Amey and Xmas working

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Above is the circular that has come out from Amey on the subject of Xmas working, nothing radical, and nothing particularly different from what Network Rail has indicated on the matter.

Some questions spring to mind. They say double time, £350 bonus plus a day in lieu. Does that mean double time + £350 + day in lieu, or double time + £350 - day in lieu?

The payments for on-call staff leave a lot to be desired, £75 a day plus doulbe time.

The move away from established formula's for Xmas working in past years has led to a bit of a pot luck approach every year. This has resulted in a marginally higher bonus and for some a marginally higher shift premium but not everyone. But for others it hasn't quite worked out so well, on-call being an example.

One other point that I always dislike, is the condition that they always attach to the bonus. If you turn in, work your socks off, and the job goes belly up it's all for nought. Maybe it's me, I just dislike strings.

So there isn't anything in it that would make me say it's good or great. More a case of that this is "what's on the table", and if it ticks your boxes then you'll be working, if not the you wont. The choice is yours at the end of the day.

Any comments appreciated.