If units are not filled to the minimum complement and are ordered by the employer to stand by, how long are they paid for?

When units are not filled to the minimum complement and are ordered by the employer to stand by, the workers are typically compensated for one hour. This standard payment duration reflects the contractual agreement in the ILWU practices that acknowledges the workforce's commitment to be available even when they are not fully engaged in their duties due to insufficient staffing. The rationale behind this policy is to ensure that workers are not disadvantaged for circumstances that are often beyond their control, allowing them to receive compensation for their readiness to work during that time.

This provision helps maintain fairness in labor practices and provides an incentive for workers to be present and ready for duty, even in situations where full staffing cannot be achieved. Other options offering varying hours of pay do not align with the established practices in this context, as they either reflect a misunderstanding of the contractual stipulations or propose unrealistic compensation scenarios for standby situations.