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My employer expects me to work through breaks when it’s busy. Can they do this?

  • December 14, 2020
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If you’re worried you’re not getting the right number of breaks or the right amount of time off on breaks, speak to your manager. If you’re unable to resolve the problem contact your local union rep.

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I need to take time off for an urgent family emergency. What can I do?

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There is no set limit on how much time off can be taken but you can only take off the time necessary to sort out the immediate ‘problem’

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Why should I join a union? What’s in it for me?

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Unions make sure working people get a voice at work. Companies where workers are involved in decisions have better training opportunities and are fairly rewarded

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If you’re a good communicator, feel strongly about issues, want to change things for the better or want to give something back, consider taking on an active role in the CWU

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CWU Coronavirus Covid-19 – My rights at work

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During these extraordinary times, and the rapid change in response to Covid 19, our support to our members is paramount.  Regardless of the company you work for the CWU are…

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