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It's too late to express our gratitude to the members of the Labor Movement for the violent battle they fought to provide safe working conditions and reasonable work hours. (You can find out more about Labor Day's bloody history in this article from TIME.)
Today, it's easy to take modern day working rights for granted.
Today, it's easy to take modern day working rights for granted.
security classification: mission for working adults
objective
Remember why we celebrate Labor Day, and recognize how the US Labor Movement made today's workplace better.
your mission
Think of something your workplace provides you that is beyond what is mandated by law. Express your appreciation for this perk, courtesy or condition.
Examples:
Examples:
- Did your boss let you go home early for the day on Friday? Send them an email letting them know how much you appreciated your extra hours off.
- Or maybe you ARE the boss. Look around at all you've accomplished. Give yourself a pat on the back - and take a few extra minutes this week to thank your employees.
- Stay-home moms, your work is endless, tireless, and goes largely unnoticed. Schedule a few free minutes for yourself this week and do something you really want to do. You deserve it!
Find out more about the Society of Seasonal Secret Keepers, a project for kids who begin asking the hard questions about Santa, the Bunny, and the Fairy. Right now, we could use your help as we prepare to launch.
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