5.5 Seven Day Establishment Labour unions raised concerns about the impact the implementation of the seven day establishment (7DE), a 45-hour work week aligned to the Resolution 2 of 2009, had on officials. Given the DCS' staff shortage the 7DE places officials' lives at risk as those on duty often have to guard large numbers of inmates. Furthermore the litigation resulting from the 7DE has caused much suspicion and strained communication between the employer and the unions.