browniehound
Well-Known Member
I did my own time study last week. I made a note of when I punched in and punched out. Then I added up the hours I worked and studied the amount of money I made for that day. It was a nice sum. My study showed that over allowed, under allowed, planned day, stop count,min/max,scratch,performance,cut/add,split,etc. had no effect what so ever on how long it took me to safely complete my day in the real world.The results of my study show that only two factors in regards to time have any impact on your day, and that would be your punch in and punch out times only. Why worry or introduce other needless variables to the formula. End of study.
I have to second that Outta, unless you are outrageously paid over and can't explain why or are on a route that is notorious for being 1/2 day paid over (large shopping malls come to mind), then don't sweat it.
Its not your problem. It only becomes your problem when you demonstrate it can be done in a certain time in front of a superviser and then do the same work in an hours longer time.
It appears we all agree time studies are unfair. My solution would be to get rid of the time studies. Give everyone a 3-day ride. What that ride produced should be what our standard should be.
I understand the company wants to know the parameters of its delivery areas, but I don't think the drivers should be held accountable to this number. We should be held accountable to the 3-day ride number.
I think this a fair compromise between company and union.