Ukraine Joins the World Cup Work-Free Movement

May 31st, 2006 | by: WC Bob |

Following the Portuguese Parliament’s heroic lead yesterday, Ukraine’s Prime Minister has asked employers in his country to adjust the work schedule so that workers can watch the World Cup. “On June 14 at 4 p.m., we expect an epidemic of unexplained illness to appear in Ukraine,” Prime Minister Yury Yekhanurov said Wednesday. I imagine there might be quite a bit of people missing work on June 15 due to illness, *cough* vodka, if Ukraine in fact knocks off Spain.

World Cup Blog heartily salutes the Prime Minister for his bold and decisive leadership in this critically important matter. We don’t know where he stands on issues like world peace, poverty and global warming, but we don’t especially care today. He is a hero in our eyes.

We look forward to more countries heeding the call for a World Cup international holiday.

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sergio

I will continue to pass these stories onto my boss until he gets the hint and lets me stay home for a month.
Jon

If only President Bush would make a similiar statement. Not holding my breath…
Andriy

its funny, i think we posted that at the same time as me :O)
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