Were there no participating physicians as well?
Posted on 02/17/2017 7:11:39 PM PST by Hadean
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A total of 18 people were fired from one business after joining the nation-wide protest "A Day Without Immigrants."
Thousands of people participated in the movement across the country, including people in Middle Tennessee.
In Nolensville, nearly 20 employees at Bradley Coatings, Incorporated told their supervisors on Wednesday they'd be taking part as well. Then, on Thursday they were told they no longer had jobs.
"We are the team leaders directly under the supervisors and they informed us last night that we could not go back to work and the boss said we were fired," one employee told us.
The former employee asked to remain anonymous but had this message to his former boss.
"I would tell him he was unfair, after working for them for so many years, gave him our best. They could not understand that it was just one day. We were going to make up that day on a Sunday, but they didn't understand that, and it was not the best way. They didn't give us an opportunity and just told us we were fired," he said.
"Tennessee is an employment-at-will state which basically means an employer can end your employment at any time without reason or cause. Of course, there are a lot of different stipulations, civil rights issues that could stop them from doing that," Department of Labor and Workforce Development spokesman, Chris Cannon said.
Bradley Coatings, Inc.'s attorney released the following statement:
"Bradley Coatings, Incorporated (BCI) is a family-owned, Nashville-based business that provides commercial painting services to its clients on a very demanding schedule. Established in 1986, BCI has always celebrated diversity and supported the immigrant community. This past Wednesday night, certain employees of BCI informed their leadership that they would not be at work the following day. Because of the time-sensitive nature of the jobs these employees were assigned to, all employees were told that they would need to show up for work or they would be terminated. On Thursday, the majority of BCI’s employees fulfilled their obligations to our clients, but eighteen employees did not. Regretfully, and consistent with its prior communication to all its employees, BCI had no choice but to terminate these individuals. The reason these employees missed work—to engage in peaceful demonstrations—had nothing to do with BCI’s decision to terminate them. BCI regrets this situation, but it has contracted with its clients to complete work on a schedule set by the client’s general contractor. BCI will review its procedures in an effort to avoid similar issues in the future, and will continue to provide timely service to its clients and support to the Nashville immigrant community." - Robert Peal, Company Attorney
No prob, I’ve done the same thing. :)
I think it was Chris Plante that said - in response to a caller that was ‘sympathetic’ to the illegals....
‘What would ALL of you say if all the owners got together and said stay home tomorrow, I am having a day or 2 or 3 or more to see who needs who’.....
Owners have rights don’t they (I know...NO....)
As a consumer, if I were to try and go into your store and you were ‘closed’ because your employees were sending you a message...I will ALSO send you a message and to tomorrow and the next day where I had to go today..
Back when MLK holiday was being formed, the asphalt company I worked for was hearing ‘rumors’ of the men taking off on MLK day (think it was being pushed)...
He said...ANYONE who doesn’t come to work tomorrow will not be working here day after tomorrow - NO EXCEPTIONS.
People came in who were out sick......<: <:
Welfare.
A restaurant reportedly fired some workers for not showing up yesterday. The restaurant is now getting slammed on Yelp and similar review sites.
>>”I would tell him he was unfair, after working for them for so many years, gave him our best.”
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Your employer paid you in FULL for “giving your best”. He owes you NOTHING more.
Geez, these invaders have such an attitude of entitlement.
If an employer can’t fire an employee because the owner wants to obey the law, then we are no longer a nation of laws.
The attitude is: “I do all the work and the boss makes all the money.”
Thousands of people participated in the movement across the country , bowel movement ?
Is it discrimination yet for an employer to replace an illegal with an American?
That’s the facts, Max.
Were there no participating physicians as well?
I’m sure it is in some states, probably in my state of Washington at least according to the lib courts.
Un dia con no trabo.
what choice did the business have once it is known they are illegal the business owner can not have them working it is illegal
This past Wednesday night, certain employees of BCI informed their leadership that they would not be at work the following day. Because of the time-sensitive nature of the jobs these employees were assigned to, all employees were told that they would need to show up for work or they would be terminated.
I think it just might qualify.
This reminds me of the “Not one damn dime day” protests from the Bush presidency, which was supposed to cause fear in every capitalist’s heart. It was thought up by Dem Underground internet site. Nobody was suppose to buy anything, gas, food, go to work, etc. It predictable had zero impact or influence. They actually tried it several times.
Whenever the Dems are out of power they go right back to the same old futile playbook. I do give them points for trying it so early in Trumps term. It is hilarious , the more things change the more they stay the same for the Dems.
It’s funny. I wondered if I’d notice this “day” at all. Turns out I did when one of my delivery guys -a recent immigrant from some Arab country*- dropped 6 cases of merchandise at the door, every box looked like it was thrown out of a plane with 3 split open, contents spilling out. Now the best part is this was a COD shipment and he did not bother to collect the check. If I was as big an A-Hole as he is he COULD be on the hook for over $3k.
*I’ve talked to the guy on previous deliveries and he seems a nice enough guy.
a recommendation Sal?
Dame tu dinero o te mato.
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