Contacting your union was the right thing to do – I hope this has worked out for you.

Sounds similar to a problem I have at work. I was being bullied by a co worker and asked to not be rostered on with her again. The boss told me I could work…….or not. Get back to her by the end of the day with my decision. Of course, I wanted to keep my job so I said that. Only to find my shifts had been significantly reduced for the next month because I’ld upset the boss :/ This is only one example of her ‘business sense’ or her lack of

It’s sound like you’ve made a good start on how to manage this situation – you’ve contacted your union and the workplace ombudsman. Just in case: keep a record of what happens and when; keep your texts and emails. If the matter progresses and if the situation causes you an injury, you can seek workers’ compensation.

It sounds like the best situation is to keep calm, try and explain matters to the manager/ owner. Ask for more shifts or advise that you are available for shifts but also explain if/ when you have ante natal appointments.

But it might be best if you start looking elsewhere for employment. I suspect that you’ll be better off and less stressed. Good luck!

Sometimes we feel loyal and in a way comfortable therefore put up with unfair, unreasonable bosses and their lack of compassion or decency.
Leave! Sometimes it’s an uphill, losing battle you won’t win. They won’t wake up and say ‘ oh you’re vthe best, and they’re so sorry’ as long as they’re making money.
You sound hard working, caring and you’ll get a good job somewhere else!

yeah it sure is tough trying to be the polite one who conflict manages everything

hope this has all been sorted for you now.

hope you get this sorted

Pleased you contacted your union, has there been any improvement in your situation?

WOW what an awful situation to be in. Your supervisor sounds like a bully and outright mean. I hope you get some good advice from the union.

I am having trouble with bullying at my work too. I wish you all the best. Hope that everything sorts itself out.
People need to be more considerate.

Wow what a place to be in I think you need to talk to your union or go to a legal person to get some help on this one

I have been following both your post. Your supervisor is down right mean & a bully. What has the union & work place ombudsman advised you?

Is the supervisor an owner of the business as I would also speak with the owner directly and show the texts ect as she sounds very unreasonable and bulling you out. The fact that you already reduced your shifts down to casual may not work in your favour now as you did them a favour where they don’t have to give you many (if any) shifts but as full time permanent, you would have had sick days and they would have to work with you otherwise they would be in some serious trouble with union/fair work practices.

Good luck with the union ect and hopes it works out but in the mean time enjoy the break!

Wow she sounds like a real piece of work!!!
You sound like a top employee, I’m sure things will sort themselves out! Fingers crossed

I think you have done right in contacting your union i really dont think they can do that to you if you can prove that you didnt normally work on those days and they really shouldnt be contacting you via twxt message, i hope you have kept all of them.
Good luck i really hope things work out for you keep us all updated would love to hear you got it all sorted.

Good Luck this is terrible. I hope you get it sorted.

Wow. Just keep all correspondence with her evem copies of your scrstched shifts. All texts and voicemails. Keep a diary of conversations and date and time them. Even the minutest things. This is a form of bullying. Also this is the last thing a pregnant mumma needs. Minimal stress. I can only suggest that if it does get to hard you could go to your GP and get signed off from work to allow time to regenerate.

Definitely talk to your union – I’m fairly sure some of that behaviour is illegal. It may also be discrimination since you’re pregnant; you may want to look into that too.

I think it’s good that you’ve contacted the union, they are best people to be able to look at your contract and advise you whether your employer is in breach of your employment conditions.

Wow! Thats insane! She is the one with issues, definitely NOT you! Im glad you are seeking advice, and your ombudsman is the best person to start off with. Are you casual or permanent/fulltime?