We don&#x27;t need unions for that (and I certainly don&#x27;t want unions either).<p>I work as an R&amp;D manager&#x2F;software architect and I simply don&#x27;t work more than 40hrs per week.  It just takes some self discipline and efficiency.  My CEO doesn&#x27;t argue with me about it because I do my job and I do it well.<p>However, if your employer expects you to work more hours than you get paid for, find a different employer who actually respects your time.