Guide
Spekter
Shift plans – guide for union representatives in the Spekter area
At the hospitals in the Spekter area, rotation arrangements are common. As a union representative, you must be involved when the employer makes or changes these plans. This guide provides you with the tools you need to safeguard the health and rights of your members. You will learn what to look for, which agreements you can enter into, and when to contact NITO centrally.
Rotation in brief
- Everyone who works shifts must have a written plan at least 14 days in advance.
- The shift plan must be prepared in collaboration with you as a union representative (cf. Section 10-3 of the Working Environment Act), and the shift plan must be discussed.
- Exemptions from the main rules of the Working Environment Act require a written agreement.
- You have the right not to approve a shift that does not safeguard the health and safety of the members.
- Remember: Employee health is linked to patient safety.
- Remember: If you are unsure, you can contact the secretariat.
