Its Labor Day Weekend!
Quoted from the U.S. Dept. of Labor:
The first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.
_______________________________ That's the definition.
All praises to another three day weekend! or can we make it four? Because those family get togethers on Labor Day require one day of rest following. I'm tellin ya. The beauty of this holiday is that everyone can enjoy it! its dedicated to those of us who make other people rich. so... while the fat cats we suck up to are lapping it up at the resort, we are rejoicing in the richness of family and friends. Combined with smoked meats, cold cold beers, and rowdy disagreements over the topics we shouldnt approach, such as politics, religion, and who is sleeping with whom. And best of all? Finding the group you really mesh with, that you can call names and they still love ya! even more sometimes.
So lets raise a glass
to the working classes,
May they always have cold beer,
and rose colored glasses,
May their children be smarter,
and more successful than most
May they have long healthy lives
full of love, thats my toast!
Here's to us good pholkes. We deserve these days off in our lives. Safe travels to all. Come back with pictures and stories.
I am off to the wine country for a wedding. Be well. Make memories.
The first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.
_______________________________ That's the definition.
All praises to another three day weekend! or can we make it four? Because those family get togethers on Labor Day require one day of rest following. I'm tellin ya. The beauty of this holiday is that everyone can enjoy it! its dedicated to those of us who make other people rich. so... while the fat cats we suck up to are lapping it up at the resort, we are rejoicing in the richness of family and friends. Combined with smoked meats, cold cold beers, and rowdy disagreements over the topics we shouldnt approach, such as politics, religion, and who is sleeping with whom. And best of all? Finding the group you really mesh with, that you can call names and they still love ya! even more sometimes.
So lets raise a glass
to the working classes,
May they always have cold beer,
and rose colored glasses,
May their children be smarter,
and more successful than most
May they have long healthy lives
full of love, thats my toast!
Here's to us good pholkes. We deserve these days off in our lives. Safe travels to all. Come back with pictures and stories.
I am off to the wine country for a wedding. Be well. Make memories.
Comments
Anyway, Just be extra careful as you travel to and fro..Everyone!
Take pics and enjoy the family..
Jas...