Close Red Lobster on Christmas Day for employees
The Issue
Last Christmas, as the world paused to celebrate with loved ones, the employees of Red Lobster were still at work, a day many consider sacred and above all, a time for family. This led to countless team members missing out on priceless moments and traditions with their families, moments that are meant to be cherished. It was heartbreaking to see lives torn between professional obligations and personal joys.
The holiday season is a time for reflection, togetherness, and celebration of family values. It allows individuals to recharge and connect with the people they love. Restaurants like Red Lobster should recognize the importance of the Christmas holiday for its employees, considering them valuable enough to deserve this important day off without exception.
Many companies across various industries, ranging from small businesses to large corporations like Costco and Apple, honor Christmas Day by closing their doors, thus recognizing the profound cultural and emotional significance of the day for their employees. Red Lobster stands to enhance its reputation and employee satisfaction by following the same path.
Employees, after all, form the backbone of every company. Providing them with a day of rest on Christmas strengthens their morale, loyalty, and productivity in the long run. It's not only a gesture of goodwill but an investment in the well-being of those who bring Red Lobster to life, day in and day out.
Therefore, we urge Red Lobster's management to review their holiday policies, reflecting a commitment to their teams by closing on Christmas Day. The company has the opportunity to set a positive precedent in the restaurant industry, showing that it genuinely cares for the people who keep the business thriving.
Let’s come together to ask Red Lobster to consider the voices of their dedicated workers and acknowledge their need for family time during the holiday season. Your signature can help ensure that next Christmas, Red Lobster's employees can finally embrace the spirit of the holiday in the way it was intended – with their loved ones, at home.
Sign this petition to help us make a difference and give Red Lobster employees the Christmas they deserve.
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The Issue
Last Christmas, as the world paused to celebrate with loved ones, the employees of Red Lobster were still at work, a day many consider sacred and above all, a time for family. This led to countless team members missing out on priceless moments and traditions with their families, moments that are meant to be cherished. It was heartbreaking to see lives torn between professional obligations and personal joys.
The holiday season is a time for reflection, togetherness, and celebration of family values. It allows individuals to recharge and connect with the people they love. Restaurants like Red Lobster should recognize the importance of the Christmas holiday for its employees, considering them valuable enough to deserve this important day off without exception.
Many companies across various industries, ranging from small businesses to large corporations like Costco and Apple, honor Christmas Day by closing their doors, thus recognizing the profound cultural and emotional significance of the day for their employees. Red Lobster stands to enhance its reputation and employee satisfaction by following the same path.
Employees, after all, form the backbone of every company. Providing them with a day of rest on Christmas strengthens their morale, loyalty, and productivity in the long run. It's not only a gesture of goodwill but an investment in the well-being of those who bring Red Lobster to life, day in and day out.
Therefore, we urge Red Lobster's management to review their holiday policies, reflecting a commitment to their teams by closing on Christmas Day. The company has the opportunity to set a positive precedent in the restaurant industry, showing that it genuinely cares for the people who keep the business thriving.
Let’s come together to ask Red Lobster to consider the voices of their dedicated workers and acknowledge their need for family time during the holiday season. Your signature can help ensure that next Christmas, Red Lobster's employees can finally embrace the spirit of the holiday in the way it was intended – with their loved ones, at home.
Sign this petition to help us make a difference and give Red Lobster employees the Christmas they deserve.
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Petition created on October 12, 2026