December 22, 2023 09:31PM
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I have been reluctant to enter this thread as I don't want to appear to make a judgment on what I believe are serious allegations in the complaint. It does look very damaging to the CATS if there were no previous action to resolve the identified issues (which I find abhorrent and disappointing if true) which on the surface appear to be factual. When there are allegations of violations of law or rules, a discovery process must be followed, and the evidence and circumstances weighed before the issue can be or is resolved or adjudicated.
I have been involved, on both sides, of situations similar to the complaint, as well as mediation and or resolution of similar issues. The lawyers will make their cases and a jury or the court will make its decision in this case.
I do have my opinions on situations/issues of work place safety, sexual harassment, ethnic/racial harassment, biased preferential treatment, and what some call, "blind neglect of employee interaction issues of risk" which common sense HR practices should be in place to hopefully prevent or resolve issues before they reach the level alleged in the complaint. I will leave it at that.
One point that I will make as to the use of cell phones and other electronic device is that, I understand the risks involved and accept the rules in place in most instances in the operation or work space around heavy equipment, machinery, and in the railroad environment. Generally, in the case of cell phones, they should not be used. There is an exception of an emergency in the work place. In the case of an emergency in a RR environment, and if RR radio is found inoperable or there is not a RR radio signal available, but there is a cell signal, then a cell phone is an appropriate tool in the emergency. This scenario would be highly unlikely, but could be a rare possibility.
I know that there are many deviscieve issues and opositional positions of people, but I wish we all could get along, set aside prejudices, listen and show respect to oneanother, and understand/consider the others life experiences. We all are not perfect (I admit I'm not) and I think we all can be better people.
Alan B retired and living in Pagosa Springs
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/22/2023 09:33PM by albspng.
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