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When does the "locking out" start? - So Tired
Posted: Mar 24, 2010
I work for the Northeast division. Does anyone know when the locking out will start? Will we be forewarned?
You will be forewarned and for my group, - it sounds like it will be soon.
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This lockout is making me leave the company. Even though they say there is some flexibility with it, I do not see that. I am always told to make up my hours if there is no work like for me this morning. I cannot just go on the board and say I will work Saturday morning at this time, blah, blah, blah. I will work extra on Saturday, but it could be 2 hours later because it depends on my family and teenagers. Company can lock me out when there is no work, but I even get locked out when I want to make up the time when I want? Nope, will not work for me.
I'm in the same boat - So Tired
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I'm the same way. My life is so crazy I sometimes can't stop right on time. I work a day job and take care of my son all night. I usually relax before my night shift starts and many times fall asleep on the couch and don't start until a couple of hours later. I also can't pre-plan my weekend hours because I need someone to watch my son so I can work if I need to make up hours.
According to the suits, they whole reason for this locking-us-out-unless-we-are-scheduled thing was because some of us were not working when we were supposed to or clocking in and working when we weren't scheduled.
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