I think some American makers did the same thing, just with a slightly different twist. I have understood that a number of workers in the factories were paid on a "piece work" basis, not a salary or hourly wage. Basically they would have been independent workers similar to the outworkers in England but were provided bench space in the factory. I welcome comments from many of you who are far more knowledgable in this than I.

John McCain is my war hero.