Hi C Area!
Carly & I were able to work with Robello today in finalizing our shift guides and schedule. We have the schedule ready to go, but I am waiting on Robello to review it one last time after making the changes we discussed today before I send it out to you.
In the spirit of wanting to get this bidding train moving, I am proposing that we do our schedule bid on paper before Bid ATC opens up, like the D area did last year and is currently doing now. In doing this, we can get a very big head start on bidding once the B area has finished their collaboration. The only way this will not work is if anyone has any issue with this process. If that is the case, then it will not be done and we will wait until every area is complete and has everything entered into Bid ATC.
If you foresee an issue with this or do not want to do this, tell me ASAP.
A couple of things to note about our schedule…
There are 2 4/10 lines and 2 5/4/9 lines.
*** You are NOT required to take one of these lines. If it gets to you and they are the only lines left and you would prefer to not work them, there is an alternative to the line that will be noted on the schedule.
The 4/10 lines will be coded as a CWS, so they will have the option to flex and earn credit.
The rules for the AWS 5/4/9 lines are as follows:
You may not earn credit.
You may not flex (though you may request an earlier shift).
You are entitled to the differential/premium for what you work (if you work 9 hours on a holiday or Sunday, you earn that much pay)
If you get called to Jury duty, your shifts will revert back to a 5/8 for that pay period.
When you bid, you must keep track of the hours you’re bidding off (if you bid off 4-9 hour shifts as your “1 week”)
Once I get a thumbs up, we will get you a copy of the schedule and put one in the area for everyone to see. We will go over the paper bidding procedures with you all and make sure all questions are addressed. Please let me know what questions you have now and I will make sure to answer them in the next email I send out.
Thanks again for all your patience! We are getting there….
Crumbley
360-635-8244