It’s management’s job to inform you of schedule changes – not yours!

Union members have reported once again that in some stores, management is trying to discipline them for being unaware of changes made to the schedule after it has initially been posted.

This is a violation of the Overwaitea and Safeway collective agreements.

The contract clearly states it’s management’s responsibility to inform members of any schedules changes made AFTER the schedule is initially posted. It is NOT the members’ job to continuously check the schedule for any last-minute changes management may decide to make.

Union Representatives have also received reports that management is forcing members to find replacements for shifts when they call in sick, another violation of the contract by management.

“This is another example of management treating the members with a real lack of respect,” says UFCW 1518 President Ivan Limpright. “Management has no right to make members responsible for replacing their shift when they call in sick. That is management’s responsibility. If any members are experiencing this, we want them to talk to their Shop Steward or Union Representative, and we’ll file grievances.”

“Management seems to always find different ways to manipulate the members, and have once again gone too far,” says UFCW 1518 Secretary-Treasurer Frank Pozzobon. “Management cannot discipline members for something that is solely the responsibility of management. If you have experienced violations by management, please contact your Shop Steward and Union Representative immediately.”