Scheduled Breaks - Results of the ballot
You may have seen the earlier circular regarding the employer imposing fixed scheduled breaks from 26th May 2009. We indicated that we intended to continue to oppose this imposition and were considering what steps we need to take to try to persuade Senior Management to remove this imposition and would be asking for your views.
On Thursday 30th April 2009 the Branch undertook a ballot which was a snapshot of the members’ views that were in work at that point. The results of the ballot are as follows:
Q1: Do you believe that imposed scheduled breaks are a good idea? Yes = 77 No = 185
Q2: Are scheduled breaks compatible with your Health, Safety and Welfare at work? Yes = 79 No = 174
The employer has stated it intends to impose scheduled breaks on 26 May 2009. Members will receive details of their proposed scheduled breaks before that date. The employer has not withdrawn from the temporary arrangements we agreed with them whilst discussing this issue. PCS believes they still apply namely Management can suggest when they would prefer you to take a break but you were not obliged to comply with this. PCS are aware that some managers are threatening members with disciplinary action if they do not comply immediately. This is not acceptable. Please bring any instances where you are being forced to comply with scheduled breaks before 26 May to our attention.
We will now present the results to the employer and attempt to work with them to find an acceptable solution for all parties. PCS has reminded the employer that our recent experience suggests that we can work together to find acceptable ways forward given willingness on both sides. PCS has indicated we are willing to discuss further.
We hope that the above is useful. If you require any further details about these or any other points then please do not hesitate to contact the Branch Office on Ext: 61186.
You may have seen the earlier circular regarding the employer imposing fixed scheduled breaks from 26th May 2009. We indicated that we intended to continue to oppose this imposition and were considering what steps we need to take to try to persuade Senior Management to remove this imposition and would be asking for your views.
On Thursday 30th April 2009 the Branch undertook a ballot which was a snapshot of the members’ views that were in work at that point. The results of the ballot are as follows:
Q1: Do you believe that imposed scheduled breaks are a good idea? Yes = 77 No = 185
Q2: Are scheduled breaks compatible with your Health, Safety and Welfare at work? Yes = 79 No = 174
The employer has stated it intends to impose scheduled breaks on 26 May 2009. Members will receive details of their proposed scheduled breaks before that date. The employer has not withdrawn from the temporary arrangements we agreed with them whilst discussing this issue. PCS believes they still apply namely Management can suggest when they would prefer you to take a break but you were not obliged to comply with this. PCS are aware that some managers are threatening members with disciplinary action if they do not comply immediately. This is not acceptable. Please bring any instances where you are being forced to comply with scheduled breaks before 26 May to our attention.
We will now present the results to the employer and attempt to work with them to find an acceptable solution for all parties. PCS has reminded the employer that our recent experience suggests that we can work together to find acceptable ways forward given willingness on both sides. PCS has indicated we are willing to discuss further.
We hope that the above is useful. If you require any further details about these or any other points then please do not hesitate to contact the Branch Office on Ext: 61186.
