Introduction of Shift Work. (a) The Parties acknowledge that the placing of existing Employees onto a permanent, ongoing and/or long term shift has become an issue to Employees, as it can detrimentally affect the Employees’ family obligations and responsibilities, resulting in problems for the Employees at home, and their relationships with their partners and children. The Parties also acknowledge that it is a real concern that Employees feel pressure to abide by directions to work shifts, even though it is against their family interests to do so. Accordingly, an existing Employee will not be placed onto a permanent, ongoing and/or long term shift unless it is agreed to by the Employee. Prior to seeking agreement, the Employer must provide at least 7 days (or lesser if agreed) written notice to the Employee of the request for agreement. The written notice must also state:
Introduction of Shift Work. An employee shall not be placed on to a shift unless agreement is reached between the Employer and majority of employees affected. It shall not be compulsory for an employee to work shift. Agreement will not be sought from the employees unless the Union has been notified in writing of the shift proposal at least 7 actual working days prior. This clause does not prevent the Employer from discussing the shift proposal with affected employees.
Introduction of Shift Work. (a) An existing employee shall not be placed on to a permanent, ongoing and/or long term shift unless agreement is reached between the Employer, union and employee concerned.
Introduction of Shift Work. (i) Shift work, other than that provided by this clause, may be introduced after consultation between the employer and the employees concerned to meet the needs of the particular establishment.
