Good evening, everybody. Our 2024 bidding for CPCs is finally and mercifully underway. As we near the halfway point of Round 1, I want to touch base about a few things.
First, blank AWS forms — the so-called dream sheets — will be placed in the area shortly (and you can access the form by clicking on this link). Because of how long we got delayed, the turnaround time for these forms will be shorter than usual. Forms must be returned by Thursday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. to be considered.
I have had a host of conversations with management about our AWS process, as some members of management want to eliminate AWS schedules. I have been promised by Mr. Kayner that he will sit down with us and discuss them. My hope is that we will be able to have at least some of our AWS requests approved, but I do want to temper people’s expectations — particularly when it comes to getting 7- and 9-hour days. Damien, Derek and I will continue to advocate as strongly as we can for the continuance of our AWS process and hope that at some point we can successfully explain to management that 7+9 is the same as 8+8 (which has been remarkably difficult).
I am headed off to sunny Cabo tomorrow morning morning for a quick getaway with my sweet wife (I definitely didn’t anticipate us being in the middle of bidding when we booked this trip). As always, I am here if you have any concerns or issues, but my response time will be slower than usual. Should you have any issues with bidding that require immediate attention, please reach out to Damien.
My hope is for us to complete Round 1 bidding over the weekend. Damien and Derek are tentatively scheduled to meet with management early next week — likely on Monday — to conduct the reduction in leave slots that happens before Round 2. We will then load back up bidding and keep working as quickly as possible.
For our trainees: We will sit down with management next week and develop the lines that will be available to you and bid as soon as that’s complete.
For trainees who have not bid before (and there are many of you): I will try to chat with all of you before we begin bidding to make sure you understand how everything works. Please, please let me know if you have questions at any point.
In solidarity,
Dan Rasmussen
801-860-3821