Notice to change hours of attendance

Cucumber · Post by **Cucumber** » 30 Sep 2020, 19:20

Can someone remind me of what notice there needs to be given - and is there any sort of CWU/local consultation process?

Thanks.

2yearpostie · Post by **2yearpostie** » 30 Sep 2020, 19:34

Cucumber wrote:Can someone remind me of what notice there needs to be given - and is there any sort of CWU/local consultation process?

Thanks.

28 days

Dorset Plodder · Post by **Dorset Plodder** » 03 Oct 2020, 14:46

Has your DOM been looking at moving some staff to later start times to deal with the increase of parcels that's forecasted?

It's something that's going around at the moment. DOMs are being asked to "Investigate" the idea.

As previously mentioned it's 28 days notice. However this should be with the involment of the CWU (Local Rep at least). This is NOT going to happen as ANY revision changes have been put on hold UNTIL the latest round of agreements (mainly the pay deal) have been signed off. We all know how that's going.

If your DOM thinks he can just give you the 28 days notice without any CWU involvement then that's classed as Executive Action (just like Rico was considering). Get your Unit Rep to contact your Local Branch Office. Worst Case Scenario they ask your unit to ballot for Industrial Action. However from what I've been told DOMs are only meant to be "Looking" at any posssible solutions NOT hammering them through at any cost.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » 03 Oct 2020, 18:50

Our times are changing from 6.30 starts to 8 starts and 2.30 finishes to 4.00 finishes. Of course, no one is too happy about it. Anyone else seeing sweeping changes?

Sir Henry · Post by **Sir Henry** » 04 Oct 2020, 19:10

So what's your rep said about it?

Post by **piranha** » 06 Oct 2020, 16:56

After changing the special delivery gtee times to 4pm I thought something like this was on the cards

Bobbyh · Post by **Bobbyh** » 08 Oct 2020, 21:04

I was told by my DOM and union rep that a new agreement was reached within the last 2 years between CWU and RM and those on the new contracts have to be available between 7-7 and hours can be changed with 28 days notice.
Of course this isn’t mentioned in the contract and annoying considering the hours I would be working we’re showing on the job application which were 9-2.

Sir Henry · Post by **Sir Henry** » 10 Oct 2020, 15:07

I would get in touch with your area rep for the full story. I'm not saying your rep is wrong but they're not always fully informed or willing to impart all the nuances to the rank and file. The 28 days used to be the amount of time that would take the rep to exhaust the IR framework dealing with your grievance and your hours remained unchanged in the meanwhile.

It's been a while since I've had to deal with this scenario so things may well have changed but do ask Area if there are exceptions for people who would face childcare difficulties etc etc.