Need a Labor?

As we noted last week hes got a combined 88 million. But what does Labor Day really mean

Those of you wondering what we here at BWE. tv will be up to this Labor Day weekend the NY Times has run a story of a homeless man who has pretty much nailed. Enduring this pressure can cause anyone in an office to sigh O full of briers is this working day world.

All employees should be able to take time off for their illnesses not just those lucky enough to have the right job. Their own pension plans insulate them from the fears that many other Americans face.

My syndicated column today takes on the rise of President Obamas best new Big Labor buddy Richard Trumka whose looming presence on the political scene I first flagged in April.

Ah Labor Day weekend.

Who could have known Thats the cry from the bigcorporate and DC elite as the economy and the environment and so many imporant things crash around us. A time when most will celebrate the last days of summer by going outside and enjoying the fresh air.

The Deficit Commissioners who are determined to cut your Social Security benefits are going to enjoy their own retirements in comfort.

The Bard realized that any workplace may be tough to navigate given personal quirks and boss demands. Experience shows that we can make our economy friendlier to beleaguered workers without harming their employers.

Together we can organize and mobilize and create a grassroots groundswell that gives government no choice but to respond to our needs the needs of working people.

Labor Day often represents the end of summer which means the end of summer vacation back to school and one last barbecue or block party.

AAA predicts 34 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday weekend an increase of almost 10 percent from last year.