I wish they would “Occupy Thanksgiving”, and target those stores that are opening on that day; it is a disgrace. Don’t believe for a second that employees have the option of using a vacation day for that; just more evidence of the erosion of Americans’ position in the workplace.
Christians, look to see this happening on Christmas & Easter if there are no repercussions for those businesses.
While I understand what you are saying, and I generally agree with what you are saying and why you are saying it, are you aware of how many other type jobs there are out there that do work holidays without the option of using vacation days?
And I’m not even talking about those considered “necessary” such as cops, firemen, nurses, doctors.........
Come Thanksgiving, don’t you look forward to a football game on TV or some nice music on the radio? OOPS, ran out of milk or butter. Someone is working at those TV and radio stations and convenience stores you just take for granted.
I do agree with the over commercialization and rushing of “Christmas” but what makes the store clerk any more worthy of the holiday off than any other employee of businesses you just take for granted.