In order to help supply the industry needs in times of shortages, we have agreed to allow voluntary extensions. Dock Gantry Operators are allowed to plug in and take a job via telephone only if they are driving the crane at the time of despatch. This is to allow the operator to work the extension with a minimal disruption to their schedule.
The rule does not allow the operator to plug in via telephone while not in the seat, it is only while driving the crane and working the shift extension (ie 3, 3 1/2 or 4 hour) that the operator is allowed to plug in and receive a job this way. If you are in the seat from 2:30 to 4:30 pm then and only then, you may plug in for the graveyard shift in this manner. The other shifts would be the same, (only while in the seat at the time of despatch).
In Solidarity,
Mike Rondpre
Vice President