I can't say for certain obviously and you know your employer better than anyone but I reckon you are about to get shafted. Get to your HR dept. and demand to know what redundancy you are entitled to. Get it in writing and then make your decision. I work for a firm who have made 50 odd people redundant recently and the way the senior management work quite frankly has made me question my position at the firm. Yours will be no different. Look after number 1 mate!! Only rule you ever need stick to.

richc – Member

company I work for, doesn't acknowledge unions or their representatives (US company).

tough shite – If you are in a union and you have an absolute right to join one they have no option.

richc – Member

no, the 'additional time as required' bit apparently gets around that.

No it doesn't. You have to have a separate signed optout that is not a part of your contract.

Low frequency noise?
You want to try working all day with 27 5 and 6 yr olds!! 😉

TJ has it right. No signed opt-out no hours in excess of 48.