It's a Holiday... Are you nuts?

I do not blame you for being annoyed at that, I would tell them an idea of where they could plant my tree! I worked in a place once that used to do that, bring us in for stupid things on our days off and not pay us I just used to say that I could not because of my son, as I was a single parent at the time so I used to get out of it. I think that is really bad of them, if they want you to come in and are telling you that you are required to attend then you should be paid, otherwise they cannot tell you that you have to go.

Hi dolce_vita! Oh that is kinda unfair! I think that they shouldn't require you guys to attend. I think that if it is an extra curricular activity of the company that would involve the employees, they should first consult the employees. After all, the employees are the ones who are going to sacrifice their holiday and not the executives of the companies. Take care always..God Bless!

it is very bad. i have also experinced like this many times. many times they acll us to work on sundays as well. i have worked 2 sundays respectively one after aniother. its very unfair

It is Labor Day and a holiday for us too. We are planning to have a cookout with my mom, sister and my step-dad that day. I hope it is nice weather. It is supposed to be. I didn't have any plans yet or I would not have changed them either. I don't blame you for not wanting to go to your work unpaid. that is rediculous since you already made plans anyway.

[i]Hi dolce, wow! that is very inconsiderate, people loves to enjoy the holiday for sure and they want to spend it with their loved ones and family! I am sure many will not also attend! LOL! When, I was working, that is always the issue of my previous company, it's the 2nd actually since the 3rd company where I was working was very considerate![/i]

Hi dolc_vita78, You go girl! i don't blame you, why should you go in on a holiday without pay, so why can't they do tree planting and all sorts the next day? well you enjoy your day off girl and happy holiday. Tamara

well, i won't be attending it as well if i were in your position... i will explain to my boss that i already had a plan for myself which i had organised couple of weeks ago... especially if it is unpaid... they can't force me to come... if i am free and i don't have anything to do on that day, then i don't mind to come... otherwise, they can forget it... i'm not changing my schedule for their sake as well... take care and have a nice day...

Well that is pretty rude. But it seems that many employers seem to think they trump family and personal life. I would explain to the employer that you have a prior commitment that can't be rescheduled on such short notice. You have a right to your time off and life. Good luck.

Hi dolce_vita78, September 1 also a public of my country, but it was a replacement holiday. Our independent days falls on August 31, due to it was Sunday, so we got replacement holiday on the following day. I have went back to my hometown on August 30 and stayed there for 3 days. So, i actually spent most of my times to accompany my family. Really sorry to know about your adhoc annoucement from your company. If i am the one who having the same issue, i will choose attend those more important activity like meeting. In my opinion, we are not suppose to report ourselves (unpaid) on a holiday, if company not paying us on that (either double paid or triple paid), at least they need to give us some allowance on meal or add one more annual leave to us.

Its also a holiday here.Its labor day.We just stayed home and relax.Oh, we went shopping a little bit because of the big sale from 50% to 70% off on all items.Isn't it wonderful?

I feel sorry for you, because ,I am in a habit of planning in advance...And I understand , how you are feeling... I have been in this situation , and I was upset...No matter paid or unpaid...but to change the schedule is painful...

I'm sorry to hear this. I think you should talk to your boss, tell him/her what your plan and why you cannot attend to the meeting. Explain to him/her until he/she understand it clearly. I just worry if you just not attend the meeting like that. I'm myself have a graduate ceremony on this Saturday, our weekend here, but I'm ready for it. It's different from your case as you have another plan on 1 September.

september is also a holiday for my family as it is my mom's birthday

wow, well maybe you can make time for both??? i hope you get it worked out, and really i guess they cant make you go. or fire you, as its unpaid, they aren't allowed to make you spend hours away from home, unpaid. at least i thought so...

Hi dolce_vita, You go girl! why should you get in on a holiday just because they want to plant a tree and do all sorts and you are not geeting paid for it, you just enjoy your day off and do what you want, go girl go for it. Tamara