TWO 7-DAY, ONE 6-DAY WORK BID

The CHAPPS system relies on the Two 7-Day, One 6-Day Work Bid structure to ensure that all shifts are covered, and employees have a fair distribution of work hours. Here is how it works:

Part 1

Two 7-day bids and one 6-day bid are created by the supervisor to cover the required 160 hours of work per week for four employees.

Part 2

The 7-day bids consist of 56 hours each (8 hours per day), and the 6-day bid consists of 48 hours (8 hours per day).

Part 3

Four employees need to choose from these bids at the beginning of the year, with the selections typically based on seniority.

Part 4

The 7-day bids include two Sundays, making it an 8-day schedule 11 times per year to account for holidays.

Part 5

On Sundays, two employees work, and one employee is off. The 6-day bid does not include a Sunday shift.

Part 6

Four full-time employees per 8-hour tour are required to maintain the Four-in-a-Box pay system, which incorporates the 6th and 7th non-scheduled day system.

Here's how the bidding process works:

1. The available schedules for the upcoming period (e.g., a month or a quarter) are created and presented to the employees.

2. Employees review the available schedules and rank their preferences in order of priority.

3. The bids are collected and organized by management or HR.

4. Bids are awarded based on seniority, with the most senior employee receiving their highest available preference first. This process continues down the seniority list until all employees have been assigned a schedule.

5. If two or more employees have the same seniority and bid on the same schedule, a tiebreaker (e.g., a random draw or performance metrics) may be used to determine the winner.

This bidding process ensures that employees have some control over their schedules, while also giving priority to those with more experience and longevity within the company. It is important to regularly review and update the bidding system to ensure fairness and maintain employee satisfaction.

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TWO 7-DAY, ONE 6-DAY WORK BID

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