There is always dignity in work

Part of what makes the United States unique is our celebration of this holiday on the first Monday in September. Only America and Canada have Labor Day today.

In many countries, it’s called “International Workers’ Day,” and it’s on the first of May. That difference is instructive. Other countries celebrate workers as a separate, distinct class. We, in contrast, honor work itself as a noble pursuit — as something that brings everyone in this country together.