Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate, wrote in his newsletter:
Labor Day was created primarily to recognize union members. Today, this group represents barely 11% of total workers and has declined to less than 7% of the private sector.
Small businesses represent over 98% of all U.S. businesses, produce over half of the U.S. GDP, and sign the FRONT of the paychecks of over half (70 million) of all U.S. workers. Let’s see: big deal on Labor Day; but no Small Business Day. What’s wrong with this picture?
I certainly don’t begrudge union members having a holiday, but I agree there should be an observance for small business owners.
Fortunately, we can all observe Labor Day and enjoy a holiday free of labor and filled with fun. Happy Labor Day!
That’s a great point. Maybe there could be some kind of Small Business Appreciation Day.
Here’s a link to the American Express Small Business Saturday: http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/.
But something even broader in scope would be great! I don’t think many people even know about this one!
Matt,
Small Business Saturday is great to encourage people to shop at small businesses. There’s also a Small Business Week, but it doesn’t fall on the same week every year. And neither of these are federal holidays.
Jim Blasingame goes on to propose Small Business Day be observed on a Sunday in August so emall businesses wouldn’t have their employees a paid holiday to celebrate small business.
Awesome point! And Happy Small Business Labor Day!!
And happy Small Business Labor Day to you, Dominique.
This is appreciation day and this generation is enjoying because of holiday.Fun and happiness are together.
Nawaz,
We can appreciate those who labor, whether they are member of labor unions, workers who don’t belong to labor unions, corporate managers, and indepent and small business owners.
Small business owners also labour to achieve their targets and it is natural that they want to be appreciated. I think Labour Day should be renamed as ‘No-Work’ or ‘ Work Free’ Day. That way everyone knows that this is a holiday in appreciation of work done by everyone, be it a union member or a small business owner. I may be a little late to wish you all but I just hope that all of you had a great Labour Day weekend.
Good idea, Jordan. Everyone who works hard should be appreciated.
A very interesting thought. The financial scenario has changed drastically then what it was before. People should understand that with change in time the customs and traditions should also change. People should accept change with open arms. They should walk in sync with time only then they can progress ahead.
Jack,
You make an excellent point, but I think most people resist and fear change.
This day has passed but its memories are still on this blog.
Thank you, Maja.
You make an excellent point – time has changed and the meaning is not the same. But I do believe that a holiday like this is great, even though the reason for it is not the same anymore.
We can all enjoy the holiday, Mike, regardless of whether the meaning has changed.
Happy Labor day, this day gives its regards to hard working people around the world, thanks for the pictures reminds me how we work day and night for our family.
Nancy,
You said it well that most of us work very hard for the benefit of our families.
I wish health and prosperity for your family Lillie
Thank you, Nancy.