Jesus man, I was not trying to attack you as a person, nor am I trying to call you opposed to unions. In fact I acknowledge that your comment seemed strange, so perhaps I was just not understanding you.

My initial point stands though, there is nothing special about a 40 hour work week, it is an arbitrary standard created by historical process. And yes you do imply there is something special about 40 hours a week. Or else all these statements are the same:

The problem is working 10 hours a week doing something that isn't fulfilling that doesn't compensate you adequately and provides no safety net.

The problem is working 40 hours a week doing something that isn't fulfilling that doesn't compensate you adequately and provides no safety net.

The problem is working 80 hours a week doing something that isn't fulfilling that doesn't compensate you adequately and provides no safety net.

You reference that the French rebelled against a 32 hour work week, but the Netherlands averages a 29 hour work week

Also, screw this idea that I was just trying to win internet points, what internet points are you talking about? I've also been involved in union action, including one of the largest industrial action of the last 10 years.