Automated Hours Data Capture.

[Celgar]

Anyone know what 'automated hours data capture' means ? I'm not sure it will win a crystal clear English award and it does sound a little ominous in nature.

[rehabron]

As far as I am aware the business intends to introduce new ID cards which can pinpoint your exact location while on duty. It will show the exact time you entered the building and which entrance to the building you used and from which exit you used on leaving. It will record the various functions / stations you were working at and the time spent there.
What the range is for those working outside I am unsure but someone may be able to clarify this in another posting.
This to me is a complete invasion of our privacy where privacy is required and at present do not have the complete information as to how negotiations between RM and CWU are proceeding on this matter. " BIG BROTHER" is watching you.

[tone123]

There is a benefit to this system if they use the enhanced badges that can also detect your weight.
By monitoring the DOM's statistics before and after a toilet break you will have conclusive proof of how full of S*** they really were.

[panch1989]

This should only scare people who arent doing the job right. I think its ridiculous that we have to write out overtime and sign in and out on sheets of paper. Its 2017. Companies have had clocking in machines for decades

[SpacePhoenix]

As far as I am aware the business intends to introduce new ID cards which can pinpoint your exact location while on duty. It will show the exact time you entered the building and which entrance to the building you used and from which exit you used on leaving. It will record the various functions / stations you were working at and the time spent there.
What the range is for those working outside I am unsure but someone may be able to clarify this in another posting.
This to me is a complete invasion of our privacy where privacy is required and at present do not have the complete information as to how negotiations between RM and CWU are proceeding on this matter. " BIG BROTHER" is watching you.

They don't need new cards, probably just a software update for the existing RFID scanners and new RFID scanners placed above every pedestrian door as well. All dock doors and doors that work ins wheeled in and out of should already have RFID scanners

[yellowbelly]

Won't this involve the use of tracking data from the PDA's to show activity when you're out on delivery too, as I believe
that the max distance for enhanced RFID is about 100m outside (I think some road toll charges are collected by use of RFID in some
countries possibly the States).

If the functionality of these RFID cards is anything like the PDA's then they'll be good for use as windscreen ice scrapers
as RM will no doubt go for the cheapest option available.

[bensonhedge]

And who's going to do overtime when this comes in?

[A2B]

And who's going to do overtime when this comes in?

The people on 25hr contracts who are grateful of any extra hours?

[vigilante]

The introduction of Automated Hours Data Capture has been a clear priority for the business and those discussions have been ongoing in one form or another since late 2015. Branches will be aware that the company has proposed a trial of the equipment in regard to both an active system (requiring the employee to swipe in and out) and a passive system involving automated recording utilising RFiD technology in a new design name badge holder.
The CWU has consistently voiced concerns over the company’s plans for the use of the technology and has continued to seek clarity and assurances in regard to safeguards for our members in line with those achieved for other forms of IT platforms such as Telemetry. In addition, we have raised concerns over the requirement for the level of visibility suggested in the company’s proposal where at the trial sites sensors have been fitted at every workstation. We have maintained that the tracking of individuals to that degree is unnecessary and could lead to victimisation should the data be misused. Throughout the talks the CWU have sought to enact the policies and protections agreed at our Policy Forum in March 2016.
Additionally we recognise that the similar levels of visibility intrinsic to the Outdoor PDA Actuals will require the agreement of corresponding safeguards with regard to the use of data for conduct or individual performance management.
Again progress has been made and the Mediator Report touched on this, however, there is still a way to go because this technology has the ability to drive an inhuman workplace/approach and we are determined to secure an Agreement that ensures that this is not the case in RMG.

[Celgar]

Hmmm. Tin foil hat anyone ? But back to being serious I guess that's what they do mean by those four words. There are barcodes that can be read on the current RM identity cards so they could be used to clock in and out. The PDAs we currently track our every movement at the moment so we are already there on that front.

[cantonkid1955]

As far as I am aware the business intends to introduce new ID cards which can pinpoint your exact location while on duty. It will show the exact time you entered the building and which entrance to the building you used and from which exit you used on leaving. It will record the various functions / stations you were working at and the time spent there.
What the range is for those working outside I am unsure but someone may be able to clarify this in another posting.
This to me is a complete invasion of our privacy where privacy is required and at present do not have the complete information as to how negotiations between RM and CWU are proceeding on this matter. " BIG BROTHER" is watching you.

So they can track you to whichever trap you are using,and how long you spend taking a dump.

[Brandy]

As far as I am aware the business intends to introduce new ID cards which can pinpoint your exact location while on duty. It will show the exact time you entered the building and which entrance to the building you used and from which exit you used on leaving. It will record the various functions / stations you were working at and the time spent there.
What the range is for those working outside I am unsure but someone may be able to clarify this in another posting.
This to me is a complete invasion of our privacy where privacy is required and at present do not have the complete information as to how negotiations between RM and CWU are proceeding on this matter. " BIG BROTHER" is watching you.

I know I am out of it all now and I am so thankful that I am,but if this is correct then it just gets worse,especially for the posties which the managers tend to pick on,and they do. Any excuse to bully,intimidate or victimise.

[Brandy]

Anyone know what 'automated hours data capture' means ? I'm not sure it will win a crystal clear English award and it does sound a little ominous in nature.

It means We Are Watching Our Slaves!!!!!!

[DB1100]

Faraday is your friend

[haddie]

if it stops early starters , no meal breaks , no vehicle checks etc it can only be a good thing.