Ruan Lawsuit

I will have to say these are by far the most ridiculous statements I've read. I'm sure you know all the people that have been injured and killed within these companies. To compare the American workplace to other countries conditions is inconceivable. I find your comments also a reflection of the society we live in of Common Sense is not common anymore. It is also a sign of how companies can get away with putting drivers at risk and get away with it. No guts or principles of what is right and wrong.
I guess I'm old school. Treating people with dignity and respect, especially the people that work for you is a thing of the past.

Stacking a pallet so it doesn't fall and hurt or kill someone would take a few minutes longer, and is simply common sense. Not having the understanding to realize how long it takes to clean it up and the dangers involved because of negligence is irresponsible. Correcting this and making sure equipment works the way it was designed will not put the company out of business. Look up the profits of Kroger, Atlas and Ruan.

 

To answer your question; the Union would not do anything about the circumstances. Teamsters 171 in Salem, Virginia represented both organizations that supported Kroger, i.e. Atlas Warehouse and Ruan. Their response was; "we cannot do anything. We cannot control Kroger." I hope this answers your question. You are right; the Union supposed to support their members, especially when it concerns their safety.

 

From my first day on the job I could not believe the ridiculous, unstable way food pallets were loaded. I reported the circumstances and took pictures. Ruan blamed Atlas Warehouse and Kroger didn't care. They obviously could write off losses and was not concerned whatsoever with workers safety.