Message from the Local
/Hi Everyone,
As you saw in Bargaining Bulletin #11 last Friday, we are at a crucial point in bargaining. We need the maximum support from you to be seen by us at the table and the Company.
We ask that all of you work safely and follow the terms of your employment. One of those terms is Article 19, Overtime.
It states as follows:
ARTICLE 19
OVERTIME
19.01 "Overtime" means the time worked by an employee:
(a) in addition to his scheduled tour of duty on any day, or
(b) on a day outside his scheduled work week
.
19.02 Except where otherwise provided herein, overtime which is compensated
at the employee’s hourly rate multiplied by either one and one-half times or two
times the hours worked:
(a) in excess of eight hours per employee in one week
And
(b) in excess of 16 hours in a designated four week period
shall be on a voluntary basis.
19.03 Where service demands are critical, as in the case of major cable
breaks, equipment failures, or in other circumstances which endanger the safety
of customers or the public, compulsory overtime may be assigned in excess of
eight hours per employee in one week.
For clarity, only the most junior employees can be forced to work overtime. It is voluntary for everyone else who is more senior to the last junior employee to be asked to work overtime. Please call me if you have any questions about being asked to work overtime in any circumstance.
Thanks for your continued support. We will update you on developments at bargaining as we get them.
Together we are Stronger!
Eric
Eric Johnson
President / Chief Steward Expertech
Unifor Local 44 Kitchener
519-820-1215
