Gramsci nodded. He did think it was a little ironic that something that translated into the withdrawal, or rationing, of labour, required so much extra work. But then, labour legislation was a compromise between the demands of labour and the demands of management, and the hallmark of a good compromise was said to be that it left everyone unhappy.
"Imagine," the Cow continued, "if people actually unhanded their mice at the end of their contracted 37.5 hours each week, and left - and switched channels on the way home to something other than The Office? The System would start to feel the pain, rather than the individuals in it."
"Maybe," shrugged Gramsci. "But without the VC sending emails to inspire people to down tools, how many are likely to do that?"
The Cow sighed. Gramsci had a point. Perhaps the EDHR could write a weekly column on the benefits of offices on the mountain instead?
"Too tired!" Gramsci disagreed. "Speaking of which, the sun's already setting. What are youstill doing at work?"