Scheduled draft

[DeliveryException]

Our station(Express) is going to start scheduling the draft list instead of using the list. Has this started anywhere else? I don't see how this is going to work out well at all. I don't know the ins and outs yet but I suppose if you don't get used the day you are scheduled you roll to the next day.

 

[MassWineGuy]

Draft list?

 

[Operational needs]

Draft list?

Some stations use a forced draft list to cover open routes. Only applies to full timers.

 

[outtatime]

Some stations use a forced draft list to cover open routes. Only applies to full timers.

Never fails to see the PP message "If we don't get enough volunteers for Sat we'll have to use the draft (force) list" on a Friday afternoon when you're almost done for the day

 

[Route 66]

Draft list?

Every employee's name is written on separate little strips of paper, which are then put in a shoe box and shaken vigorously by the senior manager. He then balances the box on top of his head, whereby the ops managers commence to take turns removing the strips of paper one by one from the box and reading off the lucky lottery winners' names through a huge purple megaphone while wearing bright orange, 3 ft. tall pope-style hats.

It's a fair and balanced way of doing it, promotes esprit de corps amongst the troops, and everyone has copious amounts of fun.

 

[!Retired!]

Never fails to see the PP message "If we don't get enough volunteers for Sat we'll have to use the draft (force) list" on a Friday afternoon when you're almost done for the day

Not sure exactly how the policy reads. But, you must be give at least 24 hours notice.

 

[dezguy]

I'd love to see them try to draft me on a day off.

 

[outtatime]

Not sure exactly how the policy reads. But, you must be give at least 24 hours notice.

Operational needs is what they say.

 

[McFeely]

Never fails to see the PP message "If we don't get enough volunteers for Sat we'll have to use the draft (force) list" on a Friday afternoon when you're almost done for the day

I'm generally not one to call in sick, but I just might be ill on a Saturday morning if they pulled this stunt on me on a Friday afternoon.

I'm curious if the policy does state 24-hour notification is required.

 

[Oldfart]

Never fails to see the PP message "If we don't get enough volunteers for Sat we'll have to use the draft (force) list" on a Friday afternoon when you're almost done for the day

We always have way more people sign up to work Saturday than needed. Guess that is a benefit of working at a larger station.

 

[Sparky]

My old station ran a draft list but it was written down and based on seniority and they just went down the list until the end and started over.

 

[Serf]

We have a reverse seniority list for any "operational need" that arises. Hence, if you're low on the totem pole and FT, you'll be working.

 

[MrFedEx]

Draft list?

Another perk. You're starting to figure things out. Good job, Grasshopper.

 

[MassWineGuy]

I've never seen this used at my station. If they tried forcing me to work if I didn't want to, I'd just say that I have a medical test scheduled. That's one advantage of beating cancer.

 

[dex 84]

I've never seen this used at my station. If they tried forcing me to work if I didn't want to, I'd just say that I have a medical test scheduled. That's one advantage of beating cancer.

You can only get forced if you're a full time employee.

 

[outtatime]

You can only get forced if you're a full time employee.

And around here swing drivers are exempt from the list.

 

[outtatime]

We always have way more people sign up to work Saturday than needed. Guess that is a benefit of working at a larger station.

This is a large station, about 70 delivery and 30 pup routes a day.

 

[dezguy]

I still don't see how they can force you to work on a day off. I have never seen that happen any station I've worked at up here.

The rule here is, they can force you to work one extra hour a day as ft but I've never heard of a forced day on your day off. Something like that would start a war at my station. I honestly can't think of anyone who would put up with it.

 

[Operational needs]

I still don't see how they can force you to work on a day off. I have never seen that happen any station I've worked at up here.

The rule here is, they can force you to work one extra hour a day as ft but I've never heard of a forced day on your day off. Something like that would start a war at my station. I honestly can't think of anyone who would put up with it.

The only draft lists I know about are to force people to work splits. Unless other stations also use theirs for Saturdays.

 

[Rhoderunner]

My station has in the past used them for pickup route coverage and Saturdays both. As described earlier it goes reverse seniority up the list to the top then starts over again. The only advantage is you will usually have a few days advance notice to plan your excuse.