoping that I could make it through as I did enjoy the work but know that it is best that I do go quietly as the harassment has lead to some medical problems (I am diabetic) that I can't ignore. >>> Can I ask the nature of the harassment? Sexual, religion, medical? Fight it if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 Leta <<<I was not allowed to eat or take a bathroom break. I have to eat regular meals as I am diabetic.>>> Well the eating could be covered as a " reasonably accommodation " under the ADA and as to the bathroom break -- oh please (to them) how unreasonable is that health issues or not? Its not healthy to hold your fluids in -- that is so wrong. <<< There are 2 part time dispatchers that are not certified and they are working by themselves too.>>> Then someone needs to tell your state accrediting agency about that. <<<In small towns it is who you know not what you know.>> Oh well I live in a good sized city and its true here too, especially if the person who wants the job is related to someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2003 Report Share Posted December 18, 2003 Ladytex52, I just came back to work after several days of being sick, I agree with the rest of the members, there is no reason to leave the group. once a member of the Headset always at heart and soul a member of the Headset. Keep in mind that someone else may need a good operator with skills. Keep your eyes open and check the websites of the job opening. Good luck, I am a diabetic also, but I have gone onto the Adkins diet and doing fantastic now. might check it out Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2003 Report Share Posted December 18, 2003 Ladytex Just what you have said in this short message sounds like you need to talk to the Department of American with Disabilities, because a diabetic is a recognized disability and if they violated laws then they can be held accountable. If the chief was not told then the supervisor is in violation of laws that are already in place on a federal level. talk to an attorney out of town, it cant hurt and besides the first visit in most lawyers offices are free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2003 Report Share Posted December 18, 2003 Ladytex even if the supervisor denies it happen or was told you have it documented to prove they should have done something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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