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If forced to do so, they most likely reaction would be to remove the salaried workers.

One company I worked openly stated that they hired young engineers because they were cheaper than hourly workers.

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hired young engineers because they were cheaper than hourly workers.

I believe that. I worked for one place where they hired 2 for the same job and then just let them fight it out. AND told them that's what they were doing.