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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
They received an allowance for all the time spent on the premises. The unions were very satisfied with this arrangement. What’s your problem?
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Putting my union stewards hat on, I could agree with paying an allowance for the time the staff spent on the premises. I think paid by the quarter hour with the allowance based on 1.5 or 2 times their basic rate of pay, plus expenses either car allowance or taxi fares especially if the start or end of the shift were at an unsociable hour. I might be willing to forgo the enhanced rate in return for straight time with time off in lieu, but would need to consult with members to find out what they want.