Labor Day - The Read

In the debates about encouraging more people to enter the trades and the price of food, one part of the discussion keeps getting overlooked:Butchery is a skilled profession that is underpaid compared to the "building trades" and paying the talented people who cut your meat is secondary to having affordable meat. In this episode of A More Perfect Plate, we talk about the history of Labor Day, provide context on why butchers have fallen out of the "skilled trade" category, and provide food for thought.This is "The Read" where Nick narrates the entire story, but if you prefer reading, you can find the link to the blog post below!On our companion episode, "The Discussion," Nick & co-host Bridget enjoy a cocktail and talk through the complicated situation in a fun way. You can watch at the link below, or listen in this feed!Read the full Dispatch on our blog.Watch "The Discussion" on YouTube.You can find our hub with the written dispatches, book suggestions, and more at: amoreperfectplate.comPlease be sure to subscribe to keep discovering interesting American stories. We appreciate your support for this project.Thanks for listening - cheers!Nick & Bridget