Hey guys. Thanks for the replies. I got a phone call at 6 30 this morning... asking why I was not in at work. I told them " I was told I had today off, and to be to work tomorrow morning at 5 am" then I am told " oh no, your supposed to be here today at 5.." They have rearranged the schedule AGAIN, without asking if I can work it or not. Tough shit, they told me they had today covered, I am taking the day off, fuck that. I don't know about you guys, but when I see days off on the schedule, I try to plan things around those days. Errands, trips, appointments etc. I have tried telling them this, I have PLANS, I have made these plans according to my days off. I can not drop appointments at the drop of a hat, because the assitant has decided that her finger hurts too much to do paperwork. The Holiday inn is hiring drivers. I am gonna see if I can't get in there, even as a prep cook. Oh, and Tyger, I did ask about the retainer ring. I was told no, none at all. I have to give it up, period. uh, wrong answer. I am checking into the whole 2 week off thing now. It looks as though it may be illegal, especially since I am union. Don't you think they would love to get wind of this?! That is my next step up. The GN won't do anything, except side with them. So, since none of the managmen team will listen and see my POV of the situation. I am gonna go to the union. See how THEY like the idea of one of their people having to work 2 weeks solid.