Medieval Peasants Had More Vacation Time Than YOU

Are you surprised to know that medieval European peasants actually had more vacation time than modern American office workers? Yeah. About TWO WEEKS more.

This tidbit came to light when family rights advocate John De Graff (who is also the national coordinator of "Take Back Your Time Day",) started doing some historical research.

As the economy in the United States falters and fewer employers give raises, it might be a good time for some workers to negotiate more time off instead.

This article in The Canadian Press shares tips on how you might go about getting more vacation for yourself and your co-workers. Make it a project -- you just might fuel a revolution!