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    The Woolworths Thread

    Sorry, did'nt want to sound like such a cynic. When my DM took us out to dinner it amounted to about 12 staff members. Most of who were casuals or ppts. I just found the juniors were rude and abused his good intentions. I was soo embarassed my collegues and how they abused the situation As...
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    The Woolworths Thread

    I think that is a lovely gesture, but be careful My last DM took our whole dept out to dinner 1 year and there is always those who exploit the offer (eg "i don't have to pay so I will order the most expensive on the menu" Or "I normally drink beer, but since it's free I'll order a cocktail"...
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    The Woolworths Thread

    At mgrs meeting the other day we were told about the new agreement is still being worked out, expected to have a proposed agreement around March, I think they said, then the vote and than if it is successful it should come into line after July. We are already scheduled to receive a payrise in...
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    The Woolworths Thread

    This is from the NSW EBA Sorry It's so long but sounds like some people should know about this... 5.5 Part-time Employees 5.5.1 A Part-time employee may be engaged to work a regular number of rostered hours to a maximum of 20 days in any 4-week cycle with a maximum of 38 8 WOOLWORTHS...
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    The Woolworths Thread

    When I was doing rosters in my last dept I was constantly getting chipped for flexxing up PPT staff over 36 hrs. Acorrding to the NSW agreement a PPT must not exceed more than 144hhs in a 4week cycle. Any excess hours SHOULD be paid at over - time. I also believe that if you are constantly being...
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    The Woolworths Thread

    From the 3 women at my workplace who have received shirts, we've all had to change sizes. Personally I found the spotless shirts to be a size smaller than my regular size. Sorry can't comment on mens, have'nt had any feedback.
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    The Woolworths Thread

    Thanx for advice, so far I'm trying to sell the shirts in store, a few of us have had the same problem, only 1 more to off load, if that fails I will send it back.
  8. M

    The Woolworths Thread

    Hey Guys, Thought I'd mention, finally received new shirts. Ordered 5th November and received 27th November. Order status on website still says warehouse. Please be warned that the new shirts are a lot larger than the old style. Now have to re -order a smaller size. Not too happy.:angry:
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    The Woolworths Thread

    :angry:
  10. M

    Hi All, Any Bakey Managers or 2ic's who can give advice? Recently been thrown into positon...

    Hi All, Any Bakey Managers or 2ic's who can give advice? Recently been thrown into positon without any training or help.
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    The Woolworths Thread

    Thanks for the reply. After many years working in other dept, have just 2 weeks to adjust to new dept b4 being let loose to dept mgr relief. Still very slow in packaging and know nothing about orders, autostckr and only 1 day of training left. Should be interesting!!!!!
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    The Woolworths Thread

    Hey guys, New user. Wonder if anyone can give me any hints on working in the bakery.
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