Originally Posted by
Elusive Napkin
This is not correct. We don't "owe" the company 17 days per month. The CBA specifically says that the maximum number of days we can be scheduled in a month is 17. Maximum... not minimum. But this "owe 17 days" thing has made its way into the company lore.
Now... many lines are built to 17 days. Because the company is lame like that. No reward for seniority. However, there are plenty of lines built to 15, 16, and even 14 days in a month.
That's fair. But...a new guy is not likely to get one of those sub-17-day lines. I've been here 2 years and have never been lucky enough to have one awarded to me. Not complaining, just stating the facts as I see them. Better to plan for the worst and be happily surprised if you work less.