Since last year (2019) we have been hearing that Management was discussing changing our regular work schedule. Management on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 issued a memorandum to all maintenance employees from Administrative Director Francis X. Hoar notifying everyone that effective the pay period of Friday, April 3, 2020 a standardized work schedule 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. would begin.

The memorandum is consistent with contract language see below:

This schedule change may be implemented by the Board after notification to the Union. Employees affected by a change in their work week shall be given not less than two weeks’ notice of the change in schedule. Such changes in schedule may be designated by the bureau/office head or designee and shall not be arbitrary.

DCSMEC had suggested an earlier start time or a four ten schedule, however management decided to go back to the traditional 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. work schedule.

This standardize work schedule will not affect the following employees:

—————Alternate shift – Monday to Thursday, 12:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

—————Night shift coil cleaning crew – Monday to Friday, 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

If this new schedule creates a hardship for you, please call Francis X. Hoar at 305-995-4044 to set up a hardship appointment as per contract language see below.

Hardship –  Unit employees who undergo what is considered an unexpected or undue hardship can request to be returned to their previous work schedules, if available, or to an open position. each case to be heard as soon as practicable but no later than 20 working days after notification. Where a vacancy occurs as a result of a hardship, management may fill the position from among the employees in a manner that facilitates a safe and efficient workforce.

The new work schedule is for maintenance employees only.