Article 7 – Employee Classification and Crossing Crafts

Crossing Crafts Provisions

What is Crossing Crafts?

Crossing crafts occurs when management assigns employees to perform work in a different craft from their own. Article 7.2 strictly limits when this can occur.

When Crossing Crafts is Permitted

Management may only assign cross-craft work in two specific circumstances:

  1. During particular temporary situations, such as:
    • Emergency (emergencies are unexpected and non-reoccurring events)
    • Management will often claim emergencies, these are almost never the case.

Prohibited Practices

Management cannot:

  • Regularly schedule cross-craft assignments
  • Use crossing crafts to avoid overtime
  • Cross crafts to reduce staffing
  • Make permanent cross-craft assignments
  • Cross crafts for convenience

Filing a Crossing Crafts Grievance

What to Document

  • Date and time of assignment
  • Work performed
  • Duration of assignment
  • Any witnesses

If you’re asked to perform work outside your craft, contact your steward immediately to ensure your rights are protected.