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Jake54
Starting Member
USA
6 Posts |
 Posted - 08/28/2012 : 14:49:17
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| I was fired today from my job with Cintas Uniform Company in Milwaukee Wisconsin. No prior verbal or written warning. The general manager claims that since I target shoot, and wish to defend myself and others from harm. I, according to him do not belong at Cintas. I warn anybody applying to work at Cintas who owns firearms to keep it to themselves. Cintas is an anti-gun company, until now I did not know how much. |
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medic68
Master of Mojo
5107 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2012 : 15:30:16
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One word if your correct in your assessment:
Lawyer |
"Coimhead fearg fhear na foighde"
   
'It doesn't matter how big a ranch ya' own, or how many cows ya' brand,the size of your funeral is still gonna depend on the weather.' -- Harry Truman.
Sometimes there's justice, sometimes there's just us--- Anonymous
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." -- Mark Twain
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yankeejib
Advanced Member
USA
3032 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2012 : 15:33:50
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| Every time you think about discussing anything "gun" at work, don't. |
Sincerely,
Professor Stu Padasol
"Doing what others find difficult is talent. Doing what others find impossible is genius."
"Why be difficult when with a little more effort, you can be entirely impossible."
I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1250 feet per second.
God did not create all men equal, Sam Colt did.
"The next best thing to being clever is being able to quote someone who is."
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Bronze
Average Member
USA
883 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2012 : 15:52:07
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| There has to be a reason other than you like guns. If you didn't violate company policy or some other legal thing as said above time for a lawyer |
The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
- Thomas Jefferson
"The Constitution is NOT an instrument for the government to restrain the people; it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government." - Patrick Henry
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." - Thomas Jefferson
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zonker1986
Advanced Member
USA
8191 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2012 : 17:22:54
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bosses with subordinates that own guns get very weird. I would guess that your boss is a liberal Democrat that thinks that everyone that owns a gun is going to go postal on them. If you didn't threaten anyone harm at your place of employment, this is definitey lawyer time.....if you can prove that it was your stance on guns that got you fired.
If you were carrying while on the job, and it was in violation of company policy, they don't have to give you any verbal or written warning. You really do need to find out the reason for termination as a firearm related termination will follow you a very long time and will make it almost impossible to find a job. |
...7 Round Mag Limit? Silly Politicians!! |
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montanapatriot
Advanced Member
USA
3820 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2012 : 18:50:08
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| Lawyer up fast and own that company. |
“A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity”
Sigmund Freud |
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MonkeyScribe
Junior Member
417 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2012 : 19:00:16
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| In most states you can be fired for any reason that isnt specifically prohibited by law... By all means check with a lawyer to check your local law, but dont start counting benjis yet. |
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MisterB
Average Member
645 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2012 : 20:05:03
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| Is this legit, or are you trolling for material to write a report for school? |
See, guys like flowers too... |
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Nathan
Big Sky Guy
USA
21551 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2012 : 20:07:24
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| quite honestly, being your first post i have to question the validity. |
Nathan In Montana, carrying a Gen4 Glock 19 loaded with Federal 147 grain +P JHPs carried in a Galco King Tuk thats worn on a Wilderness Instructor's belt.
NRA Certified Instructor, Rifle, Shotgun and Pistol
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Jake54
Starting Member
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2012 : 21:37:58
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| This is the real deal, the general manager said I do not fit into the Culture of Cintas. This came with no warning from a photograph he found of my Dan Wesson target pistol. The photograph is the gun unloaded laying on a table. To add insult to injury he gave the picture to the Milwaukee police. They called me with some silly questions. My question back to the officer was, did my ex-boss accuse me of any hostile or threatening behavior? She said well no. I replied with why is it cause to involve the police when showing a coworker a picture of a pistol. She said I don't know. I come to work do my job, never a problem and have a perfect attendence record. As for the lawyer he was called as soon as I got in the car. Gun owners are newest sub class of humans. As so many before us, keep your beliefs in the closet. Please do not use Cintas, they are anti-gun. Many other fine uniform companies are out there. |
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Jake54
Starting Member
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2012 : 21:42:42
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Originally posted by MisterB
Is this legit, or are you trolling for material to write a report for school?
I was done with school when Ford was the president. |
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Nathan
Big Sky Guy
USA
21551 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2012 : 22:01:34
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jake,
sorry to hear of your troubles. please update us. |
Nathan In Montana, carrying a Gen4 Glock 19 loaded with Federal 147 grain +P JHPs carried in a Galco King Tuk thats worn on a Wilderness Instructor's belt.
