Local BNS/Roster Consultation starts at Rickmansworth.

The first group to begin the local BNS/Roster consultation is my own, Rickmansworth.
At the initial meeting LU confirmed that they agree with our reading of the BNS methodology, which means that if a CSS/CSM on a lone worked station is utilised in the ticket hall for 3 mins in any 15 min period then there should be a second member of staff in the ticket hall at that time.
I am now arranging to survey some utilisation times at different station on my group. It became clear in our local consultation meeting that although the BNS is all based on these utilisation times LU has never measured them at any location! I will now be carrying pout some survey work at stations on my group to obtain relevent data.

Preferencing & Location Guarantees

We have only just started to look at these issues in detail and LU are still considering different aspects of their plans.
However, it is clear that there will be difficulties for them in finding a way forward that also keeps to their promise to allow 2/3 of staff to remain on their current area. There must be a fair way for our members to volunteer for moves without giving management a blank cheque and those who wish to stay on their areas must also be protected. I will update this blog as talks progress.

Jared.