– The Labor Day Holiday was created by labor unions as a day to recognize the achievements of working people and the value of work. Workers built this nation and are the foundation of our country’s strength and growth. The Labor Day Holiday is Our Holiday, We’ve Earned It!

On our holiday we will join together and renew our firm commitment in raising the wages and the living standards for all workers by supporting those workers who are fighting for a living wage and a union all across our nation. We stand together in support of decent wages and retirement security for all workers by restoring the bargaining strength for working men and women. This is how we will expand economic recovery, growth, and rebuild our middle class.

We also recognize the millions of workers who do not get this holiday off and the millions of immigrants who work in the shadows, brought here by their desire to contribute to our community. Our Labor Day Holiday is for all who labor and sacrifice to achieve the American Dream.

This land is our land too. It is not just for billionaires who are trying to buy our democracy, repress our living standards and our voice in state after state. On this Labor Day Holiday we proudly fight for our living standards and our rights to push for legislation and policies that raise wages and create good jobs for all workers.

Across Pennsylvania thousands of union members and their families will be celebrating Labor Day by joining their co-workers and friends to march in parades, enjoy picnics, and hold ceremonies to show that they are proud to be union members. Join us as we carry on this great American tradition which began over 100 years ago.

And remember to always buy union, buy Pennsylvania, buy American made products and services. It’s the most direct way we can save and create good jobs here in Pennsylvania and in the United States.

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