Labor Day origins and the role of American workers

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Two Women Inspiring Real Life with Stephanie Coxon and Kathy Anderson-Martin – PA State Representative and former history teacher Marc Anderson uncovers the story behind Labor Day, tracing laborers’ struggles in the 1800s and early 1900s that sparked vital workplace reforms. He explains the complex role of unions, their evolution, and why many no longer serve workers’ best interests, while connecting history to today’s policy...

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