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Happy Labor Day folks! Did you know the labor day parade on September 5, 1882, was actually a strike, with 10,000 workers took unpaid leave, marched through the streets to demonstrate strength of the labor organization. However, the origin of Labor Day is debated, with Peter J. McGuire, co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, often credited for proposing the holiday to honor workers. But, some believe Matthew Maguire, a machinist and secretary of New York's Central Labor Union, played a key role in establishing the celebration in 1882. It wasn't until 1916, after 400,000 railroad workers threatened to strike, that the eight-hour workday became law. To prevent a nationwide railroad shutdown, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Adamson Act, establishing the eight-hour workday as the legal standard. With that being said, the labor day protest on the working conditions during the Industrial Revolution changed the labor laws that included child labor, giving health benefits and assistance to workers who are injured and retired. So, how are you celebrating this holiday? #laborday #labordayweekend #laborrights #didyouknow #mokkup #laborlaws #labordayhistory #funfacts #laborunion

US DOL Workers Memorial Day Events will be held April 22-25, 2024. "We must never forget the lives that are impacted by occupational incidents, illnesses, and diseases. In memory and honor of those we have lost or have been injured, we will come together not only to remember and recognize them this Workers Memorial Day, but to educate all of the importance of workplace safety to ultimately prevent future tragedies." Learn more: https://ow.ly/K6Km50R5UQK

US DOL Workers Memorial Day Events will be held April 22-25, 2024. "We must never forget the lives that are impacted by occupational incidents, illnesses, and diseases. In memory and honor of those we have lost or have been injured, we will come together not only to remember and recognize them this Workers Memorial Day, but to educate all of the importance of workplace safety to ultimately prevent future tragedies." Learn more: https://ow.ly/xKTx50R5UQM

US DOL Workers Memorial Day Events will be held April 22-25, 2024. "We must never forget the lives that are impacted by occupational incidents, illnesses, and diseases. In memory and honor of those we have lost or have been injured, we will come together not only to remember and recognize them this Workers Memorial Day, but to educate all of the importance of workplace safety to ultimately prevent future tragedies." Learn more: https://ow.ly/FA1350R5UKf

Delivering holiday cheer comes with unique challenges. Our hardworking seasonal employees and delivery drivers face increased risks during this busy season. Protect yourself by understanding your workers' compensation rights. To learn more about your workers' compensation rights during this holiday season check out our most recent blog: https://lnkd.in/enaQAVqE #poirierlawfirm #workerscomp #workerscompensationattorney #workinjury #deliverydrivers #seasonalworkers

If you drive past Unions Tasmania’s office, you might notice a little sign we put up yesterday. Unions globally just marked International Workers’ Memorial Day on the 28th of April. We remember those who died because of their work, and we renew our commitment to safer workplaces. In Tasmania, in the decade between 2013 and 2022, there were 85 work related fatalities. Thousands more suffered a workplace injury. Too many workers aren’t safe on the job. Yet here we are in Tasmania, the only jurisdiction in the country without industrial manslaughter or a commitment to legislate for it. We don’t do enough to deter dodgy operators from doing the wrong thing and when they are prosecuted, the penalties are often woefully inadequate. It’s not good enough. It’s time for the Rockliff Government to put worker safety first and make industrial manslaughter law in Tasmania.

Happy May Day! Today, we honor and celebrate the hardworking people who make our economy thrive. Let's remember that every worker deserves a safe and healthy workplace 💪  #stephenslaw #justice #compensation #fightforwhatsright #differencemaker #stephenslawcares #communityservice #westtexas #fortworth #northtexas #backinjury #braintrauma #caraccident #carwreck #accident #caraccident #lawyer  #workersrights

US DOL Workers Memorial Day Events will be held April 22-25, 2024. "We must never forget the lives that are impacted by occupational incidents, illnesses, and diseases. In memory and honor of those we have lost or have been injured, we will come together not only to remember and recognize them this Workers Memorial Day, but to educate all of the importance of workplace safety to ultimately prevent future tragedies." Learn more: https://ow.ly/olsY50R5UKi

Today is May 1st, International Labor Day. The city seems unusually quiet, lacking its typical commuter bustle. I gaze out the window at my neighborhood, the streets almost deserted except for the occasional car or bike passing by. This day is meant to honor workers worldwide, recognizing their contributions and sacrifices. Yet, as I stand here, a wave of discomfort washes over me. Here I am, enjoying a rare day off from my corporate job, while the very people this day is meant to honor continue to work. Down the street, a housekeeper steps out to water the plants. In the distance, a group of municipal workers in orange vests empties trash bins. The sound of lawnmowers echoes from nearby yards, where gardeners carefully tend to lawns and hedges. The clatter of dishes from my kitchen reminds me of my housekeeper preparing meals, ensuring everything runs smoothly while I relax. The irony is palpable. Today, on a day dedicated to honoring laborers, many continue to toil away, unseen and unacknowledged, while corporate employees like myself lounge in our homes, enjoying freedoms secured through years of workers' struggles. I feel a pang of guilt. How can we celebrate this day, speaking of solidarity and progress, while so many of the workers we claim to support continue their daily grind? The reality of this disparity weighs heavily on me, reminding me how far we still have to go to achieve true equality and fairness for all workers.

Do you know the history of Labor Day? It was first celebrated in 1882 in New York City. Ten thousand American union workers marched to protest unfair working conditions, low wages, and child labor. At the first Labor Day, people delivered speeches and celebrated with food, fireworks, and festivities to raise awareness of their mission. Awareness spread to other states, who took up the tradition. President Grover Cleveland established it as a national holiday for federal workers in 1894, opting to memorialize the first Monday in September for this purpose rather than the suggested May 1st date. We've come a long way since the 19th century, with anti-discrimination laws, wage and hour laws, regulations on child labor and the use of hazardous chemicals, occupational safety and health laws, and more policies that protect the rights of workers. This Labor Day, let's remember these critical conversations that led to change in the American workplace! Source: Los Angeles Public Library #LaborDay #employment #HR #humanresources #holiday #sipleythebest #employee #working #work #jobs #jobhunting