02-14-2014, 06:26 AM
I might suggest that you speak with your supervisor about the change in your hours. Perhaps he or she might have the answer you're looking for, and the reason is not the recent hire, or the retired co-worker I'm not saying it's you, but you cannot blame a new hire, or a co-worker for a change in your shift. The ultimate decision in work hors goes to the supervisor who makes up the schedule. There might be a good conversation behind his or her decision, and you bringing it up just might provide that opportunity to start it. Show that you're open to development and growth, and ask what you can or might do differently to have your hours increased to meet your needs.
So sorry, did not see the post that it was a state/union job until after I posted. Lots of people adding to this thread. Guess I can only say that you truly don't know the other's financial situation, and per the contract ( don't get me wrong, a former AT&T union worker here ) they have every right to do that. As someone said, just keep showing up and increasing your time-in-title, or seniority.
So sorry, did not see the post that it was a state/union job until after I posted. Lots of people adding to this thread. Guess I can only say that you truly don't know the other's financial situation, and per the contract ( don't get me wrong, a former AT&T union worker here ) they have every right to do that. As someone said, just keep showing up and increasing your time-in-title, or seniority.