~ September 11, 2001 ~

Today we reflect back to the events of September 11, 2001.

We remember the lives and dreams lost on that horrific day.

We honor the survivors, first responders, and the 9/11 families.

 Today we remember.

We will never forget.

God Bless All Who Were Touched That Day.

God Bless The United States of America!

The List: Five Things to Know About Labor Day

1.  The First Labor Day Parade:

On September 5, 1882, some 10,000 workers assembled in New York City to participate in America's first Labor Day parade. After marching from City Hall, past reviewing stands in Union Square, and then uptown to 42nd Street, the workers and their families gathered in Wendel's Elm Park for a picnic, concert, and speeches.  (source)


2.  Labor Day is About the Labor Movement:

Here's a great link that gives some history on the Labor Movement:
http://www.aflcio.org/aboutus/history/history/100years.cfm



3.  Labor Day - How it Came About; What it Means:

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Check out this link for more information:
http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm


4.   More Work to Do:

Here's a link that shows each state's minimum wage - it was shocking to see where Minnesota is on this issue:
http://www.dol.gov/whd/minwage/america.htm#footnote


5.  Honoring Our Nation's Hard Working Men & Women - in Our President's Words:

President Obama marks the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Mark Dayton Addresses the Minnesota DFL State Central Committee

This is Mark Dayton's speech to the Minnesota DFL State Central Committee on the day we officially endorsed Mark Dayton.