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Posts Tagged ‘Labor Day’

  • Labor Day Fact: Unions Unpopular

    Posted September 7th, 2009 at 9:05am in Enterprise and Free Markets 5

    While Americans now celebrate the end of summer over Labor Day weekend, Labor Day originally began in the 1890s as a celebration of “the strength and esprit de corps” of labor unions. In their early days unions fought primarily to improve working conditions and protect workers rights. Large majorities of Americans have long approved of [...] More

  • With Cap and Trade, It Will be Laborless Day

    Posted September 4th, 2009 at 12:23pm in Energy and Environment 4

    Traditionally, Labor Day symbolizes the end of summer but historically, Labor Day was a “creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.” A day of rest. A paid holiday. Well, if Congress passes cap and trade legislation, many Americans will be forced to take unpaid days [...] More