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I have been at the same job for 10 years, working at the school district as office clerk. Some of my duties including alot of filing, lifting heavy file boxes that are full. The filing is a hugh amount, and after so many years my right shoulder and right hand have begun to really bother me to the point I need a few days for the pain to subside after one of the big filing jobs (which I won't go into). We are union. I have recently put in for a transfer, since after doing this for 10 years, I feel they could transfer me to a regular sit down normal job like the other support staff. The HR guys says, well see a doctor, which I did tonite. I guess my question is, can they get rid of me, with the union behind me, I have been a great worker, but just can't take it anymore, my right shoulder burns with pain, and I am incapacited for usually 2 days after a job. Anybody every had this type of problem, I don't want to lose my job, but I dont' want my arm to be in pain all the time. Oh and my right hand too, it cramps in the position of the filing position.
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Edited by
LordCole
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Mon 06/08/09 04:47 PM
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I have been at the same job for 10 years, working at the school district as office clerk. Some of my duties including alot of filing, lifting heavy file boxes that are full. The filing is a hugh amount, and after so many years my right shoulder and right hand have begun to really bother me to the point I need a few days for the pain to subside after one of the big filing jobs (which I won't go into). We are union. I have recently put in for a transfer, since after doing this for 10 years, I feel they could transfer me to a regular sit down normal job like the other support staff. The HR guys says, well see a doctor, which I did tonite. I guess my question is, can they get rid of me, with the union behind me, I have been a great worker, but just can't take it anymore, my right shoulder burns with pain, and I am incapacited for usually 2 days after a job. Anybody every had this type of problem, I don't want to lose my job, but I dont' want my arm to be in pain all the time. Oh and my right hand too, it cramps in the position of the filing position. Your best bet is to consult with your Union Rep and pose this question to them... In a State like Missouri where it is not a "Right to Work State" and without the backing of the Union, they can come up with an excuse to get rid of you, due to your now inability to function in your required position.(I do not know if Pennsylvania is a Right to Work State or not) That said, having your union backing you is what will likely save your career. You will have a chance to see a doctor and find out how to best handle you repetitive stress injury. You should not be in danger of loosing your seniority. But again consult with your Union Rep. and definitely see a Doctor. |
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OK, I have talked with her, I am not sure if she knows if they can get rid of me or not which is the bottom line. She did however, encourage me to put in for the transfer stating why, and then also to see a doctor which I have done. So we will see, I guess given the ultimatum I will let my arm fall off.
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repetitive motion injury
that makes you disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act they have to accomodate your disability |
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Wow really, you mean still make me do it, with aide, or move me.
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repetitive motion injury that makes you disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act they have to accomodate your disability I was diagnosed with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome about 2 years ago, no joke i,t can be very painful. My hands stiffen up, my wrist swells,pain shoots up my arm into shoulder like you said. Doctor can reccomend pain relievers,therapy,ect.Maybe you can talk to your boss about lightening up your duties a little. There's also a hand & wrist brace you can probally get that helps. |
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I was a cake decorator for six year's. I haven't done it in allmost three. My shoulder still bother's me.
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