Re: NSW Guards and Mobiles

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Marvin The Martian wrote:

> The phones were given to guards so they could be used in an emergency,
> or when they had no one to relieve them, or needed to get in contact
> with TCAC etc. They were not given to guards so roster clerks or TCAC
> could get in contact with guards. If you were given a phone I am sure
> you wouldn't want your supervisor calling you all the time. Mine is
> turned off except when I need to use it which is exactly why we were
> given them.

I find it interesting that the railways are dictating all the rules for the
phones (Must be charged, must be switched on whilst on duty, must be looked
after, etc), however, they are not willing to provide a pay rise for this
extra responsibilty.

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David Johnson
trainman@ozemail.com.au
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/
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