Hi there,

Throughout Orange County and the nation, the effects of the coronavirus have rattled our communities and revolutionized our conception of work. 

For some folks, that's meant responding to life-threatening emergencies every single day. For others, it's been teaching students over Zoom for the first time ever. And, for a lot of folks, that's meant being laid off and forced to search for work in a time of global economic uncertainty.

In this context, Labor Day has a powerful and distinct meaning. It's understanding the role of labor in the context of our own lives, as well as its role in our communities. 

So, I hope you also put aside some time today to reflect upon how this pandemic has affected the jobs and livelihoods of people across our county and our nation. And, I also hope you spend some of your time enjoying the holiday and safely cooling off from the heat.

Happy Labor Day!

-- Harley

Harley Rouda serves California's 48th district in Congress. In 2018, Harley defeated the 15-term incumbent Dana Rohrabacher in the very first political campaign of Harley's life. During his time in Congress, he's embraced common sense and values to tackle climate change, address deteriorating infrastructure, confront homelessness, and protect Social Security and Medicare. In 2020, Harley will be facing one of the toughest re-election fights in the entire country, so he's depending on the support of grassroots individuals. If you want to support Harley's re-election, you can donate here. If you'd like to no longer receive emails from his campaign, you can unsubscribe.