Who is Sid, Jimmy, Willie from Stop-time and what is their importance? Stop-time English & Literature "Sid

These are the author's co-workers at the Electro Research Plant. Strong willed boss Willie, disciplined ex-con Jimmy and brawny salesman Sid at first indulge the author's playfulness and lack of apparent work ethic, but after a while they draw the line and, by both firing him and not backing down on their decision, teach him the value of both work and respect.