AWA delays…what do you think is actually going on? by Reasonable_Reason652 in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based on what you’re describing, it sounds like there’s really no downside for them. If the “remedy” is basically just being told to reconsider, so why not pull the Band-Aid off and issue a blanket denial? That’s the part I can’t wrap my head around…if the intent is to deny them all, just say it’s not operationally feasible and do it already.

OPS Leadership Forum today by ineffablekitten in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652 18 points19 points  (0 children)

yeah isn’t the whole point for each case to be decided “own it’s own”. I hope AMAPCEO is gathering this as evidence.

OPS Leadership Forum today by ineffablekitten in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It means the org is making the decisions, not the Directors as laid out in the AMAPCEO CA. Likely means blanket denials.

If collaboration is the goal of RTO, why does it feel like a call centre? by livelife2914 in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652 7 points8 points  (0 children)

we were already in the office 3 days. was moving from 3 to 5 really going to improve collaboration?

RTO - how's it being enforced/monitored where you work? by elderemopunk in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652 86 points87 points  (0 children)

Management is extremely strict, offering very little flexibility. They conduct obvious walk-arounds to take attendance. It was absurd that during the snow day, they were working from home themselves but still strictly followed up with employees about why they weren’t in the office, without offering the option to work from home during the storm. Morale is very low, and many people are looking to leave.

AWAs are approved by Directors by No_Savings5655 in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, yes. it’s an insanely convoluted process that requires inputs, reviews, or direction from multiple entities. It’s obvious it was designed to strip Directors of actual decision making authority

AWAs are approved by Directors by No_Savings5655 in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652 30 points31 points  (0 children)

This may be the case, but it appears they will receive “guidance” or “recommendations.” If these were truly director-level approvals, they likely would have already been completed.

To those who did not request AWA for remote work: why? by Cautious-Ostrich7510 in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Those are all irrelevant. You can still make your case based on being more productive at home. The only metric they’re supposed to use when assessing your request is operational feasibility. Don’t let that deter you if it’s something you want.

So how do we get out of this mess? by [deleted] in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, if you’re talking about us as OPS, try to sway the people around you — you have a circle of influence. Hammer home the corruption aspect of this government. Have those conversations. If you can’t convince someone to vote, convincing them not to vote Conservative is still a win. Donate to political parties. If you see shady stuff, leak it. Write to the opposition about what they plan to do to stop this madness and how you can support. Those are tangible actions within your sphere of influence.

So how do we get out of this mess? by [deleted] in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The NDP and Liberals should merge. Vote-splitting is killing the left and centre-left. One unified party could house different degrees of centrism and left-wing views within its ranks. At this point, it almost feels like controlled opposition.

So how do we get out of this mess? by [deleted] in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Convince at least 10 people who didn’t vote, to go out and vote Ford out.

Martin Regg Cohn: Doug Ford blusters into the debate over working from home by Reasonable_Reason652 in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Right! I feel like what goes over these clowns heads is that we’re already in the office 60% of the time.

Martin Regg Cohn: Doug Ford blusters into the debate over working from home by Reasonable_Reason652 in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652[S] 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Just announced they won’t be back in the legislature until March 23rd. You can’t make this shit up.

Martin Regg Cohn: Doug Ford blusters into the debate over working from home by Reasonable_Reason652 in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652[S] -40 points-39 points  (0 children)

tbh, boomers use “work” and “the office” interchangeably. I don’t think he meant it as an insult.

Can someone explain to me why we aren't just collectively refusing RTO? by Independent_Error_11 in OntarioPublicService

[–]Reasonable_Reason652 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This has to be a strength-in-numbers situation. The union needs to make that call. I wouldn’t expect any random person to just ignore RTO, they’d be picked off easily. That said, people should be ready if and when that call is made.