Re: [NSW]Short cuts

[Marvin The Martian <choochoo@spin.net.au>]

Everyone in managwement knows what goes on, if they don't they are stupid. They
will find it hard to stop.

Mr BGR wrote:

> > |
> > |
> > | That's a good thing to tell the world isn't it!!!??? Do you think you
> will
> > | get any sympathy from any non crew member on this group? After all, you
> > are
> > | being paid to do a job why be surprised when there is a crack down?
> >
> >
> > As long as the job gets done, that's all that matters.
>
> I totally agree with you. Although I don't think it is necessary to
> advertise the fact that shortcuts go on because you would know senior
> management monitors this group. There are, as you would also know, managers
> who are trying to make a name for themselves who would take great joy in
> making it as hard possible for the real workers. Why make it easier for
> them? Although, if they wanted to play by the book, Drivers and Guards could
> too and there would go on time running in one hit!
>
> >
> >
> > | BTW, the rumour is rubbish but now you have told the world it well
> become
> > true! In
> > | addition, there has never been a problem with swaps due to the nature of
> > | shiftwork and the effects on social/ family needs of workers.
> >
> >
> > The rumour is that it causes too much work for roster clerks and Loco
> > supervisors and that too often TCAC don't know that someone's swapped.
> >
> > Also it may affect any new fatigue rostering if we swap.
> >
>
> The roster clerks got a pay rise for the extra crew for the Olympics and no
> pay cut for the drop in numbers after, so they have no grounds to complain.
> Not that the rumour is correct anyway. There is no way known swaps could be
> abolished as it would see sick leave sky rocket- fatigue rostering or not.