Those fond of this type of disrespectful or other inappropriate language better not bother trying for a job in Toronto and Montreal. They check your internet behaviour before hiring you or giving you a tender.
One asked if swatting a woman in the head was 'considered abuse or a way to reset the brain' .
Another tweet read: "Reject a woman and she will never let it go. One of the many defects of their kind. Also weak arms."
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/pulseofcanada/justified-fire-three-firefighters-over-sexist-behaviour-143104028.html
Was it justified to fire three firefighters over sexist behaviour?
By Yahoo! Canada News | Pulse of Canada – 7 hours ago
Comments deemed to be sexist made online by Toronto firefighters have cost three men their jobs, which has in turn led some to question exactly who benefits from the firings.
The Canadian Press reports that Toronto Fire Chief Jim Sales says an investigation found a "pattern" of inappropriate social media use that breached city policies.
"The Toronto public service fosters a corporate culture that sets the highest standard of integrity, professionalism and ethical behaviour. It is our expectation all employees demonstrate and uphold these core values," he said.
The comments in question were made on Twitter, and included some references to quotes from popular a television show.
Another tweet asked if swatting a woman in the head was "considered abuse or a way to reset the brain."
[ Related: Toronto firefighters fired over inappropriate tweets: fire chief ]
The Toronto Professional Fire Fighters' Association strongly opposed the firings and said the system was not improved by the termination of three members.
"These terminations neither address the specific issues that have been raised nor do they promote the alleged objectives of the fire service," reads a statement.
Sales responded by saying it was a matter of public trust.
In light of the firings, we ask: Was it appropriate or unjustified to fire three firefighters over sexist comments made online?
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Three Toronto firefighters fired over inappropriate tweets: fire chief
By The Canadian Press | The Canadian Press – 19 hours agoTORONTO - The termination of three Toronto firefighters Monday over comments made on social media has sparked anger from their union, which insists the firings do nothing to promote a culture of respect in the city's firehalls.
Toronto Fire Chief Jim Sales said an internal investigation was launched after a media report in August said two firefighters had posted several sexist messages on Twitter.
Those two employees were suspended with pay, but Sales said they have now been let go along with a third firefighter after the probe discovered a "pattern" of inappropriate social media use and public comments that ran afoul of city policies.
"It is not in any way acceptable for city employees and will not be condoned by Toronto Fire Services or the City of Toronto," Sales said of the trio's actions.
"The Toronto public service fosters a corporate culture that sets the highest standard of integrity, professionalism and ethical behaviour. It is our expectation all employees demonstrate and uphold these core values," he said, reading from a prepared statement.
Sales did not divulge information about the third person fired.
The Toronto Professional Fire Fighters' Association said it is "outraged" by the firings, and vowed to fight for the reinstatement of the three firefighters.
In a toughly worded statement, the union questioned what was gained by giving the employees the boot, saying the firings fail to help the department meet its goal of a "diverse and welcoming" workplace.
"These terminations neither address the specific issues that have been raised nor do they promote the alleged objectives of the fire service."
Sales justified the firings by stating that fire service staff are in a "position of public trust."
"This trust is paramount to the division's ability to carry out its work and deliver critical services to all Toronto residents."
Union spokesman Frank Ramagnano suggested last month the two firefighters' tweets may have been taken out of context, with the posts possibly referring to quotes lifted from a television show.
He said then that the association hasn't seen any systemic issues related to sexism against female firefighters.
Two of the firefighters who have now been removed from their jobs had been identified as Matt Bowman and Lawaun Edwards.
Sales earlier said he was made aware of the tweets from reports in the media. The National Post first reported the controversial tweets in a story published Aug. 10.
The report said one tweet read: "Reject a woman and she will never let it go. One of the many defects of their kind. Also weak arms."
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