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Bridget's avatar

My observant Jewish colleagues use some of their vacation days for high holy days. Not everyone reading has the option to do this, I'm sure, but I was eventually struck by their example (worship requires leisure) and resolved to do the same in instances of holy days of obligation when I reasonably can.

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Katie FWSB's avatar

Yep, I scheduled All Saints Day off because helloooooo, three-day weekend!

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Kurt's avatar

My union contract, in addition to vacation and sick leave, also has three days off per year with pay for religious obligations.

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Nathaniel L's avatar

That's wonderful! I've never heard of such a provision, what a blessing for you!

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Kurt's avatar

As the saying goes -- "Live Better, Work Union"

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Todd Voss's avatar

I believe Kurt works and lives in Germany if I recall?

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