Mutual Changes. Subject to the following guidelines, a shift employee may exchange scheduled work days with another employee (mutual change) or work a scheduled day off in place of a scheduled work day (self-swing): (a) these arrangements are not considered a change of schedule and time worked in excess of scheduled hours due to a mutual change or self-swing will not be paid at overtime rates. (b) mutual changes or self-swings will only be considered when the minimum shift crew strength is not compromised or where there will be no additional cost to the company. Self-swings must be administered on a "with pay exchange" basis only. (c) mutual changes and self-swings must be documented in advance and approved by the Supervisor. Self-swings require an additional approval step by the Process Leader or designate. (d) mutual changes and self-swings must be closed off (taken) within the current calendar year where possible. (e) self-swing payback shifts must be worked at a mutually agreed upon time as per Clause 7.08(c). (f) consecutive mutual changes will be limited to one set of shifts at one time.
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Mutual Changes. Subject to the following guidelines, a shift employee may exchange scheduled work days with another employee (mutual change) or work a scheduled day off in place of a scheduled work day (self-swing):
(a) these arrangements are not considered a change of schedule and time worked in excess of scheduled hours due to a mutual change or self-self- swing will not be paid at overtime rates.
(b) mutual changes or self-swings will only be considered when the minimum shift crew strength is not compromised or where there will be no additional cost to the company. Self-swings must be administered on a "with pay exchange" basis only.
(c) mutual changes and self-swings must be documented in advance and approved by the Supervisor. Self-swings require an additional approval step by the Process Leader or designate.
(d) mutual changes and self-swings must be closed off (taken) within the current calendar year where possible.
(e) self-swing payback shifts must be worked at a mutually agreed upon time as per Clause 7.08(c).
(f) consecutive mutual changes will be limited to one set of shifts at one time.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement