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Workplace Bullying: Psychological Violence?
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Bullying
USDA
Wed Dec 3, 2008 10:28 AM
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I too am a victim of this kind of behavior. The manager criticizes and belittles my knowledge and work products privately and in front of coworkers and other managers. Since he behaves inconsistently, my stomach clenches whenever I need to go to his office. At times he is very complimentary and effusive. I do not know when I will leave his office with a smile or shaking.
He admits that I have a very strong work ethic and always get the job done. This abusive environment has increased my stress level and contributed to depressions. I am only a few years away from retirement.
Work Place Bullying
AMSCC-RCC-SF
Wed Dec 3, 2008 10:33 AM
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If you suspect work place bullying and you want to do something about it where do you start? How can you prove it's taking place. Do you go to the IG, Union or EEO? Going to management and/or using the chain of command doesn't seem to be the answer.
Re: Work Place Bullying
DoD
Wed Dec 3, 2008 3:15 PM
Some feds here commented that their union is ineffectual. They fail to see that their local IS its members and/or bargaining unit. If the union isn't doing its job, then it's up to the workers to see that it does. Get involved, ask ?s, demand accountability.
But first--JOIN. That's not a union "plug," but you must take responsibility for yourselves. Yes, the local must represent all of its BU, but members will get more attention b/c they had enough faith to join up.
Visit your local, get a rep or steward who can explain what your options may be, if any. I say that b/c there has to be a "hook" to latch onto before you start your defense.
And that's not hyperbole: defending yourself against a bully, who's protected by mgt, can be an ugly and draining fight. But you'll be relieved for standing up for yourself.
Bullying
DeBakey VA Medical Center
Wed Dec 3, 2008 11:17 AM
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I read through your article with interest. Apparently I have experienced workplace bullying in several arenas and did not realize it. In my opinion some people are just not nice people and are propelled in varying degrees to try and atagonize and upset people for various reasons. They can only be successful if others participate and not able to think for themselves and keep quite. Being excluded from workplace social events can be disheartening but often is no real reflection on the person excluded but a truer reflection on the ones allowing and participating in the exclusion! The same is true for workplace gossip and rumors.
Protected Bullying - A twist
Anonymous
Wed Dec 3, 2008 11:25 AM
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The twist here is what if the bully is the President of the union, whose bullying of managers and supervisors, is considered protected. The FLRA's assessments of "flagrant misconduct" practically require an assault, or a racial incident, before saying something crossed the line. Let's say the union president is DIAGNOSED with bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder causing the person to adopt an irrational anger and victim mentality for every perceived slight, whether real or not. In short encounters, this person appears "passionate" about issues, but only after longer interactions does the psychosis show. AND, the fact of the diagnosed disorder is protected by Privacy laws. Even the managers and supervisors subject to the bullying are not allowed to know the "real" issue. The attacks are rampant and have everyone's blood pressure up. The constant and personal attacks in emails, union newsletters, and personal interactions are "protected bullying." Thoughts please!
Re: Protected Bullying - A twist
DOD
Wed Dec 3, 2008 3:19 PM
I am DIAGNOSED bipolar and when a supe was (unlawfully but safely,) guilty of "accidentally" letting my diagnosis out, I was in for hell!
My BEHAVIOR was within acceptable norms but anything, ANYTHING, that annoyed me was "because I was BP!" I was not allowed "normal" emotions.
My boss when I was triggered and diagnosed was WONDERFUL! He knew I did a good job, gave me the time to work on treatment, same as if I had cancer or a broken leg, and NEVER used it against me.
The next boss, after BRAC moved me to a new field, was fine. She also looked at performance and behavior.
Her replacement was EVIL! He knew my diagnosis by the meds disclosure in my file, (required for the job,) He harassed me for anything and everything. He was trying to drive me to breakdown/suicide attempt as he did to his clinically depressed clerk.
Union/EEO were completely ineffective.
It's Happening Here on A Grand Scale
Defense Contract Management Agency
Wed Dec 3, 2008 11:39 AM
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This is EXACTLY what is occurring in our office to many individuals. It is debilitating. It's not uncommon to hear people sobbing in their cubicles in this office. One day this past summer, an air conditioner compressor exploded in the ceiling. People ran for cover and hid under their desks-we thought it was gunfire and that someone here finally snapped! The young try to leave and the folks close to retirement such as myself just count the days...
Bullying
DoD
Wed Dec 3, 2008 11:45 AM
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Bottom line is bullying has no place any workplace. Employees who feel that they are being bullied should immediatley report it to the superiors (go all the way to the top), HR office, IG, and law enforcement authorities. Be sure to provide enough details so that those responsible for investigating your complaint can do so effectively and completely and you can protect yourself from less than honest investigations. Do not stand for this - take action and take it immediately.
Just happened to me, sionara
DOE, Albuquerque
Wed Dec 3, 2008 12:18 PM
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I retired 15 months ago because of a new bully manager. He yelled and screamed saying i wasn't doing my job. He actually just transfered in and had no training or understanding in the complex area I had been working in (and had established the process in DOE) for 20 years. He was taking advice from a cut throat co worker who wanted my job ,and being an accountant, had poor judement regarding people.
When he yelled, I took the early out and he was in shock. I'm lucky my pension is twice the national income family average.
SIONRA LOOSER
Re: Just happened to me, sionara
United States Marshals Service
Fri Dec 5, 2008 9:01 PM