About our Labor System
Labor is our way of contributing to the community. Part of living in a cooperative community is that we all give back to and maintain the community by completing the labor that needs to be done. Participating in cooperative labor is one of the benefits of living here. Labor will be shared equally and equitably based on the needs of the community and the abilities of the individuals at that time. We start from the assumption that everyone is trying their best to give back to the house with their lab Labor Fine Policy The last day of any month is a fine deadline after which all no-shows from the previous calendar month will be zeroed into fines (House vote, 04-12-2020) The Machine The guideline used by the Labor Czar to determine how no-shows are penalized (Voted on 4/30/06). The no-show lump is converted into 1, 2 or 3 make up lumps. If make up lumps are not done in time, they are converted into fines at a fixed rate ($10 per lump) (Voted on 8/20/2023)
All judgment calls are up to the discretion of the Labor Czar. Appeals on any no-shows can be made to the membership meeting ONE LUMP:
Late
Unfinished
Half-assed SINGLE TIME:
Good excuse for missing labor & sent out email or advance notice
Good excuse for missing labor & good excuse for not giving advance notice DOUBLE TIME:
Good excuse for missing labor but didn’t send out email or give advance notice
Bad excuse for missing labor & sent out email or advance notice
Sent out notice less than 24 hours before labor starts TRIPLETIME
Bad excuse for missing labor & didn’t give any notice DEFINITIONS:
Advance notice: 24+ hours in advance by email, Slack, or note in conspicuous place
Good excuse for missing labor: Work, family, out of town, emergency etc.
Bad excuse for missing labor: Party, forgot, hungover, etc.
Good excuse for not giving advance notice: Emergency, no access to phone or computer, got your new work schedule less than 24 hrs. Before labor, etc. The Contract : Members are contractually obligated to do weekly labor and Labor Holiday (“additional labor”) by Section 28 of the Contract “28. HOUSE LABOR. Resident agrees to do an assigned share of the regular duties necessary for the proper operation of the house. Such duties are not to exceed 6 (six) hours per week. Additional labor may be assigned by the house. Resident agrees to pay up to $20 for each hour of assigned labor not completed during the contract period. House Rules : Section 4.4.8 of the House Rules states that “Non-performance of labor” is grounds for eviction. From Section 4.6 of the House Rules: “4.6 Criteria for eviction due to non-performance of labor
4.6.1. Three no shows in 3 months shall cause the member to be liable for eviction.
4.6.2. If labor is assigned to a member as punishment for a previous no-show, and that labor is not completed before the next infraction, that member will be liable for eviction” Section 4.7.5 states that “A simple majority vote is required to evict someone from the house” Section 4.7.6 states that “A person who is evicted through the house process has the right to appeal to the board. The board will hear the appeal and decide whether to call a grievance committee or deal with the issue at that time. The Decision of the board (or committee) is final”