Posted on Sep 5, 2022
This Labor Day, here are some lessons from 3 pivotal moments in workers' history
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Labor Day became an official federal holiday in 1894, thanks to President Grover Cleveland. At its core, the day is meant to celebrate the common worker.
But hear Labor Day and what comes to mind? Grilled hot dogs, the end of summer? Maybe back-to-school sales?
"Labor Day should be a moment when we all reflect the critical contributions of working people to the political, economic and cultural development of this country," said Claudrena Harold, a history professor at the University of Virginia.
Labor Day became an official federal holiday in 1894, thanks to President Grover Cleveland. At its core, the day is meant to celebrate the common worker.
But hear Labor Day and what comes to mind? Grilled hot dogs, the end of summer? Maybe back-to-school sales?
"Labor Day should be a moment when we all reflect the critical contributions of working people to the political, economic and cultural development of this country," said Claudrena Harold, a history professor at the University of Virginia.
This Labor Day, here are some lessons from 3 pivotal moments in workers' history
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"Well into the 1970s, employers seemed to largely respect the NLRA, said Ileen DeVault, a labor history professor at Cornell University.
"At the time, it was pretty unheard of to fire strikers and bring on strikebreakers instead," she said.
That is until the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Association (PATCO) strike of 1981."
As a young man I liked Reagan. I certainly liked serving under him. Unfortunately as time passes, so many of our current problems can be linked to his policies. We had a pretty good balance between workers and management, a strong middle class, reasonable but not overly restrictive regulation. He kicked it all over and led us to our current, troubled, state.
"At the time, it was pretty unheard of to fire strikers and bring on strikebreakers instead," she said.
That is until the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Association (PATCO) strike of 1981."
As a young man I liked Reagan. I certainly liked serving under him. Unfortunately as time passes, so many of our current problems can be linked to his policies. We had a pretty good balance between workers and management, a strong middle class, reasonable but not overly restrictive regulation. He kicked it all over and led us to our current, troubled, state.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good morning Brother William, solid read/share good buddy. Have a blessed day.
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