Happy Labor Day everybody!!! It's the last holiday of the summer which will bring closure to a summer wrought with protests, COVID-19, joblessness, uncertainly, uncontrolled fires, and a lot of times, fear. But in light of all that has happened over this year and throughout the summer, it’s finally time to celebrate a “day off from work, in order to celebrate work itself.”
And speaking of protests, did you know that Labor Day started that way? It is a landmark holiday that started the transformation to end child labor, unhealthy and unsafe working conditions for all employees, demanding fair pay/benefits and finally allowed workers to form unions if necessary?
Here is a link to a very informative, yet short video on what Labor Day is all about and how it was formed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqmPE2HtkyU
As my mother wrote several years ago in her blog on Labor Day, “Many will take a breathe today, enjoying the outdoors and/or some extra time in their homes. A chance to rest from their labors. Many others will continue performing duties, that although perceived as small and mundane at times will not only fill in the gap of a well deserved holiday for coworkers, but also keep irreplaceable programs going…and I join with others in celebrating the efforts of the working man/woman.”
I too, like my mother, celebrate all the hard working men and women out there. Thanks for all you do!
Happy Labor Day! Be safe and be well!
Lastly, just a quick and special mention to my mother who started this blog. Today is her birthday and I just wanted to say, “Happy Birthday in Heaven Mom. I love you!”
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