By Tori Goodrich

Labor Day in the United States is a yearly public holiday observed on the first Monday in September (basically halfway between fourth of July and Thanksgiving).

Its origin was created in 1894 when over 3,000 employees of the Pullman company shutdown the railroad system until their requests could be heard for better wages and pay.

It had such a large impact on the country that President Grover Cleveland signed it into law a mere six days after the end of the strike. It was outlined as a federal holiday to exhibit to the public the strength and spirit of the trade and labor organizations as well as a time for these workers and their families to enjoy a day of rest.

So now you know the history and you can file it under yes, so what? But my request is that on this day of barbecues, store sales and the unofficial end of summer, take a moment to acknowledge and pay tribute to the men, women and children whose hard work and dedication each and every day impact us in more ways that you can imagine in the products and services we take for granted.

And a thank you to the companies that collectively and collaboratively utilize their talent and available resources to develop and advance the skills of their workforce.

Just take a moment.

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Tori Goodrich is a life, business and professional; What Should I Do Now coach. She is also the co-owner of Gener8tional Connections helping companies work through the great divide. Visit her on the web at www.victoriagoodrich.com, or reach her via email at tgoodrich@vista.today.

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