This letter has been constructed by someone to help us all and I think it's very good, copy it, change it if you like, print it and sign it then send it to HR.
We all need to do this to show are feelings at what the Fockers are doing to us...
Pass the word around and get everyone you know to send in the letter.
Let's not roll over and take this, it's our contract and they are breaking it, again!!!
To: John T. Howard - MGR HRBS-FLT OPS & ENG
Cc: Helena White - HRM(OPS)
Subject: FW: Environmental Awareness - Policy on Recovery of Excess Water and Electricity Costs in Company Provided Accommodation
Ref : Attached letter; Re : "Environmental Awareness"
Dear John,
Whilst it is encouraging to see that Emirates is trying to be "Environmentally Aware", full payment of Utilities is one of the very few things that is specifically mentioned in my contract. Quote "Utilities: The Company bears the cost of all normal utilities, e.g. water, electricity and gas, which are used in Company accommodation for normal living purposes." (End quote).
I realise that some of the conditions I joined under, (that aren't directly specified in my contract) have deteriorated. (e.g. Payment of overtime only after 92hrs). However, this is one of the few conditions that is actually written in my Contract and I do not accept that the Company has the legal right to change this without my consent.
I would suggest that if the Company (and the Country) wants to reduce my, and their, "environmental footprint" significantly, blatantly breaking a contract is not the way to show leadership on this issue.
Also, if the Company would like to introduce a new Contract policy for Utilities, then it can be offered to all new joiners.
I look forward to your reply,
(Your name here)