Assaults leave muni drivers fearful for safety as agency beefs up. Bus driver gets fired for writing an honest facebook post. It shows the muni driver standing over the passenger and another passenger tries to calm down the driver. Now days i try to avoid riding muni at all costs not only because its so overpriced now but the delays and seeing too many weirdos taking pisses on the bus over the years has lessened my desire to deal with it.
Protests break out in michigan over states stayathome order. Chamberlain tried three times to wake a man sleeping in the back of the 22fillmore line. A pasadena transit driver says all he wanted to do was adjust his rear view mirror. After nine years as a muni bus driver, andrew sisneros was fired in 2011 for conduct that the transit system considered dishonesty on the job wearing a parka and hood that hid most of his face. A small number of muni drivers are taking some big breaks, all while riders wait aboard. Can an employer fire or refuse to hire me on account of a sleep apnea diagnosis. Your employer can fire you because the number of nose hairs you have is not a prime number. Tamika trammell told the bay citizen her daughter ran home crying on july 28 after a driver on the 44 bus line allegedly gave the yearold his number and told her to meet him. A mason early childhood center student who had been asleep in the bus was left unattended, school officials said. An mbta bus driver was fired after he was seen on a surveillance tape making a prohibited cellphone call. Dot considers testing truck drivers, train operators for sleep apnea march 9, 2016 written by. Muni driver could be fired over racist rant caught on. Metro bus driver fired after assault on passenger the.
Bus driver terminated after sleeping child left on bus, mason school officials say. I have had a very good work record for those seven years. Muni driver put on leave after apparently using racial slur. Trucker reportedly fired via text dumped load of corn on highway.
Mcdonald says using abusive language is a serious offense, and drivers can be fired over a single incident. Bus driver fired after mooning man in front of kids. Bus driver, harold cass, 74, has been charged with battery after allegedly shoving a special needs child off a. We look at every one of these incidents, says ken mcdonald, muni s chief operating officer. Bus driver fired for facebook post sues hkm attorneys. Many muni drivers sleeping in their cars due to long commutes. Filing a lawsuit for truck accidents caused by driver fatigue. Old navy employee is fired after grabbing black customer by the arm and accusing her of. Oct 17, 2016 driver fired for not addressing fight on mps bus. Apr 16, 20 employee files lawsuit after being fired over facebook photos a recent case involving the termination of an employee after her supervisor saw pictures of her on facebook illustrates the importance of having appropriate, behavioral and thorough documentation and following your organizations written policies.
Ny man takes up for bus driver and wheelchair passenger. Its always been a running joke in sf about how bad muni is. A muni bus driver was placed on paid leave monday after a woman videotaped him using a racial slur on her during an argument over a parking space near fishermans wharf, officials said. Trucking company schneider national offered a sleep apnea treatment regimen for drivers diagnosed with sleep apnea, including treatments such as. Earlier research by aaa foundation showed that 21 percent of fatal crashes involved a sleepdeprived driver. Muni driver disabled controls, blacked out local news. Although the companys performance has improved over the last two years, where the number of annual inspections. Driver fatigue can be the outcome of lack of sleep, driving too many hours in a row, and pressure to deliver loads on time. Texas school bus driver fired after narrowly missing being. How to sleep better as a professional truck driver. Yet john haley, the agencys director of transit, earnestly admits this is necessary because of a longstanding underinvestment in maintenance. Dot considers testing truck drivers, train operators for.
Sleepdeprived drivers have plenty in common with drunk drivers. I wanted to share a recent story of a long time driver getting fired for dishonestyand eventually getting his job back at the state panel. Jul 19, 2018 a cheeky bus driver dropped his pants and mooned a man who complained thursday about a blocked driveway on a residential street in new jersey. The driver shortage in san franciscos bus and rail system is nearly twice. The study examined 1,600 truck drivers diagnosed with sleep apnea to equal numbers of those without the condition. The man on the ground tries to get up the driver wont let him and cocks his arm as if to punch. After nine years as a muni bus driver, andrew sisneros was fired in 2011 for conduct that the transit system considered dishonesty on the job. They also must meet physical, hearing and vision requirements. Munis proposed operating budget for fiscal years 20 and 14 is subtitled an investment in maintenance. Boy, four, left alone at depot as bus driver didnt see him john robertson was left on a minibus in north kessock after the driver missed his stop on the way home from school in inverness.
