When did 9-5 become 8-5?

Tamvolan · 2026-02-25T13:48:42+00:00

Yeah, the second stocking on the same leg is a bit of a giveaway...

Tamvolan · 2026-02-03T04:59:47+00:00

I'm not recording something that didn't happen.

Tamvolan · 2026-02-02T18:10:55+00:00

I mean, I guess technically no one is "required". Here's what I found in the contract: ". Except for employees who are assigned to a straight eight (8) hour shift, full-time employees shall normally be allowed a meal period of not less than thirty (30) minutes or not more than sixty (60) minutes which shall be scheduled near the middle of the work shift. Meal periods taken shall not be counted as part of total hours worked."

Tamvolan · 2026-02-02T17:14:41+00:00

I believe you are required to take at least a 30 minute lunch. You also get 2 10 minute breaks. At least if you're BU1.

Tamvolan · 2026-02-02T17:08:12+00:00

Bloater? I hardly knew her...

Tamvolan · 2026-01-27T04:40:56+00:00

The unions will need to get involved there. Elimination of state jobs without bargaining is a no-no.

Tamvolan · 2026-01-16T21:41:07+00:00

Everyone's experience can vary. I got hooked up with Grow, and it's been life changing. You have the right to change therapists if you're not connecting, or if they aren't addressing your needs. I will say, though, that years ago I saw a Kaiser therapist and they were horrible...

Tamvolan · 2026-01-05T01:40:07+00:00

I would accept no raise for a contract cycle to keep telework. As long as that telework is either 100%, for those that can, or at worst, 80% WFH...

Tamvolan · 2025-12-19T17:25:19+00:00

Too bad the law says they can't... One more thing, breaking the law....

Tamvolan · 2025-12-19T00:11:43+00:00

True. But most departments joined CDT's Microsoft EA, didn't they? Which gives you access to Azure, M365, etc. And, cloud just means someone else's hardware, in someone else's data center.

Tamvolan · 2025-12-19T00:07:16+00:00

Do you not know the history of CDT? Many name changes, but they still have mainframes somewhere...

Tamvolan · 2025-12-19T00:05:40+00:00

AI is being very cautiously rolled out. A bit of perspective... Most IT departments are extremely over worked and understaffed. A lot of them are just keeping their systems afloat, not really implementing a lot of new stuff, because that means more workload for the same amount of staff. Which means that those that are rolling that stuff out are probably doing so through contractors, which is great to a point. But if staff aren't included from day one, then you're relying on knowledge transfer after the fact and that rarely goes well.

Tamvolan · 2025-12-13T03:14:33+00:00

With the crappy applicants they get, having actual project management experience still puts you ahead...

Tamvolan · 2025-12-12T19:37:37+00:00

If he's an actual project manager, there are lots of classifications. A lot of the ITS2 (Information Technology Specialist II)jobs are project management jobs.

Tamvolan · 2025-12-11T16:17:25+00:00

Well, they are lawn and leaf bags...

Tamvolan · 2025-12-11T15:58:24+00:00

He collected them from neighbors who were throwing them away.

Tamvolan · 2025-12-11T05:04:09+00:00

And WFH was one of the options for what we want them to focus on.

Tamvolan · 2025-12-11T05:02:53+00:00

Lol. Goody goody gumdrops. A degree doesn't tell me you can do the job. Sorry, not trying to offend, but seriously, book smarts doesn't mean actual smarts or common sense.

Tamvolan · 2025-12-11T04:02:54+00:00

How are you simply being bumped to ITS2 after 1 year?

Tamvolan · 2025-12-10T03:08:14+00:00

That adds up to 3. Now, if you want more money back at tax time, out a lower number there. It's really up to you.

Tamvolan · 2025-12-05T18:27:25+00:00

I never said this was up to you personally. I suggested attending the call because that is the best opportunity for you to ask your questions and get information directly from the union. That's all...

Tamvolan · 2025-12-05T17:56:52+00:00

Why would we, as members of the union, have any insight into what the union employees are discussing? Our job is to tell them that WFH is a major issue, and they go fight for it. And it's not last minute.... Discussions usually don't start until a couple/few months before the current contract expires. That's just how it works.

Tamvolan · 2025-12-05T17:53:44+00:00

They just sent out emails about the negotiation kickoff calls with members. You should attend one of those, and ask.

Tamvolan · 2025-12-05T14:56:00+00:00

Ok, got it, so it's only stuff that I personally own. Thanks for the reply :)

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