Big M
The fact is that the proposed package has a clause in it that may introduce the 10.9 hour shift - see 44.3.1 (b). That shift pattern is specifically designed to have you work an extended roster without an RDO. All well and good if as you say you work 0700 to 1500 with 38hr/wk. But it wont be the case. I would bet my left one that there will be an extended roster introduced in the near future (namely a 10.9 : 4 on/4 off) and you can kiss your RDO's goodbye.
On a lighter note, could someone please clarify this for me:
22.2.3 The average shift penalty will not be paid for sick leave, workers compensation, long service leave and overtime or for any other purpose other than the calculation of ordinary time earnings.
I thought that if we were on workers compensation we still get shift penalties?
Last edited by Anulus Filler; 8th Aug 2008 at 17:29.