Muni driver shortage almost twice as bad as officials stated, city. The old man is like on the ground and the muni driver has his hand around his neck, said the witness. By pete suratos published january 31, 2019 updated on january 31, 2019 at 5. Over the past several years, this has become a question of health policy. The recruitment, hiring and training process for muni transit operators. In that case, the employee, who suffered from migraines, was fired when she fell asleep on the job while trying a new medicine. I feel so sorry about washington and for some of the people 45 fired or just let go out of spite that i cant sleep. Mar 01, 2016 most employers would say that an employee who is caught sleeping on the job will usually end up getting fired, and that is usually fine. Is a sleep disorder considered a disability that affords protection. Entrylevel paychecks tend to be much smaller, which can. Jun 03, 20 a school bus driver in georgia lost his job because of a facebook post about one students lunch money. A bus driver for milwaukee public schools has been fired for not pulling over or breaking up a. Apr 06, 2015 after nine years as a muni bus driver, andrew sisneros was fired in 2011 for conduct that the transit system considered dishonesty on the job wearing a parka and hood that hid most of his face.
After nine years as a muni bus driver, andrew sisneros was fired in 2011 for conduct that the transit system considered dishonesty on the job wearing a. Apr 17, 2018 bus driver terminated after sleeping child left on bus, mason school officials say. Houston a texas school bus driver was fired after narrowly missing being hit by a train, cbs houston affiliate khoutv reports. Can an employer fire or refuse to hire me on account of a. Dec 06, 2016 sleepdeprived drivers have plenty in common with drunk drivers. A school bus driver in georgia lost his job because of a facebook post about one students lunch money. Likewise, a court in south carolina found that an employee who was terminated for sleeping on the job in violation of company policy could proceed to trial on her failure to accommodate claim. Muni driver could be fired over racist rant caught on camera.
A man is racially profiled at a dollar tree at the northtown shopping center in dayton, oh. Employee files lawsuit after being fired over facebook photos a recent case involving the termination of an employee after her supervisor saw pictures of her on facebook illustrates the importance of having appropriate, behavioral and thorough documentation and following your organizations written policies. A bus driver for milwaukee public schools has been fired for not pulling over or breaking up a major bus fight that appeared to involve middle. Losing even a few hours of sleep can result in driver fatigue. Discharge gets sent to state panel whereby the driver was asked to call from the state panel hearing and offer apology to center manager for being dishonest.
In an attempt to reduce the risk of accidents that kill or. How can i get a ups driver terminated browncafe upsers. Each year, hundreds of verbal and physical assaults on munis. We look at every one of these incidents, says ken mcdonald, munis chief operating officer. If i were looking for a job today, i wouldnt come to muni, said cable car. Sleep apnea sufferers claim discrimination after losing jobs. Unwanted contact with passengers after the ride is over.
Pasadena bus driver fired for asking mechanics to fix his. So is there an anonymous way to get a driver fired or reassigned to a different route. Aug 18, 2008 how can i get a ups driver terminated. Your drivers license, auto insurance, vehicle registration, and vehicle inspection all have expiration dates. The confrontation between the transit driver and the woman started over a parking spot near the muni yard at beach and powell in the citys north. Bus driver fired, accused of pushing special needs student. Some muni drivers taking long breaks while riders wait. Muni officials at the scene found the trains emergency shutoff button had not been pressed and its accelerator was pushed all the way forward, which showed the driver had not tried to stop the. A couple of days ago it was the video of the muni l car rumbling along with its doors open. Bus driver fired over adjusting rear view mirror duration. Iteam reveals new muni surveillance video showing drivers. He received support from the public through social media and tra. Our transit agency has neglected maintenance for years. There have been countless times when i finish a shift and have to sleep in my car, said alex sobolev, a muni operator.
