Outdoor Dept - This Month's FAQ's

[brothermagrew]

Q. As of yet my office is unsure when we will receive the SWW, if this is after March 2013 how will we be compensated as per the BT 2010 Agreement?

A. We are currently working with RM and Divisional Reps on the updated revision timetable. Discussions will then commence with RM Nationally on any issues that then affect remuneration / reward elements for our members.

Q. Following your recent LTB on indoor performance, the office I work in numerous staff do not take their meal break and come in early. Should my Rep and Manager be agreeing the level of these hours and including this in the tools?

A. Simple answer is ‘YES’ it is important that all hours are recorded to give a true reflection of performance. If this is not done then your performance will be inflated.

Q. My office has recently had a Delivery Methods revision. All staff have been told they must use the equipment and private cars has ceased. Recently my DOM has been doing cut-offs in his own car, is this allowed?

A. In one simple word ‘NO’ however we have raised this issue Nationally and explained our rationale so hopefully this issue should cease. Allowing managers to use cars is inconsistent with the message we are giving to our members in that private cars should cease. In some cases the manager may well be the same person telling our members not to use their car. The crux of the matter is that managers shouldn’t be doing a delivery in the first place. If this is happening on a regular basis then something must be wrong with the revision and needs addressing.