My 2.nd non-working day. I think it's really disrespectful from the OP not to give us any explanation or anything like that. He's one of those that doesn't care about his workers.
You are right, he should discuss with his workers that what was the reason that he has to decrease rate. I am sure his all workers are so sincere and they will give him useful advice to compensate his loss if he is at loss. By negotiation and discussion we can find the solution of every problem but he does not respond that is the problem...!