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ABC Courier Company
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Three courier drivers and one dispatcher from the ABC Courier Company went out for a beverage after work. In the course of their conversation, they decided that something had to be done about the way they were being treated at work. Drivers' wages varied considerably; but, seemed to average $10.50 per hour. It also seemed that the boss' favourite drivers got much higher wages.
As well, the company expected workers to work overtime. This request occurred frequently and inconvenienced many of the drivers and dispatchers, most of whom were single parents. Any worker who complained or refused to work overtime, was told they were "not flexible enough", and were let go. Over a period of time, workers began to grudgingly accept overtime even on a short notice of 10 minutes before the shift ended.
Some employees were favored or disfavored. Those employees favored by management received preferential delivery routes or pay increases or promotion. All dispatchers were required to be on the job 1/2 hour early, but did not get paid until their start working time. The company did not provide individual and family workplace benefits (i.e. dental, vision, life, disability, pension).
Over time, the situation became intolerable for the dispatchers. They were tired of being treated unfairly and being taken for granted. The dispatchers thought about starting a union at ABC Courier Company.
Who you represent: Management
ABC Courier company has recently been certified with the Commercial Carriers Union (CCU) Local 233.
What suitable articles would be appropriate to be printed in a collective agreement regarding the following topic.
- Flextime
- Assignment of work hours
- Overtime
- Vacation interruption
Please make assumptions if need be that would affect the intent of the article, however, ensure it is simple and generally conforms to acceptable contractual language.
Why are you proposing the language and the problem it will solve by incorporating it into the collective agreement.
Identify challenges you believe the other side might raise regarding your proposals and how will you respond to their concerns?