Workload Management Communication Facilitator.

THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT.  This form is brought to you courtesy of the
2001-2002 USA Executive Committee; we hope it is helpful.  It is intended
to assist staff in communicating with supervisors about their
workloads.  You are encouraged to give your supervisor a copy of this form
in advance of any meeting with him/her.  You may wish to include the
appropriate steward or representative in any meetings with a supervisor,
but consider giving the supervisor a chance to work things out with just
you first.  THIS FORM WAS CREATED IN THE BELIEF THAT SUPERVISORS AT UMM
are willing to help their staff have manageable, fulfilling workloads if
they are given the information necessary to do so.  If you are unable to
resolve workload difficulties by communicating with your supervisor,
contact the appropriate steward, representative, or the Labor Management
Committee.  Contact Rebecca Webb if you'd like assistance in preparing
this form.

1.  Was there a specific event that caused your workload to become
problematic? (hiring freeze, new project/s, additional personnel to
support, accumulation of on-going workload, other).  If YES, please
describe.





2.  What are the problematic parts of your workload?  (Be as specific as
possible concerning specific tasks and the number of hours necessary to
complete them).







3.  What are your ideas for reducing your workload to manageable level
(might include doing tasks less frequently, altering the way they are
performed, omitting them for a specific limited time period, or omitting
them permanently.).  REMEMBER THAT IT MAY BE A VIOLATION OF UNION
CONTRACTS TO USE STUDENT LABOR FOR CERTAIN TASKS.  You may wish to leave
one blank in case you and your supervisor want to develop an alternative
idea together.

A.




B.



C.