Every Labor Day, I wonder if the kids staring at parade floats really understand the roots of this holiday. With battles for worker equality still raging against women and minority groups, the War on American Labor is far from over. Furthermore, the progress earned by all is never more than a few bad politicians away from disaster. Securing the working futures of our children is dependent upon educating the next generation.
Labor Day is a fantastic opportunity to share history with our sons and daughters.
(I’d argue the call for organization in the labor movement is not dwindling given political, corporate America’s continued discrimination against workers’ rights, especially in the past year.)
The Dropkick Murphys are a current voice for American workers, not just with the MTV generation but for all who have seen them perform at numerous rallies nationwide.
Even Chad Vader, Darth Vader’s parodied, younger brother, also has his take regarding working on Labor Day at the Empire Market (filmed in Madison, WI, naturally):
Brothers and Sisters, happy Labor Day! Enjoy your holiday, and remember to share and honor its meaning with your little ones, friends, and families.
