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Re: July 4th Boycott of Retail Stores

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From: John E. Bredehoft
Date: Thu, 04 Jul 1996 00:00
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In article <31DB5ED3.2580@hooked.net>, siberian  <leroyc@hooked.net> wrote:
>Many years ago the workers in the retail industry we no longer able to enjoy 
>July 4th with their families. Why? Because retail stores felt that they could 
>make more money if they were open. If we send them a message by not shopping 
>on July 4th maybe millions of people who work in the retail industry will 
>again be able to start celebrating the founding of this great country.
>
>Yes I work in retail(as a store manager). I am working on July 4th so some of 
>my employees can have a good holiday.
 
A *paid* holiday?
 
I would think that a number of store managers would agree with your sentiments,
if only to save on the payroll.
 
This morning I got an oil change, but didn't get a car wash because my favorite
car wash was closed. I doubt they offered vacation to their employees,
though...


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From: jbredeho@deltanet.com (John E. Bredehoft)
Subject: Re: July 4th Boycott of Retail Stores
Date: 1996/07/04
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