As long as its not for racist or sexist reasons, an employer in an at will state can fire you for any reason. Exhibit a shows the gap in transit operator staffing for october 2018. Employee files lawsuit after being fired over facebook photos. Van driver fired after being caught splashing pedestrians. Truck drivers who might have sleep apnea can expect more screening for the medical condition from trucking companies. Boy, four, left alone at depot as bus driver didnt see him.
I didnt read the ups contract, but i know from this article on upss website employee safety ups sustainability, that ups drivers get a reward for going 25 years without an accident. Bus drivers must have a commercial drivers license cdl. The driver of a van who was filmed splashing pedestrians on king edward avenue has been fired, according to ottawa police and the company. Bus drivers must possess a clean driving record and frequently may be required to pass a background check. Aug 18, 2010 is a sleep disorder considered a disability that affords protection. The bay citizen reports that a muni bus operator was fired last fall after he allegedly sexually harassed a yearold passenger. A cheeky bus driver dropped his pants and mooned a man who complained thursday about a blocked driveway on a residential street in new jersey. The timesgeorgian reports on the bus driver, johnny cook, who worked for the haralson county school system, when he complained about the school systems school lunch policy on. If you drive a truck for a living particularly long haul and would like to sleep better when you retire for your mandatory rest break each day or night, you may benefit from the info we have assembled on this page.
A georgia school bus driver claims he was fired for speaking on behalf of hungry school children. Bus driver terminated after sleeping child left on bus. Despite the public outcry over cooks firing, the school district backed up their decision by. In fact, the national transportation safety board has stated that truck driver fatigue may be a contributing factor in 3040% of commercial truck accidents. A federal agency has ordered a massachusetts carrier. Dec 16, 2017 boy, four, left alone at depot as bus driver didnt see him john robertson was left on a minibus in north kessock after the driver missed his stop on the way home from school in inverness. Mbta bus driver fired over use of cellphone the boston globe. Its too low to qualify for affordable housing in san francisco, so some drivers sleep in. Transit operator staffing shortages at the san francisco municipal.
Muni operator gets in foulmouthed fight over san francisco parking. Some muni drivers taking long breaks while riders wait youtube. Driver fired after 5yearold left on school bus for 5 hours. A muni operator is on leave, accused on using a racial slur during a foulmouthed fight over a parking space in san francisco. A king county metro transit bus driver was fired for repeatedly punching a passenger whod fallen asleep and then spit in the drivers face after he was awakened. Bus driver fired over adjusting rear view mirror news. Sleep apneaafflicted new yorkers fired from highstakes jobs are increasingly suing over their ousters, claiming disability discrimination. Driver fired after 5yearold left on school bus for 5 hours the associated press published thursday, september 28, 2017 10. A san francisco muni driver could lose his job after a woman recorded him using racial slurs in a rant caught on video monday. Breed suggests offering the hundreds of laid off drivers with chariot jobs as muni operators. The timesgeorgian reports on the bus driver, johnny cook, who worked for the haralson county school system, when he complained about the school systems school lunch policy on his personal facebook page.
I am a supervisor and have caught two of my employees as sleep at work. Sleepdeprived drivers have plenty in common with drunk. Six uc berkeley police officers fired for sleeping during. Truckers with sleep apnea more likely to cause crashes. Bus driver gets fired for writing an honest facebook postabout a studentthat goes viral. Six uc berkeley police officers have been fired after some of them were caught sleeping on the job. Bus driver fired, accused of pushing special needs student off bus. Jul, 2018 a man is racially profiled at a dollar tree at the northtown shopping center in dayton, oh. The solution to munis operator shortage could come in the form of new housing, at least thats what. But as with all kinds of low and middleincome jobs, driver wages have barely kept up with the rate of inflation over the past decade. I have been with this company for 7 years and 3 months. Someone told me that ups drivers are always fired if they get. Earlier research by aaa foundation showed that 21 percent of fatal crashes involved a. Most employers would say that an employee who is caught sleeping on the job will usually end up getting fired, and that is usually fine.
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