Well,
it’s that time of year again. The holidays have come and gone and now that your bills
are due, your work hours might have been cut. It probably comes at the worst possible time
and you may find yourself asking if you are being scheduled properly. There are two times
a year when you can count on the hours in your store being cut, the first is the week
you’ll receive your contractual raise and the second is the first of the year. This
year is no exception. Our union representatives have received many calls about schedules
and the number of hours the part-timers are receiving. Let’s review some of the
contract language that covers the way your manager or department head can write your
schedule.
RITE-AID
Work Schedule
The Employer shall post your schedule on Wednesday.
Daily Guarantee
All part-time employees shall be guaranteed no less than four hours
work with pay each day.
Weekly Guarantee
During your first two years you are guaranteed 12 hours each week,
after your second anniversary, your weekly guarantee increases to 24 hours each week.
Seniority
If you have seniority, you will receive more hours than a less
senior person.
FOOD STORES
Work Schedule
The Employer shall post your schedule on Friday.
Daily Guarantee
All part-time employees shall be guaranteed no less than four hours
work with pay each day.
Weekly Guarantee
Courtesy Clerks are guaranteed 16 hours per week, all others are
guaranteed 24 hours each week.
Seniority
If you have seniority, you will receive more hours than a less
senior person.
The above language is a very brief synopsis of the contracts. I urge
you to read your specific contract and contact your union representative if you have any
questions or work in a location other than the two referenced above.
