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Celebrating Wisconsin's Workforce on Labor Day
30 Aug 2024
News, Workforce
As we approach Labor Day in Wisconsin, let's take a moment to celebrate the holiday's history and the ongoing efforts to support and build our state's workforce.
Wisconsin was among several states that independently enacted a Labor Day holiday before it became a federal holiday in 1894. Often thought of as the unofficial end of summer or the last chance to enjoy a long weekend before the new school year, Labor Day recognized that the economy of the United States rose with its workforce.
Organized labor stood up for that belief when it advocated for the holiday and championed the rights of the worker. Their efforts raised standards not only for their union members, but, over time, for workers everywhere. The ongoing partnerships among Wisconsin's labor unions, employers, workforce development leaders, educators, and nonprofits are critical to our economic success today.
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