From AOL: In yet another sign of worker frustration over a shortened Thanksgiving holiday, an employee at a Best Buy in Tampa has launched a petition against his employer's decision to open earlier for the Black Friday shopping spree this year, claiming the midnight opening time will eat into workers' holiday time with their families.
The petition on Change.org, attributed to 8-year Best Buy veteran Rick Melaragni, comes on the heels of a similar, high-profile petition launched last week by a Target employee in Nebraska. The latter petition has racked up more than 150,000 signatures.
Melaragni, who works as a Geek Squad technician, told HuffPost that he and his Best Buy co-workers were "blindsided" by the company's decision to open doors earlier this year for the crush.
"Of course, everyone was upset," said Melaragni, a 25-year-old Boston native. "We thought we had higher standards than other retailers. And customers are telling us the exact same thing. If they want a good deal, they're missing out on Thanksgiving, too," since they'll have to get on line on Thanksgiving Day to beat the crowds.
The petition, which has around 8,000 signatures as of this posting, reads in part: "A full holiday with family is not just for the elite of this nation -- all Americans should be able to break bread with loved ones and get a good night's rest on Thanksgiving!"
http://www.aol.com/2011/11/17/thanksgiving-best-buy-early-opening_n_1101316.html?1321627785?test=latestnews
I have little sympathy for the workers who are complaining about going to work early. I have worked more than my share of holidays including Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years 4th of July etc. Even after I began teaching, I would still worked 2 jobs and I often worked the holidays. It's part of the job that you work the hours assigned.
So, if you don't want to work those hours assigned to you, quit. I am sure, especially in this economy, Best Buy, Target and other employers will be able find someone to take your place, even if you are a geek.
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