14 Greedy Companies That Are Forcing Employees to Work on Thanksgiving [View all]

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http://www.alternet.org/labor/14-greedy-companies-are-forcing-employees-work-thanksgiving

"Employees will be forced to work the majority of the day and evening in preparation for the huge sale. We believe this is an unethical decision that does not consider the families of the men and women who work at these stores, so we're boycotting Black Thursday."

It’s not just Big Box stores keeping their doors open on the holiday. Many workers in the service industry, such as those working at grocery stores, airports, restaurants and movie theaters, are forced to work as well. Many of these workers don’t get paid holidays. The United States is the only developed nation in the world that doesn’t guarantee paid holidays.

The following stores will require their employees to work Thanksgiving Day:

Kmart
Walmart
Macy’s
Target
RadioShack
Starbucks
Kohl’s
JCPenney
Sears
Toys”R”Us
Best Buy
Staples
Sports Authority
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic Company
Whether it’s a marketing move or actual sanity, these stores are keeping their doors closed:

Costco
Barnes & Noble
Sam’s Club
BJs
Home Depot
Lowe’s
Nordstrom
TJ Maxx
Marshall’s
GameStop
Bed Bath & Beyond
Burlington Coat Factory
Crate and Barrel
Petco
Neiman Marcus
REI
Pier 1 Imports
Would you rather shop at a store that puts people first or its profits?