MrFedEx
Engorged Member
Today I ran an AM shuttle to our local ramp. To nobody's surprise, the flight was late. What was a surprise was management getting on the PA system directing all handlers to take a mandatory 13/14 break until the aircraft got in.
Sorry, but that is Code 43 time, not free give-back time to FedEx. When I asked one of the handlers if this was typical, he said they did it every time there was a late flight. These are employees who are lucky to get 4 hours per shift, and Fred steals a free 30 minutes (or more) from them just because he can. If they were getting 6 hours or more, then a break would be required by the state.
When a flight is late, it is not the employee's problem. They showed-up for work at the appointed time, and should not be forced to go on break.
Just another way FedEx screws their employees at every opportunity.
Sorry, but that is Code 43 time, not free give-back time to FedEx. When I asked one of the handlers if this was typical, he said they did it every time there was a late flight. These are employees who are lucky to get 4 hours per shift, and Fred steals a free 30 minutes (or more) from them just because he can. If they were getting 6 hours or more, then a break would be required by the state.
When a flight is late, it is not the employee's problem. They showed-up for work at the appointed time, and should not be forced to go on break.
Just another way FedEx screws their employees at every opportunity.
