TTC drivers fired for harmless cellphone use, union says

TTC drivers fired for harmless cellphone use, union says: Liem Vu, the toronto star

TTC union president Bob Kinnear is claiming that the Toronto Transit Commission is going to “ridiculous” lengths to stop drivers from using cell phones on the job, including punishment for using cell phones on their break. Kinnear sent a message to all TTC employees Sunday informing them of increasing complaints over a supposed restriction on uniformed workers using cell phones, even when not behind the wheel. He estimates that 40-50 workers are out of a job due to cell phone use. Kinnear’s message warned workers they could be fired for dialling 911, calling their spouse to say they have to work overtime or even to check up on their sick child. Ross denied some of the allegations, saying that employees would not be punished for calling 911 as long as they pulled over the vehicle.

I personally believe that this is ludicrous that bus drivers be fired from talking on the phone, while on break, not even driving the bus! I have read articles about drivers being fired for talking on the phone, while driving passengers, which i understand, but this is totally different. I agree that it is important for bus drivers not to talk while driving, but they can on break. This crazy outbreak on reported drivers is probably due to spoiled snobby city folks, who have probably done the same crime on numerous occasions.

http://www.thestar.com/news/transportation/article/949724--ttc-drivers-fired-for-harmless-cell