| Excerpt: | Labor Day, established in the late nineteenth century, was born out of the union movement. It's a day to recognize the immense contributions and sacrifices of our workers. |
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| Published at: | 9:30 AM on Monday, September 4th, 2023 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Economic Security, Holidays, Policy Topics |
| Tags: | Collective Bargaining, Labor Day |
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