Switched shifts, told not to come in on my first day.

Avediant

New Member
Today I switched shifts at my hub (I am a part time worker), however, when I called in I was told by the full time supervisor that he was unaware of my transfer and that I would not be working today.

However, ~3 weeks ago I had submitted a letter requesting to transfer (due to school related reasons) and given it to my previous shifts full time supervisor. A week or two later I was given confirmation that I was good to go and would be switching over to the new shift on the 10th of January.

Once again, I called in today and the supervisor told me he was unaware of my transfer and that there was low volume so I wouldn't be working, contradicting what my previous shift's supervisor had told me. When I asked why I wouldn't be working, he reiterated that there was low volume and that I was "at the bottom" since I transferred shifts. I have been working at this hub for 7 months and am past my probationary period.

My question is, am I guaranteed work every day? Or am I misinterpreting Article 22, section 5, (d). of the contract which states "All part-time employees governed by this Article shall be provided a minimum daily three and one-half (3-1/2) hour guarantee".

As a follow-up, am I correct in saying that despite the fact I'm "at the bottom" in regards to job classification seniority on this new shift, I still retain all of my other rights which having seniority provides (including the 3.5 hour daily guarantee)?

I'm just confused at this situation and am curious as to if I misinterpreted the contract, or whether I have the right to file a grievance in order to get pay for this day which I was told not to come in. Any help/clarification would be appreciated!
 

burrheadd

KING Of GIFS
Today I switched shifts at my hub (I am a part time worker), however, when I called in I was told by the full time supervisor that he was unaware of my transfer and that I would not be working today.

However, ~3 weeks ago I had submitted a letter requesting to transfer (due to school related reasons) and given it to my previous shifts full time supervisor. A week or two later I was given confirmation that I was good to go and would be switching over to the new shift on the 10th of January.

Once again, I called in today and the supervisor told me he was unaware of my transfer and that there was low volume so I wouldn't be working, contradicting what my previous shift's supervisor had told me. When I asked why I wouldn't be working, he reiterated that there was low volume and that I was "at the bottom" since I transferred shifts. I have been working at this hub for 7 months and am past my probationary period.

My question is, am I guaranteed work every day? Or am I misinterpreting Article 22, section 5, (d). of the contract which states "All part-time employees governed by this Article shall be provided a minimum daily three and one-half (3-1/2) hour guarantee".

As a follow-up, am I correct in saying that despite the fact I'm "at the bottom" in regards to job classification seniority on this new shift, I still retain all of my other rights which having seniority provides (including the 3.5 hour daily guarantee)?

I'm just confused at this situation and am curious as to if I misinterpreted the contract, or whether I have the right to file a grievance in order to get pay for this day which I was told not to come in. Any help/clarification would be appreciated!
Find your steward and speak with him about this
 

eats packages

Deranged lunatic
I would press it. PT get very few hours as it is. Losing even a little bit is a big deal. They will find something for you to do. Even if they seem angry at you for showing up. I promise.

Have them train you on the light day lol.
 

Avediant

New Member
Find your steward and speak with him about this
That's what I was planning to do! I'm still rather new as far as the company goes (7 months still lol) so I wanted to make sure I wasn't in the wrong here.
I would press it. PT get very few hours as it is. Losing even a little bit is a big deal. They will find something for you to do. Even if they seem angry at you for showing up. I promise.

Have them train you on the light day lol.
Agreed! I will talk to my steward tomorrow and see about it, I assume they'll schedule me tomorrow but I still want my 3 1/2 hours for today nonetheless.
 

burrheadd

KING Of GIFS
That's what I was planning to do! I'm still rather new as far as the company goes (7 months still lol) so I wanted to make sure I wasn't in the wrong here.

Agreed! I will talk to my steward tomorrow and see about it, I assume they'll schedule me tomorrow but I still want my 3 1/2 hours for today nonetheless.
If any body with less seniority than you worked then it’s an easy win
 

UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)

Well-Known Member
My question is, am I guaranteed work every day? Or am I misinterpreting Article 22, section 5, (d). of the contract which states "All part-time employees governed by this Article shall be provided a minimum daily three and one-half (3-1/2) hour guarantee".

...when put to work....

You need to go in to your building and get this sorted out in person-----doing it over the phone won't work.
 

KearsargeCoop

Baseball, dart board
My question is, am I guaranteed work every day? Or am I misinterpreting Article 22, section 5, (d). of the contract which states "All part-time employees governed by this Article shall be provided a minimum daily three and one-half (3-1/2) hour guarantee".

...when put to work....

You need to go in to your building and get this sorted out in person-----doing it over the phone won't work.
You're never guaranteed work.
 
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