OTEN Flexible work proposals

The Union is aware that proposals relating to flexible work options have been circulated to staff.

Members are advised that these proposals have not been agreed to by the Union.

Your flexible work arrangements negotiated with DET/TAFE NSW conform to standard Public Service agreements and were negotiated in line with the NSW Government's "family friendly workplaces" policy.

You can start anytime between 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. and finish any time between 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Should Managers and Supervisors try to implement other arrangements or introduce rosters then these must be negotiated on a purely "VOLUNTARY BASIS". The Union will not tolerate its members being directed to start and finish at set times or be put on set rosters. Neither does the Agreement allow for Managers/Supervisors to demand five days' notice before taking flexi leave.

Flexi leave and banked time can be taken in conjunction with other forms of leave, e.g. recreation and extended.

For further details:

ALL MEMBERS SHOULD CHECK THE DET/TAFE FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS AGREEMENT ON THE DET/TAFE INTRANET SITE.

Should members be refused any reasonable request to take a flexi day or banked time or any other form of leave advise your PSA Organiser, Irene Macbeth on 9220 0985 or imacbeth@psa.asn.au

FRAN COLLINS
Principal Industrial Officer