On-Call for 'Salaried Staff' Position for discussion and ... - ASU NSW

6. As previously discussed with you part time workers have expressed concerns about beingtold they are required on the roster fulltime.Solutions and suggestionsASU members understand the need to have an on-call system in place to respond to and dealwith emergencies. We suggest the following practices be put into place to meet the concerns ofthe workforce and the needs of the clients, community and organisation.Members propose the following be considered and discussed to resolve the current concerns:1. The ‘on-call’ system be entirely voluntary.2. The ‘on-call’ allowance be paid – as intended for workers to be available on the ‘phoneand to compensate for the time on the ‘phone.3. If workers are required to attend work (regardless of the location – e.g. attending aplacement breakdown, hospital, police etc.) they are to be paid at overtime (1.5 x baserate for the first two hours and double time there after) for the time they are required toleave their home.4. Should workers be required to work to such an extent that attending work the next daymay result in a WH and S risk or be of risk in relation to duty of care then the employer isresponsible for minimising such risks and discussing reasonable solutions with theeffected employee.5. Should these measures result in a short fall in our capacity to respond to emergenciesmembers are happy to enter into further discussions about other ways to resolve thisissue.Members are most concerned that we have a safe and sustainable work practices as well aspractises that provide the very best care and support to our clients and communities.We look forward to LWB’s written response to our ideas and we look forward to working withmanagement to find an outcome that works for workers, our clients, community and theorganisation – If you’d like to discuss this please speak with Emily Mayo, in the first instance.Kind regards,Emily MayoLeading OrganiserAustralian Services Union NSW and ACT (Services) Branchphone (02) 9310 4000 fax (02) 9698 8936emily@asu.org.auOn Behalf of Delegates - Mark Montgomery, Rikki Taylor, Renne De Gois, Cheryl Cairns, BrentenJames, Paul Larden, Samantha Bergen and all LWB Delegates.AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION NSW & ACT (SERVICES) BRANCHT 02 9310 4000 F 02 9698 8936 Outside Sydney Area 1300 784 278