I would say the normal rumour I hear is how BASSA reps always seem to get the 2 long range trips per month. Explain that one.
Rumour 2 - Most of the reps seem to be on similar 6 and 3 patterns and 2 of the preceding strike dates fell cannily on the beginning of those 3 days off for the majority of them.
Winstonsmith is saying what they think, not what they'll do.