Today being Labor Day it's time to honor those who labor to feed us and our families. They include
the migrant farmers living in awful conditions with barely a
roof over their heads and primitive bath and eating facilities. They work long
hours tending and picking crops that eventually go into our meals.Then there
are the supermarket clerks who check out our groceries. Some work five or six
hours without getting a break, or only receiving a fifteen minute breather.
Thank them every time you’re at their check out. Also honor them .Don’t go to
the self checkouts . The more shoppers who do this eliminate the need for these
workers. That means their jobs will eliminated and they will lose
everything from a paycheck to their pensions.
Labor Day may mean a day off to you, but to waitstaff all
over the US it means a day of work.
Granted they get time and a half and tips, but they’d rather spend this summer
day with friends and family. They’d rather chill at a barbecue or beach instead
of taking your order and serving them. Give them a bigger than usual tip. Keep
in mind that busboys, chefs, cooks and fast food employees don’t receive tips.
Treat them kindly, and tell them how much you appreciate their hours of work.
This day celebrates America’s work force. Honor those who
are responsible for feeding and nourishing you.
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