Originally Posted by
Seaeagle109
Pretty sure that pilots get 6 weeks annual leave, instead of the society standard 4 weeks, because we work on public holidays without extra compensation. The amount of public holidays roughly equates to 10 working days, hence the 2 extra weeks.
It is TIME we Professionals STOP taking it on the chin
For context, here is some insights into the BHP proposed EA for Production Staff - 15 March 2023
Working on Public Holidays
OS works 24/7 rosters. To meet our plans and commitments to our customers, we need rostered shifts to continue over Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Where an Employee is rostered on over Christmas Day and Boxing Day, they will be required to work unless they have leave approved.
To enable Employees who are rostered on to take leave, the proposed EA outlines that OS may call for volunteers to work Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Where an Employee who is not rostered on volunteers and performs work on these days, they will be paid overtime rates.
Separate to the EA, Employees who are rostered on and who work will continue to be eligible for a $700 per shift payment in accordance with the Working on 24-26 December Ex-Gratia Payment Policy.
Employees who receive overtime will not be eligible for the $700 policy payment.
Annual Leave Entitlement
The proposed EA will not change your existing annual leave entitlements or accruals. Under the proposed EA, Employees are entitled to 5 or 6 weeks’ annual leave per year (depending on the type of roster they work).
For full time employees who are entitled to 6 weeks’ annual leave per year:
- employees working a 2/1 roster will typically be entitled to be absent from work on annual leave for 28 shifts per year (or 2 full swings), as they would typically work 28 shifts in a 6-week roster cycle; and
- employees working a 7/7 roster will typically be entitled to be absent from work on annual leave for 21 shifts per year (or 3 full swings), as they would typically work will 21 shifts in a 6-week roster cycle.