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On this Labor Day, let's remember that we have the 8 hr work day, 40 hr work week & child labor laws because of the labor movement. /1
If you're enjoying your long weekend, remember that you have a weekend break from work because of the labor movement. /2
Workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, pensions, and Social Security? They exist largely due to the labor movement. /3
If you get to enjoy paid vacation, family & medical leave thanks to FMLA, sick leave, and a lunch break -- thank the labor unions. /4
Workplace safety standards, employer health care, collective bargaining rights, wrongful termination laws? Thank the labor unions. /5
Age Discrimination in Employment Act, sexual harassment laws & Civil Rights Act/Title VII all exist because of labor unions. /6
Whistleblower protection laws, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) & Equal Pay Acts of 1963 & 2011 exist due to the labor movement. /7
Enjoy your Labor Day, Tweeps. But don't forget to thank the labor movement for contributing to making (& keeping) America great. And remember that if you want strong labor protections, vote Democratic. -end-
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