Unions Protest Too Much Christmas Spirit
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From Times Wire Reports
Czech Republic trade unions demanded that stores stop playing Christmas carols incessantly or compensate sales clerks for emotional trauma.
Some stores play the same songs all day and employees say shifts have become unbearable.
Alexandr Leiner, a union leader, said unions have written to major chains and demanded extra pay or time off. They have received no response.
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