Great points Dave. I was just looking at it from a benefits side, not salary. Just trying to think of a way to help those who don't.

I would like to pose a question more related to Steve's comments on vacation. I know I was the one who opened that can of worms on unions. 😉

How much of a salary decrease would you take for more vacation? Using Dave's number say you are making $40 an hour, for a 40 hour week thats $1,600. Would you take a decrease in your salary of $1,600 or more for another week of vacation?

I think I would. That amount, or equivalent to my salary isn't going to put me into any financial trouble. And I would enjoy my time away more than I would that money.