Is This Normal? Stagecoach - Perth

[Dean Laing]

I got handed a letter last night after my shift, requesting I attend a meeting to discuss my static shift arrangements. The meeting will be on Thursday (2 days from now).

There will be a manager and Unite representative present.

My question is this:

Is it normal to have just two days notice in order to create a case to defend yourself? I have been on this static line for just over a year.

 

[telstarbox]

Are you sure it's a disciplinary/conduct matter rather than them wanting to change your hours?

Also, might be best not to post under your real name if so...

 

[Elwyn]

If it was a disciplinary matter they should tell you that in advance. As Telstarbox has said, it sounds to me as though the Manager may want to negotiate a change to your current working arrangements. Managers can do that. Business needs change from time to time and they sometimes need to get staff to do different duties.


If so, listen to what’s said and then ask for a reasonable period to consider it (eg 7 days). Give your reply later after taking advice from your union rep and others you respect.


Read your employment contract and see what it says about changes to your terms and conditions. That could well be relevant.

 

[Mike99]

Could you telephone or email your Unite representative before the meeting? Has anyone else at your depot already had an interview?

 

[90019]

Is it normal to have just two days notice in order to create a case to defend yourself? I have been on this static line for just over a year.

Doesn't sound like it's something you're going to have to defend, but a discussion about your shifts and making changes.

Are they looking to get rid of the static lines?
I'm sure I recall you mentioning something about that before.

 

[GaryMcEwan]

Is it going to mean a variation to your contract? The reps in Perth (if it's still the same ones of which I know a couple) are usually pretty hot on any issues that members and staff have. I'd give the Branch Secretary a call or speak to the shop stewards.

Are they looking to change the running boards?

Out of curiosity, is it being held at Dunkeld Road or down at Inveralmond?

 

[ChathillMan]

I got handed a letter last night after my shift, requesting I attend a meeting to discuss my static shift arrangements. The meeting will be on Thursday (2 days from now).

There will be a manager and Unite representative present.

My question is this:

Is it normal to have just two days notice in order to create a case to defend yourself? I have been on this static line for just over a year.

Yes, its more than likely a review to see if you still need that pattern.

 

[overthewater]

Wouldn't there have done this before the service changes from last week?

 

[GaryMcEwan]

Wouldn't there have done this before the service changes from last week?

It depends on what duty number and board it is. There used to be a driver who had static shifts on Perth service 15 before he ultimately retired.

 

[AnonymousUser1]

I got handed a letter last night after my shift, requesting I attend a meeting to discuss my static shift arrangements. The meeting will be on Thursday (2 days from now).

There will be a manager and Unite representative present.

My question is this:

Is it normal to have just two days notice in order to create a case to defend yourself? I have been on this static line for just over a year.

what are you 'defending' ?

it isn't a discip - and if they turn it into one from the off your union rep should stop them in their tracks require the documentation and adjourn for at least a week ...

is the static line a reasonable adaptation on Equality Act act basis ( usually disability discrimination / chronic health condition which counts as disability for the EA stuff )?
is the static line in response to a Flexible Working request ?

Is the static line an informal agreement because a Statutory flexible working request couldn't have been made at the time it was put in place ?

if it;a reasonable adaptation or a formalised Flexible working request your position is stronger and any changes will be subject to notice , if it;s informal the notice periods could be far less and if management choose to push it they could force it or offer you minimal support for redeployment / tell you to resign because there is no alternative role ...