Being cut hours hours even though of higher seniorty

[escobar]

since the volume has not been that much lately my hours have been cut. i have to switch up with another employee on small sort. i was wondering since i do have some seniorty then the newest hire but my supervisor tells me that he is the designated responder so he has to come in even though i have more seniority. another employee told me that are not allowed to do that and i should talk to the shop steward. i just wanted to come here and see if they are right.

 

[over9five]

Good question, and welcome to Brown Cafe, Escobar!

What happens if he calls in sick? Does a designated responder from another shift have to stay and cover?

 

[PT Stewie]

I don't think so it is work as directed. Work designations are not written in stone and seniority takes presidence Get your steward involved. Tell them you will be trained to be a responder. I find that more often than not rules are "made up" to beneifit someone and it is usually not the employee.

 

[fethrs]

Find out if the other employee is really a responder, the sup may be right, and talk with your steward too.

 

[packageguy]

something does not sound right, call the steward, tell him
what's going on, tell them that you want to learn
that job. I think the supevisoris lying.

 

[TearsInRain]

i do have some seniorty then the newest hire but my supervisor tells me that he is the designated responder so he has to come in even though i have more seniority.

your supervisor is looking out for his interests, but none of that matters to your seniority

talk to your shop steward