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 Happy Labor Day all! 
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Post Happy Labor Day all!
In the United States, today is a national holiday called "Labor Day."

It is a holiday in celebration of the common working man and woman. It is a 3-day weekend - the last of the summer.

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There are people in this country who work hard every day
Not for fame or fortune do they strive
But the fruits of their labor are worth more than their pay
And it's time a few of them were recognized

Hello Detroit auto worker, let me thank you for your time
You work a forty hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line
Hello Pittsburgh steel mill worker, let me thank you for your time
You work a forty hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line

This is for the one who swings the hammer, driving home the nail
For the one behind the counter, ringing up the sales
For the one who fights the fires, the one who brings the mail
For everyone who works behind the scenes

You can see them every morning in the factories and the fields
In the city streets and the quiet country towns
Working together like spokes inside a wheel
They keep this country turning around

Hello Kansas wheat field farmer, let me thank you for your time
You work a forty hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line
Hello West Virginia coal miner, let me thank you for your time
You work a forty hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line

This is for the one who drives the big rig, up and down the road
For the one out in the warehouse, bringing in the load
For the waitress, the mechanic, the policeman on patrol
For everyone who works behind the scenes

With a spirit you can't replace with no machine
Hello America let me thank you for your time


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This holiday reflects the hopes and dreams of ordinary American citizens - not those buffoons in DC.

We normally have a barbecue or go to the beach with our families. It is one of the few "non-commercial" holidays we have.

Here's wishing you and yours a happy, peaceful Labor Day! :wavey

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Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:09 am
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Post Re: Happy Labor Day all!
It's Labour Day here in the great White North as well...

Have a great day everyone

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