Workers were heavily regulated
Absenteeism or lateness was forbidden
Workers who took time off were likely to be fined, or to lose their job – and therefore their houses
From 1929 Factories operated 24/7 and workers took time off on a rota system
From 1932 workers had to have official permission to change jobs or move area. This probably suggests that some workers were getting restless about the unachievable targets and trying to leave their jobs.
Wages actually decreased between 1928-1937