“A day of the people.”
That’s how the press described the first Labor Day celebration in New York City in 1882. The day was organized by unions to celebrate the American worker and bring to light the harsh conditions workers toiled under at the time, which included 12-hour workdays, unsafe conditions and low wages.
In the 135 years since, union members have continued to call for better wages, safer work and dignity on the job at every workplace. And while we’ve made a lot of progress through the years, the value of a hard day’s work is again under attack today.Basic […]
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