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Tag: Labor Day

The muscle and sweat behind Labor Day

August 30, 2013 Renee Shur Consumer issues, Economy, Employment, History, Labor and unions Leave a comment

Before you fire up the grill this Labor Day or check out the discounts at the stores, how about taking a moment to consider

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Photographer’s notebook: a Labor Day tribute to hard-working people

September 1, 2011 Bill Kesler Economy, Employment, History, Labor and unions, Missouri region One comment

As I look at these photos from the 1970s and 80s, I am humbled by the strength and courage of these workers. They went

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