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The guy was fired without due process. If in fact the company fired the guy without a grievance hearing and whatever else they have in their agreement then it could possibly mean strike action. It doesnt seem like it was sanctioned, but the 250 obviously took a stand; possibly thinking that if the company starts this now, sets a precedent, then we get screwed in the long run. Its a philosophy of an injury to one is an injury to all.

 

Everyone has their own opinion. Mine is, that I would not get a rise out of people getting fired, not at least without knowing a few facts. TMD has obviously not belonged to a Union of any sort, and I'm sure would not be welcome with his way of thinking. Thats fine. Thats his call. 

 

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<p style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Yep, thats how I saw it too. 

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Yep..you saw what? An "organize activity"? What is that?  This was not an "organize activity". It also has nothing to do with gov't or private sector. 
Some of you seemed to like the firing and creation of job openings. It is possible the company was in violation of due process in the discharge procedure. 
As RJ said it, There must be something going on in order for that many to just walk off...knowing there could be consequences.
Then there are those that cant relate to an " all for one" attitude and have just a " one, and thats me" attitude. Some have nads to stick together and take chances. Some are too timid. 
Some saw this as funny. Good for them. New job openings at someone elses expense. Got called out on it, and displayed your true nature and personality. 
Schadenfreude over someones misfortunes isnt my cuppa tea. But, thats what makes us all individuals.
Good luck in landing one of those jobs. 250 of them, that pay dang good, so I'm sure you're in line.
 

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I'm not celebrating anyone getting fired? I'm just stating the obvious you walk out of a job you're getting fired 9 out of 10 times. Heck I've seen guys fired for walking out to take care of family emergencies, didn't matter you left your job you have no job not calling it right or wrong just the way it is.

 

Now had this been an organized union protest the workers usually have more protection. The Union usually tells the company we are going to strike on this day at this time, striking is usually allowed per the CBA of that company and so on. Most strikes are just for show, this wasn't a strike it was a group of people that didn't like a company decision and walked out. I respect what they did, I understand what UPS did, and don't think either party is evil or mean, it's just decisions.

 

I think some of you guys are kind of quick to cast stones at TMD for making a joke, I've seen people make worse jokes about way worse situations, but I get it, it's TMD.

 

Personally, I'm not walking out on a job because some other guy got fired. I don't consider it being stoneless or not having nads, I call it common sense. My responsibility is to my family.

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