Saturdays off for reserves

[ViperF]

I’m thinking off putting a grievance in, just been told by COM that they do not have to give a reserve 1 in 6 Saturdays off. It is if they can and when.

1. I’m sure there is a national agreement from 2010 that states both full timers and reserves/part timers are entitled to 1 in 4 Saturdays

2.Is this not regarded as discrimination or treating part of the work force differently. And goes against royal nails policy of being treated fairly and equally.

Full timers are still on 1 in 4, yet reserves can’t get even 1in 6

Would I have a case if I put a grievance in?

[hans solo]

Deffo got a case for discrimination but I would go further and put in a claim via acas

[Shirtbuttons]

National agreement

[clashcityrocker]

Saturday Attendances
In addition to the above it is jointly recognised that Saturday attendances and in particular
the number of Saturdays worked require special attention in order to meet the aspirations
of employees and the needs of the business.
In recognition of this Royal Mail and CWU commit to providing more Saturday off options as
part of improved attendance patterns for delivery employees. We have jointly explored and
identified a number of options/opportunities to maximise the number of Saturdays off.
Whilst the precise number of Saturdays off and the aspirations of employees will vary from
unit to unit, both parties believe we can deliver cost effective and reliable options that will
maximise the number of Saturdays off for those who wish them. Royal Mail and CWU
commit to achieving at least 1 in 4 Saturdays off for the majority of employees (including
reserves) during the roll out of the operational transformation programme. In some
circumstances this may be exceeded utilising jointly identified options to provide 1 Saturday
off in 2 or 3.

[Omega853]

I would definitely take this further . If your office rep is having difficulty ask them to escalate your request.
Our office has never been 1 in 4 off unfortunately.
However 1 in 6 is better than none .
Our office has great reps and all our reserves etc get their 1 in 6 off.