ticketsunlimited Posted March 13, 2020 #1 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Be thankful you still have a job in the midst of all of this because some of us have just lost months of work.Royal Caribbean International what are you going to do about it? Taking contracts off your crew with Zero notice and no pay for at least two months?I know the health crisis is out of your hand, but I’m speaking out for people who have families to support and mouths to feed.You’ve gotta do something for your workers with that little of notice, come on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GetToLivin Posted March 13, 2020 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Interesting, I was hoping they would follow suit and suspend for a couple months but yes, it's sad that these have repercussions for staff. However, it is necessary considering the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestover89 Posted March 13, 2020 #3 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I really don't want to come across as heartless, but that's the expected trade off for contract work. Contractors are often paid more than full time equivalent employees, but with less protections. It's the same in the IT world, I could make way more money switching over to a contractor role, but I don't want that uncertainty. My dad is a contractor in the construction industry, and this is the kind of thing he deals with regularly; pay is better when he has work but when work slows down he gets let go. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyn874 Posted March 13, 2020 #4 Share Posted March 13, 2020 What did the crew member post say? I'm not seeing it here and don't see it on FB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoniMommy Posted March 13, 2020 #5 Share Posted March 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, awestover89 said: I really don't want to come across as heartless, but that's the expected trade off for contract work. Contractors are often paid more than full time equivalent employees, but with less protections. It's the same in the IT world, I could make way more money switching over to a contractor role, but I don't want that uncertainty. My dad is a contractor in the construction industry, and this is the kind of thing he deals with regularly; pay is better when he has work but when work slows down he gets let go. Yes, but I doubt they make the same pay as an IT contractor. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommao729 Posted March 13, 2020 #6 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Well that just confirmed for me that there will be some kind of announcement that they will stop cruising for 60 days. Was supposed to cruise March 29th from San Juan. Haven’t cancelled yet but I guess they will being doing that for me. Also, read Puerto Rico has enacted the national guard at the airport as will scan for coronavirus. and they will be around the area to monitor the situation. And will not have any activity with more then 100 people. I will I’ll just wait for the announcement and reschedule when things calm down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticketsunlimited Posted March 13, 2020 Author #7 Share Posted March 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, Cyn874 said: What did the crew member post say? I'm not seeing it here and don't see it on FB My post is her quote. Sorry for the confusion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 13, 2020 #8 Share Posted March 13, 2020 19 minutes ago, ticketsunlimited said: Be thankful you still have a job in the midst of all of this because some of us have just lost months of work.Royal Caribbean International what are you going to do about it? Taking contracts off your crew with Zero notice and no pay for at least two months?I know the health crisis is out of your hand, but I’m speaking out for people who have families to support and mouths to feed.You’ve gotta do something for your workers with that little of notice, come on. Not sure what this means. Do you have their post? Are they being laid off? Is Royal canceling cruises? Need more info 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted March 13, 2020 #9 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, molly361 said: Not sure what this means. Do you have their post? Are they being laid off? Is Royal canceling cruises? Need more info What ship is it from. We know the Explorer is going to sit idle for a couple months perhaps it’s from there Edited March 13, 2020 by Ourusualbeach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyn874 Posted March 13, 2020 #10 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, ticketsunlimited said: My post is her quote. Sorry for the confusion Thanks, I thought your post was the response to the crew member post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted March 13, 2020 #11 Share Posted March 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, mommao729 said: Well that just confirmed for me that there will be some kind of announcement that they will stop cruising for 60 days. Was supposed to cruise March 29th from San Juan. Haven’t cancelled yet but I guess they will being doing that for me. I will I’ll just wait for the announcement and reschedule when things calm down. If they are planning that, then why did they institute the 70 plus doctor's note? