Original Message

Forced workovers are a myth

That all depended on your local management. My program would not, repeat-would not force workover coverage. A sound manager is also a good leader, inspiring those overseen to more and better work, even if the extra day was straight daily rate compensation. Or maybe I was just a sucker...?

Some other programs did compel coverage, directly or indirectly. Whatever- the contract fixed that, overtime days became an inviting opportunity. I never, ever had to compel anybody to cover an open day and usually had volunteers from other baes.