Fred;
First of all, it isn't a "shop" floor. It is a control room. Now that said, we ALL work for MONEY. It's how we pay for things that our families need. I for one have worked for less than I make now and did it gladly. I loved the job, and I still do. However, if my union can get me more money that too is a wonderful thing. I am NOT going to pass up more if available. Do I feel that we are worth what we make? Yup, sure do, because it is one of those jobs that we have proven not all can do, and it has also been proven that between the stress of the job and the work hours, it lessens one's life span.
regards
Scott