Remember they took away a weeks vacation because you had flexibility and work/life balance. Now no flexibility, now w/l balance, and a week less vacation.
It’s time the employees stand up for ourselves and demand change. Do not take the pressure off your leaders and raise the issue in every town hall or employee survey. Maybe if enough people retire, quit, or quit quit and productivity drops they will get the message. Let this be Stanley’s biggest failure and get forced out.
“Caregiver days, people. Take them. You get 15 days every year -- that's 3 weeks worth. Spread them out throughout the year. That more than makes up for the time they took away.”
Dearest innocent minded poster, if you use caregiver days you will be flagged as an employee that is unable to relocate due to family responsibilites. You will be targeted to relocate and placed on a fast-track for wave 3.4b. (confusing I know byt stupid Jeremy Legg has a hard time executing any strategic plan).
"https://helpfromhr.com/blog/att-does-rto-imply-layoffs"
Thanks for posting a year old blog post that said nothing new, and even got facts wrong. There was no additional insight in this post.
The union has been 5 days RTO since 2022. Just sayin
They gave us two extra Holidays! That was good.
Caregiver days, people. Take them. You get 15 days every year -- that's 3 weeks worth. Spread them out throughout the year. That more than makes up for the time they took away. Also, take sick days. Don't work from home when you're sick -- call out, like the good ol' days. They want us back in the 90's -- here we go....
It would definitely take an organized effort . . . a walk out of some sort.
I’d read up in the HR one stop and utilize every single day of paid caregiver leave, bereavement, mental health days, short term disability, etc. Find a way to be in the office 5 days a week as little as possible.
There are also calendars that demonstrate utilizing PTO aligning with federal holidays to maximize your time away from work :)
" Around 4 or 5 years ago they did take away 1 week of vacation from people that had over 20 years of service."
Yes, this impacted non bargained for.
The bargained for person with the snarky response below about not being impacted knows that. And you bit on that hook he threw out.
Around 4 or 5 years ago they did take away 1 week of vacation from people that had over 20 years of service.
My vacation went from 33 days to 28 days. They gave everyone an extra 2 holidays and I believe they gave everyone staring out an extra week of vacation.
But, I don't know if there are different rules in CA since I don't live there.
"No they didn't. I have 6 weeks + 12 sick days here in CA."
IMHO, I feel that the office folks should unionize as well. We’ve been getting hit hard for years now and the beatings still happening. All the layoffs, pay raises aren’t keeping up, all the extra hours, loss of benefits, loss of vacation time, now all this. Plenty of reasons. When is enough enough? They just keep taking and taking.
We lost a week of vacation, but we gained extra holidays, sick time and caregiver time. Said and done, we gained extra weeks off. Thats on you if you're not utilizing them.
It is a free country. You don't like it, don't let the door hit you on your way out.
“We are 24x7x365 and often have to stay after shift.”
Have you asked for approval of overtime?
Here’s a perspective to consider: While it’s clear that changes in workplace policies, such as reduced vacation and flexibility, are frustrating, it’s also essential to understand the broader implications these might signal within the company. Our dissatisfaction might be a reflection of a larger strategic shift that could affect all employees’ future. To dive deeper into this topic, particularly how such policies might be a precursor to other significant changes like layoffs, check out this enlightening article. It’s crucial to be informed and prepared. Don’t miss out on understanding the full context — it could be key to navigating upcoming changes.
https://helpfromhr.com/blog/att-does-rto-imply-layoffs
Let’s unionize for job security!
No more automation or we walk!
Please.
No they didn't. I have 6 weeks + 12 sick days here in CA.
Ask your supervisor
Cr-p, are we rising up again? I had weekend plans.
We got this. You retire first and we will let you know if it works.
My team is already understaffed and we are losing 2 more. Thinking of joining them. F this noise. Have fun replacing us overseas. We are 24x7x365 and often have to stay after shift. Our management doesn't allow Indians to do the same because they're owed a ride home if their hours change or some nonsense like that. Fun times.