Op-Ed | Center for the American Worker

This Labor Day, Remember The True Value Of The American Worker

The Honorable Linda McMahon,  September 1, 2024

This article originally appeared in Daily Caller on September 1, 2024

"The American worker lives by the motto 'an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay.' While the attitude behind that adage is celebrated this Labor Day, it is important to remember that Americans work for more than just money — we take pride and purpose in what we make and accomplish.

American workers are not some cog in a machine. They are craftsmen, perfectionists, innovators and most of all, worthwhile investments. Ipsos polling in 2023 showed that a majority of Americans believe it is 'extremely important' that their work 'helps people and society.'"

Read full op-ed in Daily Caller

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