The Labor Day Holiday
Posted: Tuesday, September 02, 2008
by Kathy Case
Case Exchange Co., Inc.
Ah, Labor Day, the last days of summer. It's a wonderful day to cook outdoors and enjoy the day with your family and friends. No stress or other obligations, just a happy peaceful day doing what you enjoy. If this were only true for everybody it would be a great holiday.
The Labor Day holiday is supposed to honor ALL of the working people for their labors. But is it really a holiday? Are the workers honored? Thankfully, for some workers it is an honored holiday and the worker gets a paid day off from work. For many others, unfortunately, it is not. Their hard work goes unappreciated by their employers year after year. Many businesses conveniently forget who actually does the hard work for them keeping their business as well as keeping our government operating (USA). Like other holidays, the actual meaning of the holiday seems to get lost.
All employees like to know that they are appreciated. The good Lord knows that workers put a lot of hours and effort into their jobs and for doing so they deserve to feel good. Having this one-day of appreciation a year is asking very little, and it can go a long way when it comes to having a good morale in the workplace.
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Top-level comments on this article: (6 total)Yes the issue of Labor Day came about on the backs and blood of workers who fought for equality, fair wages and compensation and benefits. That has all but been erroded and yes by the conservatives, those who brag about family and Reagon. Busting Unions a major priority of Big Business and they ahve won. Unions today are a mere shell of what they were. Howevr, it is about time we here in this nation strat to understand that when it comes to money they are the high cost item. Good job.Hello Robert,I agree, unions are nothing compared to what they used to be. It is a shame that rights of the workers have declined so much over the years. Thank you for your reply.Sincerely,Kathy
Great article, and you are absolutely right. I have often worked for employers who just 'chose' not to recognize Labor Day as a holiday away from work. It is a sad state of affairs when this happens and demeans the Holiday altogether.SandraHi Sandra,I too have worked for several of these businesses, and it is sad indeed. Obviously I belief that the holiday should be observed, so I personally make sure that I never go out and buy anything, from any business on Labor Day. I continue to do this every year even though I know it doesn't make any difference.Truely,Kathy
Good article Kathy, I remember those days of working for someone just for a sale. I am grateful today that I don't have to do that today and I am given a day off with pay.Hello Michelle,It's great to here that you are one of the lucky and your employer shows its employees some respect. I sincerely hope that you had a holiday to remember.Kathy
hi kathy,your article is so true, and well written, unfortunately, the love of money overcomes "employee morale." when will heads of companies "get it" that the better they treat their employees, the better the employees will treat their job? thanks for sharing,best regards,sueHi Sue,You are welcome. Honestly, I don't think employers ever will get it.Thanks,Kathy
Very nice article Kathy! I liked the last paragraph of your article the most. You have concluded nicely...Read my articles too, especially the recent one where you will be asked to do something...Thanks and God Bless you...Hi Candles,Thanks for your complement. I have left a comment for your article too. I read as many as I time for. Sorry I missed it earlier.SincerelyKathyIt's ok...don't be sorry...So sweet of you that you commented...thanks again... bye...
Good job Kathy, sad but true. I am grateful I had the day off. But I have to say, I am guilty of enjoying my day off by going to the movies or out to dinner etc... which causes others to have to work. I need to re-think this. In fact, if all of us did, there would be no need for anyone to remain open. Thanks for making me think. God Bless you!You are welcome Teresa,Yes, if all the people of this country would stop spending money on labor day, it would definately make a difference.Bless your heart,Kathy
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