Some 50 union members refused to leave the garage as of 6 a.m. after management threatened to dock a half day’s pay if they didn’t attend an “employee appreciation barbecue” next week. Sources in the union say the threat was the “straw that broke the camel’s back” amid budget cuts and worsening labour conditions.

That rouge one droid: ‘You’re being appreciated. Please, do not resist.’

Are they paying them for their attendance at said barbecue? Are the hours/time of day aligned with existing union contracts? If the answer to both of those is yes, then you go. And do absolutely nothing there.

I’m guessing the answer to those is no, which means the company can’t oblige them to be there. Further threatening to dock pay for non-attendance is 100% worth a walkoff.

Sounds like they’re choosing to work instead of attending. A bit of an odd situation.

It could be a situation where the same amount of work will still be required to be completed, just in 4 fewer hours after the barbecue

My biggest gripe about sprint planning around vacation days.

Yoshimi?

Fuck mandatory fun. I work, then i go home. End of story.

Sounds about right. The trash collectors around here work like they’re on piecework.

Complete garbage way to treat people - offer the appreciation bbq but no reduction in work.