(10 Apr 2014, 5:44 pm)citaro5284 wrote There are multiple rota's within a business unit......4 and 5 day paid meal breaks, 4 and 5 day unpaid meal breaks, then there could be a late rota, part time rota, and even a rota whereby the drivers have requested a 'special' line due to personal issues.
By the way the Cobalts and Coaster are on separate units at PM, and the TEN's are separate to the Tynedale Xpress, but of course that does not stop drivers covering work from different business units if required.
I'm quite surprised that unpaid breaks exist, baring in mind the nature of the industry. I realise it's not a legal requirement in the UK, but is this industry standard nowadays?
What happens if a late running service causes you to run into your break. Does the driver still get the full break, or would that cause a potential knock on affect on the driver's next assignment on rota? Not to mention that it creates a two tier workforce.