According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Labor Day is defined as: "Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor
movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of
American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the
contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and
well-being of our country."
Sadly, unions have fell out of favor in recent years. Corporate greed has sent most of the factory/manufacturing jobs overseas. This has resulted in a dwindling middle class. As we celebrate Labor Day, let's remember the sacrifices the labor movement has made over the years to give many of us a higher wage, paid vacation, retirement and health benefits.
Labor Day is more than the traditional end of summer. It is a memorial to those who fought for workers rights over the years. Like unions/hate unions, all of us have benefited in some way from them.
Here are a few songs for the working man on this Labor Day weekend.
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