Did you know that Labor Day was started by Labor Unions?
Unions fought hard to make salaries and working conditions better all the way around. They were instrumental in setting and raising minimum wages, establishing the 40-hour work week, creating better working conditions and enhancing occupational safety. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “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.”
And you thought it was just a day to relax by the river one more time,…