Phone company worker suspended for using work equipment to rescue trapped cat

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Maurice German used his work truck to rescue Momma the cat after she spent 12 long hours trapped on top of a telephone pole in Philadelphia - but US telecoms giant Verizon suspended him for breaching company policy

‘However, we’re committed and responsible for keeping our employees and customers safe while working in a particular area.‘Unfortunately, while this employee’s goal was admirable, he potentially put his life and those around him in jeopardy.…until Verizon worker Maurice German used his work equipment to rescue her, and was promptly suspended from his work

Two GoFundMe pages have since been set up to raise the money German will not earn during his 14 day suspension from work ‘While our actions may not be popular, it’s in the best interest of our employees and the communities we serve.’have since been set up to raise the $4,650 wages German will not be paid during his suspension.

 

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