If you have worked for Loblaws part-time for many years and are making $17.25/hour, don't take the buydown. You can make this amount before our contract expires. However, if you are planning on leaving the company, then yes, take the buy out! It will be difficult to take a $4/hour pay cut and also have to presented with low moral and poor working environment. Really think about your decision. The company wants people to take the buy down. It is cheaper for them in the long run!
Thank you for your suggestion. This helps!
And then they can turn around and hire 2 people to replace that one seasoned worker and the union is happy because they just doubled their union dues and the company is paying them min wage! Problem is that person is probably new to this country and can't speak english??? Try to ask a new canadian where the peanut butter is??? Whats peanut butter?
Also with the new scheduling they can choose not to give you any hours saying your availability isn't enough or your skills aren't needed at those times and eventually they can lay you off. And.... there's absolutely nothing you can do about it.
Our union is in the companies back pocket. I haven't seen to much fighting for our rights.
They can't choose not to give you any hours...if they say you don't have the 'skill' for a certain shit, file a grievance.