nsr – I would imagine that the increase in wage is OT. Before anyone goes on about OT being a good thing, many times it is just not a choice or option. It is a requirement. Even when they say it’s voluntary, if you don’t do it, you’re not a team player. Yes, they get compensated. But many times I’m sure they would rather be w/their family or surfing or riding dirt bikes or whatever hobbies people have in their lives. And if there’s a fire, they would work however long and necessary and required until the fire is out and that often is many days on end. The OT is not a plus, even though they get compensated for it. And as CAR alluded, it is still cheaper to pay the overtime, than hire new people.
