Let's End Just-In-Time Scheduling! (From The Archives, 08-23-2022)

What is Just-In-Time Scheduling?

CIS uses a scheduling system called ‘Just-In-Time Scheduling.’ According to the Brookings Institute, “Just-in-time scheduling is used to match labor supply to consumer demand. Workers typically receive their schedules on short notice and may have their shifts changed or canceled at the last minute. Employers may put workers on call with no promise that there will be work available for them, or send workers home without pay if demand has slowed by the time they arrive for their shift. This frequently means that workers aren’t guaranteed a minimum number of hours per week.”

Does this sound familiar?

Before 2017, CIS used a more secure scheduling system where workers were paid for all hours we work. However, after the Just-In-Time system was implemented, the profits of the agency and Executive Director Susan Schonfeld increased dramatically (see graph) while the working conditions and pay for workers only got worse with the chaotic new schedules.

How many times have you had a shift canceled for something out of your control, and felt the stress of potentially losing an entire day of pay? C.I.S. Workers United is dedicated to addressing this scheduling system for the benefit of the employees and the people we serve. If you have ever suffered from an inconsistent schedule, too many or too few hours a week, or the worry of not knowing what your workweek is going to be like, JOIN US so we can make CIS a better organization for its employees and the participants we support.

Source: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/08/18/unpredictable-work-hours-and-volatile-incomes-are-long-term-risks-for-american-workers/

CIS Tax Returns (2019 Tax Returns for CIS are not available).