Noon-Day Break 2

There is a construction project going on right next to my flat. Until last Thursday, all work stopped promptly at 12:30 p.m. and resumed at 3:00 p.m.; however, last Thursday the cement mixer arrived, blocked one lane of the street, and sat there turning with the meter ticking. Work continued through the break in order to get the cement poured as quickly as possible.

Other days, the project has scrupulously honoured the noon break; however, the new rule that the project must provide shade for all workers is only observed for about half the workers. The project provides a wooden shade, but about half the workers are forced to sleep in the narrow band of shade on the north of a nearby building, or in the underground car parks of the neighbouring buildings. Apparently, this project has only half heard about the new rules.