OHS and Safety implications
This is not just about rosters. Lack of control in the workplace has been linked to coronary disease, muscular skeletal problems, fatigue, depression, anxiety and other health conditions. I agree that compared to starvation and being in a war zone this is a relatively minor issue. However, fairness and equality and inequity in any area of life is an important issue. Structural disadvantage is wrong.
A captain recently said he sees it as a safety issue as well. Domestic wise the most junior crew are often working up the front. The captain did not think that having the least experienced crew in that section a good thing.
Last edited by LHLisa; 8th Apr 2012 at 23:07.