Friend,

If you’ve ever had a job, it’s hard to imagine life without weekends -- or without laws that prohibit young children from working, mandate safe working conditions, and ensure that every worker gets paid a minimum wage. So much of what we take for granted in the workplace was made possible by union members and labor activists, and today we show our gratitude by honoring their accomplishments. 

Our nation has made great strides towards protecting hard-working Americans families, but we’ve still got a long way to go. Around the country, Republican state legislatures are enacting anti-worker laws and exploiting immigrant laborers. And while the cost of living steadily rises, wages across American industries remain stagnant. This cause belongs to all of us -- and it’s our responsibility to fight for dignity, protection, and living wages for every worker, not just today, but every day. 

I’m proud to stand with hard-working Americans, and I’m proud to wish you all a Happy Labor Day! Today we commemorate, but tomorrow it’s back to work.

Best,
Ted