One thing worth considering is that it is well known that long shifts increase the odds of worker error. This is why we have strict laws against pilots or truc

One thing worth considering is that it is well known that long shifts increase the odds of worker error. This is why we have strict laws against pilots or truck drivers working past their effective hours. An accident at a chip factory isn't going to be front page news the way an airplane crash is, but it could very easy cost millions in repairs and lost productivity. When I see talk about 12 hour shifts I always wonder if the management isn't costing themselves more in the long run, even if they aren't allowed to admit it for macho culture reasons.