NRA Certified Instructor, Rifle, Shotgun and Pistol
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medic68
Master of Mojo
5107 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2012 : 01:31:06
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Originally posted by Jake54
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Originally posted by MisterB
Is this legit, or are you trolling for material to write a report for school?
I was done with school when Ford was the president.
. Damn I am old..... I campaigned for Goldwater Too bad he didn't win I'm sure I'd still have several of my friends around if he had.
Sorry you got hosed by those asshats at work. I feel your pain. |
"Coimhead fearg fhear na foighde"
'It doesn't matter how big a ranch ya' own, or how many cows ya' brand,the size of your funeral is still gonna depend on the weather.' -- Harry Truman.
Sometimes there's justice, sometimes there's just us--- Anonymous
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." -- Mark Twain
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deadguy
I see dead people
7298 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2012 : 02:16:13
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| Fugg em up. Total BS |
People are getting fatter everyday. 10mm isn't just for bears anymore. |
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DaddyO16
Advanced Member
USA
6009 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2012 : 06:21:48
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| I know this is too little, too late, but I learned from experience not to discuss my hobbies and interests at work, especially if they are considered controversial. |
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hipshot
Senior Member
USA
1166 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2012 : 06:43:45
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| Do not know what the law is in Wis but in Tx they can let you go any time whit out reason, and there's nothing you can do. Only if they give you a reason letting you go might you have a case, but then it is almost impossible to find a lawyer willing to take the case.About the best thing you can do is go find another job and be more careful. |
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Dante
New Member
64 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2012 : 10:14:57
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| By the way Zonk, not every liberal Democrat believes that guns are evil. |
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Jake54
Starting Member
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2012 : 12:54:17
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By the way Zonk, not every liberal Democrat believes that guns are evil.
Thanks for reading. The weenie that canned me was at the Paul Ryan V.P. ralley a few weeks ago. Says he is a republican, guess he just hates guns so much that even a picture of one makes his little brain tilt. The NRA has hooked me up with a pro-gun lawyer. Also the NRA legal defense fund may help with his charges. You own guns you must be in the NRA! |
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MisterB
Average Member
645 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2012 : 13:34:42
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Originally posted by Jake54
This is the real deal, the general manager said I do not fit into the Culture of Cintas. This came with no warning from a photograph he found of my Dan Wesson target pistol. The photograph is the gun unloaded laying on a table. To add insult to injury he gave the picture to the Milwaukee police. They called me with some silly questions. My question back to the officer was, did my ex-boss accuse me of any hostile or threatening behavior? She said well no. I replied with why is it cause to involve the police when showing a coworker a picture of a pistol. She said I don't know. I come to work do my job, never a problem and have a perfect attendence record. As for the lawyer he was called as soon as I got in the car. Gun owners are newest sub class of humans. As so many before us, keep your beliefs in the closet. Please do not use Cintas, they are anti-gun. Many other fine uniform companies are out there.
Ok. Fair enough. Had to at least question if this was real.
Sorry to hear that. It just doesn't make sense. Last statistic I read, shows there are as many guns in America, as there are citizens, so it isn't as though you belong to some sort of small group by being a gun owner.
Move out West and get another career. Easier said than done, but you'll probably be happier in he end. |
See, guys like flowers too... |
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samuelrp
Senior Member
USA
1893 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2012 : 15:45:44
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| I have dealt with Cintas and do not like their service. They are morons. |
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Jake54
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 08/29/2012 : 16:23:14
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Originally posted by samuelrp
I have dealt with Cintas and do not like their service. They are morons. The GM that canned me is out of Milwaukee is that the branch you dealt with? Thanks for your support.
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tdporter
Starting Member
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2012 : 13:28:48
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| Sorry to hear of your predicament. Some people are close minded about firearms. Your love of shooting is a rediculous reason to be fired. |
Beretta PX4 .40 S&W
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Jake54
Starting Member
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2012 : 21:05:05
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Originally posted by tdporter
Sorry to hear of your predicament. Some people are close minded about firearms. Your love of shooting is a rediculous reason to be fired.
Thank you and God bless for caring. I am a 58 year old disabled veteran. Anyone reading this who does business with Cintas should ask them why they dislike gun owners. Also not showing much consideration for veterans either. |
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Lost my job for pro gun stance
