Spork
I think that it is not a matter of Solidarity, it much more a matter of UNITY.
Just look on your post reply, so many divergent opinions.
The world it full of fools that think they must bow to the employer.
Moreover, whenever they bow, they think that are doing something magnificent, contributing for the company’s success.
People must stop thinking on this way, and be more professional.
It is black and white; they have the ideas, connections and money, and need people to make them work.
There is no glory, or a glorifying need for someone to sacrifice himself for the company, what it is required is professionalism, and to respect the human body’s limits, that is all.
Because, in the end the reality is only one.
When the last day at work comes up, and the door closes on your back, you going to be quickly forgotten and people will carry on their lives, and the only thing you will have is that is if you have enough cash or pension to survive, that’s all.
Do not think that if you go back to the employer and knock the door and tell him, look I sacrificed my self for your company he will give you anything.
That is why duty time limitations on this kind of job are extremely important, because if you are tired or stressed and a mistake it is made, the cost is extremely high, not in money, but in lives!
And for sure there is a lot more to talk about this subject.
Mercurius