I moved back to an area close where I grew up, it is a very 'right' area. I knew this and I am often an outsider in my thoughts, what I learned today was that all of my peers have 'off' on election day to vote. I am stuck working almost the entire day.<p>does anyone know of a way to begin pushing for having off on election day in order to make voting easier?
Depending on your state, you have a right to take the time to go vote:<p><a href="https://aflcio.org/2016/11/5/know-your-rights-state-laws-employee-time-vote" rel="nofollow">https://aflcio.org/2016/11/5/know-your-rights-state-laws-emp...</a>
Plan ahead next year by taking the day off or get approval for coming in late, taking a long lunch or leaving early.<p>I think most polls open early and stay open late for people who have to work that day. I find early has shorter lines and have always been able to vote outside my typical work hours.
In the US, there are many state laws regulating the ability of employers to schedule employee work hours. Whether or not they are applicable in your case will depend on your location.<p><a href="http://www.vote411.org/taxonomy/term/75#.WgIfM3BMF6I" rel="nofollow">http://www.vote411.org/taxonomy/term/75#.WgIfM3BMF6I</a>