By Matt Murray: This Labor Day, Remember The Workers

[Omaha Steve]

http://nhlabornews.com/2012/09/this-labor-day-remember-the-workers/

By Matt Murray | September 3, 2012 |

For some, Labor Day is simply a date on the calendar marking the unofficial end of summer: a point where the seasons change, children are back in school, and the days start getting shorter.

For me, Labor Day is a time to commemorate the sacrifices and contributions of America’s workers. Our country’s history has been shaped by the men and women who work for a living. We are what makes America great, and Monday is our day.

This could not be more true after the roller coaster year we have had. In New Hampshire we successfully fought back against Right to Work for Less and the attacks on our collective bargaining rights. The Legislature tried to silence our voice and in turn made us stronger in our solidarity.

On Labor Day, we celebrate the great strides we have made over the last century. Today, every American has the right to a quality education, the right to organize or a join a union, and the chance to retire with security for a healthy future. For generations, these basic rights brought millions of families out of poverty into the middle class. These rights helped to fight back against segregation and nepotism – because it does not matter who does the work, all workers are entitled to the same wages.

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