So, there was an about-face in Seattle. This decision was made by the workers themselves, not handed down from some union bureaucracy. And the IWW s union bureaucrats, like myself, support them in their choice. 54-hour weeks are the norm. Workers are scheduled for 54 hour weeks, whether or not that amount of time is truly needed to accomplish the goals they are working on.
People don t work efficiently when they work so many hours.
Not to mention there s no scheduled lunch breaks, and workers only get one day off a week. And when workers come to us, we offer our support. The IWW s foundation is not in support that comes down from above, but rather the solidarity offered from member to member. The IWW s membership is rightfully angered by the reaction management has displayed towards the unionization of the workers and offered their help and support. It doesn t take much to make a loud noise about a situation when the membership is mobilized and empowered.