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Now here's a pathetic tale of idiot management. Mandatory overtime (in the form of long days and 6-7 day work weeks). Having been a union member (back when I was a school teacher), I'm not a big fan of unions. On the other hand, this is exactly the sort of abuse that unions tend to stop. I tend to think of unions as a necessary evil - there's no need for one with a decent employer - but there are plenty of situations (like the linked one) that positively cry out for one. The tragedy is that unions tend to overstay their welcome and become as stupid as the bad management they were created to fight against...
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