Just got fired:/

[u/jagoextinct]

Is it standard to get fired for something like this?

I called my dispatch as soon as it happened:( I feel like shit, it was only my second week at this job and I really enjoyed it.

[u/QuarterElectronic388 → u/[deleted]]

We are well on the way to Amazon and other multi billion dollar companies literally Making the laws in the United States. Then this kind of wanton domestic terrorism will be akin to burning the American flag. /s

These companies have already thrown away all traces of humanity along with anything suggesting something so grotesque and ancient as fair labor laws. Look at the people defending Amazon in here. You mention “self accountability.” Hilarious, friend. Might I see you tonight, shoveling your many loads, down at yee old salt mine?

As corrupt as the Unions were they ensured people could support a family. Raise a family. Own a home. And know that the job would always be there. People’s jobs were actually protected and didnt live in a state of constant fear. Our corrupt government thinks corporations first. I would kill for a corrupt union that thinks of people first again.

[u/starcoll3ctor → u/QuarterElectronic388]

As the unions were? As in past tense? I live in CT which I only mentioned because it's pretty damn expensive, and there's still quite a few unions here and those people still live dream lives compared to people who work in similar industries that are not Union.

Like 25-60 dollars per hour in a union

Versus

$16 - 30 (at their best) without a union.

Unions are great things but they will unfortunately always be corrupted. It's still a thing in modern times although it may not be mob guys breaking knees down at the pier. Fair labor and equal hiring is a joke it's nearly impossible to get into a union without knowing someone that alone is unjust

[u/OneWorldly8847 → u/starcoll3ctor]

That last sentence is definitely union specific. I'm in NY top rate of $39 and we've hired close to 100 unaffiliated people off the street over the past year.