so just to let u all know and to keep u up to date with my grievance....
I just sent a letter off to the union seeking for me to continue on with the process. I am apparently getting a check for all my vacation time accrued. I want to stress to all who read this that from what my contract states you are entitled to receive that. so never leave Kroger and not get paid for it. use the contract as your basis.
I also wish to say that I am basically still fighting for what I believe is right. I can not lay down and die knowing that my issue has been tainted with a bunch of BS. So I have to fight and press on to rectify that matter to something that is more correct. I may not ultimately win but as long as I press on and state my side I think they will know that I am fighting b/c I believe I am correct. That's all.
I also sense that the people in my union feel I am pushing the envelope. I think they wish I would quit and move on. This disappoints me to no end. I need allegiance and they seem to be retreating. So as of today, I am continuing on but with that said I have time to formulate my modus operandi later on.
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I am no longer part of the oppressed, evil workforce of Kroger! Can you say "Hallelujah"
I agree with you, they should be still fighting for you until the company proves you did something wrong. This is one of the problems with the union; they seem to not take their position seriously enough to actually fight for their members.
Just because they feel you're pushing the envelope doesn't mean ****. You've paid good money to be represented by the union thats what your dues are for and thats what they do. Let me ask you this, do they have evidence of such an incident occurring such as a videotape or anything in that nature? If not its all just hearsay. They don't exactly know what happened and its hard to believe either side. If your union doesn't give you enough representation I would tell them that you're going to file a complaint with the NLRB.
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My Views and Opinions do not reflect that of the Kroger company. I'm an indivdual expressing my 1st amendment right.
Fight on, Dude. Don't give in. Not that many people have the balls to be courageous in this world. Or even stand up to keep their good name and reputation. You're the only one who has to look yourself in the mirror every morning. Could you live with yourself if you DIDN'T fight what you feel is an unfair charge? Win or not, you can at least say you tried!
