Labor Day is meant to honor the dignity of work and those who labor to build better lives for themselves and their families. For the LGBTQ+ community, this day also reminds us of the struggles—and victories—hard won in workplaces across the country. From the first people who risked everything by being openly queer at work, to those who organized for equal protections, to today’s advocates fighting for trans rights in the workplace, our labor has always included not just our jobs, but the fight to be recognized fully as ourselves.
It can be easy to forget that for so long, queer people could be fired simply for who they were—or still can in too many places. Labor Day, then, isn’t just about wages and hours, but about fairness, dignity, and opportunity. It’s about remembering that “the work of equality” is ongoing, and each generation takes up its part of the task.
So today, as we enjoy the holiday, let’s also honor the countless LGBTQ+ workers—teachers, nurses, artists, soldiers, and so many others—who make our world brighter and stronger. And let’s commit ourselves to a future where every person’s work, and every person’s identity, is respected.
Happy Labor Day, friends. đ✊đœ
Happy holidays !
ReplyDeleteIn France it's May 1st.
Ici on cĂ©lĂšbre le 1ier mai comme la FĂȘte des Travailleurs (sous entendu syndiquĂ©s) mais comme aux Ătats Unis on fĂȘte le 1ier septembre comme la «FĂȘte du Travail» pour TOUS.
DeleteIci on cĂ©lĂšbre le 1ier mai comme la FĂȘte des Travailleurs (sous entendu syndiquĂ©s) mais comme aux Ătats Unis on fĂȘte le 1ier septembre comme la «FĂȘte du Travail» pour TOUS.
DeletePas tellement aux Ătats-Unis oĂč les travailleurs aux moyens modestes sont dĂ©nigrĂ©s.
DeleteAinsi que leurs lois du travail laxistes sur le «right-to-work» et «at-will-employment». :(
-Beau Mec Ă Deauville
Back in the mid 90's our government passed a law to make equal the income for women like men.
ReplyDeleteI was a teacher, mostly a women's job, so I benefited this raise for my income.
It was never about being gay or not as here gays are equal to any other Canadians since 1982.
Back in the mid 90's our government passed a law to make equal the income for women like men.
ReplyDeleteI was a teacher, mostly a women's job, so I benefited this raise for my income.
It was never about being gay or not as here gays are equal to any other Canadians since 1982.
En España celebramos el dĂa del trabajo y de los trabajadores el 1 de mayo. Ahora estamos negociando la reducciĂłn de la jornada.
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"September 1st : Creation Day: a precious gift from the Orthodox Church
ReplyDeleteThe President of the Social Action Commission of the Philippine Bishops' Conference reflects on how the Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is an occasion to praise God and inspire Christians to care for His handiwork." Vatican News