On Monday, September 5th, we will all enjoy having the day off from work, school, and other obligations as our nation observes the Labor Day holiday. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Labor Day holiday “is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.” And this year, taking a moment to reflect on the value of work and how it contributes to our country’s over all welfare as a nation is, in my opinion, warranted now more than ever.
As a writer, I am not going to engage in a political discussion on the state of labor in our nation. Our nation is at a point in time where we are divided politically on virtually every issue, and the topic of work is perhaps one of the more sensitive issues of our day. So, I will suffice it to say that the Labor Day holiday is more than just an opportunity to be at home or to spend time with family and friends. It is a brief respite in our daily routines where the opportunity is there to take a moment to reflect on the state of our workplaces and the economical contributions that employment brings to all of us.
Schools will be closed as well as other governmental offices on September 5. Banks and other businesses will be closed, and there is no mail delivery on this day.
On behalf of everyone at RNN, we wish you and your family a pleasant and restful Labor Day, and we thank you for your subscriptions and your loyal readership to our publications.
