Labor Day - 2011
September 5, 2011
Today is the federal holiday known as "Labor Day". This holiday began in New York state in 1882 and was meant to be a celebration and recognition of the contribution of trade unions to the economy of the United States. Parades and speeches were held and workers were given a holiday from work. Through the ensuing years the holiday has changed. It is now considered the unofficial end of summer and the return to school by students and teachers.
2011 has been the year that joblessness became a major theme for politicians and for the unions themselves. How to create more jobs is the focus of this Labor Day.
We celebrate with fewer parades and with the speeches coming later in the week. Labor Day 2011 appears as a more somber celebration.
Today is the federal holiday known as "Labor Day". This holiday began in New York state in 1882 and was meant to be a celebration and recognition of the contribution of trade unions to the economy of the United States. Parades and speeches were held and workers were given a holiday from work. Through the ensuing years the holiday has changed. It is now considered the unofficial end of summer and the return to school by students and teachers.
2011 has been the year that joblessness became a major theme for politicians and for the unions themselves. How to create more jobs is the focus of this Labor Day.
We celebrate with fewer parades and with the speeches coming later in the week. Labor Day 2011 appears as a more somber celebration.
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