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted March 13, 2020 #12 Share Posted March 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, MoniMommy said: Yes, but I doubt they make the same pay as an IT contractor. You can't compare pay without adjusting for the average pay for their home country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzie0075 Posted March 13, 2020 #13 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, mafig said: If they are planning that, then why did they institute the 70 plus doctor's note? Could have something to do with the President announcing a National Emergency at 3pm. Perhaps the government is closing the ports. Edited March 13, 2020 by ozzie0075 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted March 13, 2020 #14 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Looking at her Facebook profile it looks like she is part of entertainment staff. She was set to board a ship (didn’t say which one) on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish65 Posted March 13, 2020 #15 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I feel for the cruise worker, it is going to be hard for many of us....companies are not always going to be to help employees, it is up to the individual to be prepared. Put money aside instead of buying the latest phone, etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted March 13, 2020 #16 Share Posted March 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said: You can't compare pay without adjusting for the average pay for their home country. The person that posted that appears to be from the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 13, 2020 #17 Share Posted March 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, mafig said: If they are planning that, then why did they institute the 70 plus doctor's note? Princess instituted a cancellation policy and onboard credit for those still cruising yet they still shut down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 13, 2020 #18 Share Posted March 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Looking at her Facebook profile it looks like she is part of entertainment staff. She was set to board a ship (didn’t say which one) on Saturday I did not see her post on Facebook did anyone ask her for more info? I don't think loyal it is responding to posts on their Facebook page from what I've seen they're too busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted March 13, 2020 #19 Share Posted March 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, mafig said: If they are planning that, then why did they institute the 70 plus doctor's note? The 70+ was initiated from CLIA and all CLIA members follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted March 13, 2020 #20 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) I wouldn't consider entertainment staff as a crew member (at least as far as salary and compensation are concerned) Edited March 13, 2020 by not-enough-cruising 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted March 13, 2020 #21 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Just now, molly361 said: I did not see her post on Facebook did anyone ask her for more info? I don't think loyal it is responding to posts on their Facebook page from what I've seen they're too busy She did not respond to what ship, only said her contract was dilute to start Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted March 13, 2020 #22 Share Posted March 13, 2020 38 minutes ago, ticketsunlimited said: Be thankful you still have a job in the midst of all of this because some of us have just lost months of work.Royal Caribbean International what are you going to do about it? Taking contracts off your crew with Zero notice and no pay for at least two months?I know the health crisis is out of your hand, but I’m speaking out for people who have families to support and mouths to feed.You’ve gotta do something for your workers with that little of notice, come on. More info needed. Ship crew member? what position? what ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticketsunlimited Posted March 13, 2020 Author #23 Share Posted March 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, suzyluvs2cruise said: More info needed. Ship crew member? what position? what ship? I will try to ask on her FB post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2746 Posted March 13, 2020 #24 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Did they give everyone a notice or just some people? If everyone got notice (except a few essential employees) that would prove that the cruise line will shut down. However, if it was just some, maybe that just means a reduction in force since there are so few people cruising right now? Yes, I have a cruise planned in two weeks and am holding out hope. But I do feel horrible for cruise crew members. So many crew members that we have met are from poor countries and work six months at a time just to send money back to their kids and spouse. Not seeing your family for six months would be horrible on it's own, but now having to figure out what to do for two months is awful for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted March 13, 2020 #25 Share Posted March 13, 2020 32 minutes ago, suzyluvs2cruise said: More info needed. Ship crew member? what position? what ship? 23 minutes ago, ticketsunlimited said: I will try to ask on her FB post. 4 minutes ago, jp2746 said: Did they give everyone a notice or just some people? If everyone got notice (except a few essential employees) that would prove that the cruise line will shut down. However, if it was just some, maybe that just means a reduction in force since there are so few people cruising right now? Yes, I have a cruise planned in two weeks and am holding out hope. But I do feel horrible for cruise crew members. So many crew members that we have met are from poor countries and work six months at a time just to send money back to their kids and spouse. Not seeing your family for six months would be horrible on it's own, but now having to figure out what to do for two months is awful for them. See post 14, 16 and 21. Much of that information has been provided by looking at her Facebook profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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