If you have a request for shift swaps, AWS, and/or want to "dream" into a specific schedule please use the form linked below. Due to staffing I don't see us being able to truly "dream" into a specific shift unless someone else wants the shift you are vacating and you go to a shift another employee is vacating (in other words a swap with someone specifically). With that said still make a "dream" request if you have one and we'll look at it. For example, if two people want to swap an 8 for a 1330 but the employee with the 1330 has a 16 the previous day they can't work an 8 because of fatigue rules. We'll look at the schedule/guides and negotiate with management so the employee in that example gets a 9 instead of the 8 in order to facilitate the swap if requested that way. Another option could be for the employee wanting the earlier shift to request a 9 AWS 7 at the same time as the swap request to meet fatigue rules while still swapping. If you have multiple requests that you are unsure which one can be approved fill out multiple sheets, label them as your number 1 choice, number 2 choice, etc and staple them together. When you have completed your request form please put it in the NATCA box by the employee’s mail boxes before close of business on Sunday November 27th 2016. The plan is to transition to the 2017 BWS with the swaps/AWS completed by pay period 3, but if there are any unforeseen issues the swaps/AWS requests could get pushed back. If you have any questions contact me.
Shift Swap and AWS Request Form
James Darlington