I got fired on 2-22-07, a year later I'm getting promoted

[Omaha Steve]

For those that don't know I was illegally fired last year. It was blatantly in retaliation for an ADA charge I filed against my former supervisor with the EEOC. My union filed for binding arbitration. The city settled 4 days before the hearing. The settlement included my reinstatement with back pay, benefits, etc... I just learned I'm getting promoted. It should take effect when I return to work from my surgery scheduled for next Friday. I've been home the last two days on pain meds. Once in a while the shoulder causes neck pain that turns into a headache. That should end after the surgery.

Omaha Steve

[Ken Burch]

1. Congratulations, Steve.

Sometimes the good people win.

Not that often, but sometimes...

[shrdlu]

2. Good on 'ya, Omaha. Be well.

[peace13]

3. Best wishes.

Your news is fantastic! Peace, KIm

[LeftCoast]

4. Congrats Steve!

I'm glad to hear everything has worked out well!

[annabanana]

5. Good News! . . (and well deserved)

Let us know here in GD how the surgery goes!

[truebrit71]

6. That is fantastic news....well done!

And I salute your union for backing you up so well!

[Warpy]

7. You'll probably find that dreading the surgery is worse than the surgery

I feel your pain. My next eye surgery is in a week.

I hope we both have a great outcome and get well soon. Pain sucks. So does blindness.

[Book Lover]

8. Great news!

Good for you and for the folks in your union working to make the city undo their wrong. Best of luck next week!

[populistdriven]

9. K&R for Unions!!!! nt

[gratuitous]

10. Okay, but besides . . .

Okay, but besides the grievance process, the weekend, paid time off, employer paid insurance, equal treatment, contract rights, and equitable dispute resolution, what has the union ever done for you?

[madrchsod]

11. congrats!

nothing better than getting promoted after being fired....!

[xultar]

12. Congratulations! Feel better!

[TheDebbieDee]

13. I'm glad things worked out. : ^ )

[PDJane]

14. This is excellent news, Steve..........

And good wishes for the surgery and recovery!

[pleah]

15. Glad to hear it and I hope your surgery goes well, too!

:woohoo:

[sicksicksick_N_tired]

16. I am so happy for you!

:applause:

Justice is always cause to celebrate.

Wish I had some of that but I can enjoy some, vicariously, through you! :bounce:

[Sherman A1]

17. Great News

congratulations!

[DesertFlower]

18. congratulations.

hope your surgery goes well.

[laylah]

19. I am so very happy for you! nt

[Berry Cool]

20. Congratulations to you for getting the promotion

and for fighting when you felt you'd been wronged.

And to your union for actually going to bat for you and winning, instead of being a useless paper tiger, like the last one I belonged to.

Hope you feel better soon, too.

[barbtries]

21. it's great to hear good news

congratulations

[lonestarnot]

22. Woohoo Stevie!

:applause: most excellent. Good luck with the surgery. I'm sure you've checked the record of your surgeon with the Board of Medical Examiners in your area.

[Omaha Steve]

29. He is one of the top orthopedics in the area

I was first sent to Doctor Ray. Semi retired knee man. He only had x-rays done even though I begged for an MRI. He said it was a sprain and to back to work on full duty. No pain meds, no therapy, no MRI. Two weeks later when the shoulder started swelling up, my own personal physician ordered the MRI. The shit then hit the fan. Dr. Kaiser is doing the work.

[OwnedByFerrets]

23. That is great Steve!!!!

[Just-plain-Kathy]

24. Good news!!! And good luck!!

:hi:

[Longhorn]

25. Good luck with the surgery!

I hope you're pain free after all you've been through! And congratulations on the promotion! :hi:

[CrispyQ]

26. Great news!

Glad things are looking up! Good vibes for a successful surgery & fast recovery.

[roguevalley]

27. bravo. nothing is more savory than beating The Man's ass.

[Generic Brad]

28. Justice prevails!

I'm very happy for you. Hope you feel better so you can really enjoy your earned success.