Originally Posted by
MantisToboggan
Doesn’t change the fact that he was arguing that the unverified account was totally fine by him. The assertion that picking up open time is a contract violation is silly
Picking up open time isn’t a violation, but working below minimum days off is just as much of a “violation” as waiving 4 study days prior to class. However, I agree with you - The CBA provides minimum protections and it’s our prerogative to waive them. Some of these guys don’t have a choice but to work extra because of family issues, student loans, etc. and that’s fine. It’s nice we have the option when times get tough and the budget is tight...
In regards to the upgrade fiasco - the whole thing was completely voluntary and there was no threat of a training withdrawal. That claim was 100% false. We would’ve had a serious problem on our hands IF that had been the case, but it was simply not true. FWIW the company did end up providing the study days after it was all said and done...