Without laborers, most companies would not exist. And without Labor Unions, we would not have Labor Day to recognize our hard work and contributions to American Companies. The core of Labor Day is the power that Unions have to improve working conditions, safety, and give a real voice to workers.
Labor Day originated in the late 1800s when New York Labor Unions organized a parade to honor workers. It became a federal holiday in 1894 when President Cleveland signed it into law. Working conditions were harsh, and workers had little to no regulations protecting them. In 1882, tens of thousands of Union workers marched to stand up to unsafe practices, leading to improved work rules and safety regulations.
Today, Labor Unions still play a pertinent role in multiple industries, including our own in aviation. Let us celebrate this Labor Day with a renewed sense of the value of our work and the contributions each of us makes to the essential profession we call our own.
This Labor Day, we are recognized and highlighted for our hard work and for being the driving force behind airlines' success. With our solidarity and Union power, we can ensure that those words become real action and that we receive our industry-leading contract we have earned.
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” — Colin Powell