Why Some Folks Get their Hours

When you work for a retail giant, do you expect fairness and honesty? Do you expect some level of integrity? Would you be more inclined to expect that when the retail behemoth in question drills that integrity crap into every meeting that you have with them? I am guessing yes. I am also guessing that if you work for Sam Walton's old company, you are giggling your head off right now at the thought of honesty and integrity in your workplace. The reason that I ask is because of a touchy subject in many stores called scheduled hours. Back in the day, before Mr. Sam was cold, full time meant 40 hours. Then one day every single associate was pulled into the back offices and it was explained that from that point on full time was going to be considered 34 hours. But this only applied to insurance and other benefits, the associates were assured. Walmart was actually doing them a favor it was explained. Some crazy fool had the temerity to ask "Does this mean our hours are going to be cut to 34?" Of course not, was the Walmart answer. We are only doing this to help you keep coverage for insurance and things. Fast forward a few years, and what is this I see? Why it looks like Walmart is cutting every hourly associate to 34-38 hours! Huh! That would seem to be exactly what they told the associates would not happen. Of course, when you look at the big picture, and take history into consideration, there was another retail giant that did something very similar to this, and I think they ended up filing for bankruptcy protection, didn't they? Of course, some people do manage to get their 40 hours a week. Sometimes they manage to get even more. The next time that you have to initial the hourly printout, peruse some of the names on your way to your own. You'll be amazed at the people who are not only getting their hours-they are getting a little overtime! That is crazy. If Walmart needs to cut hours-have they thought about cutting the same percentage from everyone? Ten percent would amount to four hours from the full time and 2.5 to 2.8 from the peak time help. Then everyone would be treated fairly, wouldn't they?Maybe Walmart should get a magic eight ball and try to figure out what is up ahead on this path that they are travelling. People need forty hours on their paycheck to cover all those silly little incidentals like food, and shelter. You shouldn't need a part time job to supplement your full time job. Unless of course you work for you know who. I'll save the want ads for you. You can thank me later.