According to union officials, crew reductions, allegedly to reduce operating costs, meant that mariners on the Exxon Valdez had to work longer hours and perform extra duties.
Menurut petugas serikat pelaut, pengurangan awak, yang dimaksudkan untuk mengurangi biaya operasi, membuat para pelaut di Exxon Valdez harus bekerja lebih lama dan melakukan tugas ekstra.