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I heard that rumour too, can’t see the rational behind the union “rules” though. The reason we can’t cope with sickness is the number of people that have to be deployed to Nerc. Take them out the equation and sickness isn’t a problem.
Typically on any duty between 5 and 9 staff are off watch either at Nerc, or on mandatory days in lieu associated with Nerc. (Not including normal leave). It doesn’t seem important to me what shift or why the exact reason for the shortage dictates whether or not we provide cover, it still is Nerc cover at the end of the day.
There has been very little consultation from the union on this issue, they seem to be “winging” it without a clear rationale behind their thinking. Who thought up the “rules of engagement”, are they providing some real benefit to us that I’ve missed.
Without voluntary attendance’s, I reckon it’ll be another summer at Latcc,
Deep joy