LM:
I have not been involved with a union in in a really long time, so if you are insinuating that I am not knowledgeable when it comes to unions, you're right. As I think about my union experience (Teamsters), not sure that I benefited much from being a member. However, I know people that are longshore mechanics, and that's a different matter. I think each union is different and should be judged on its own merit- apparently you give your union a very low score. I am impressed with the hourly wage, but with the info I have so far on the schedule, I think to say it's bizarre is putting it charitably.
SloGlo:
From what I see in the posts of Paulers and HydroDave, I get the impression the California "OT over six days" as well as the "OT over fourty hours" rules have been waived.