Labor Day 2023: A Time to Celebrate and Fight for Workers’ Rights

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of workers across the United States. It is also a time to reflect on the challenges that workers face and to fight for their rights.

One of the biggest challenges facing workers today is the decline of union membership. In the 1950s, over 35% of workers belonged to unions. Today, that number is just over 10%. The decline of unions has made it harder for workers to bargain for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Another challenge facing workers is the rise of low-wage jobs. The number of low-wage jobs has increased by 50% since the 1970s. These jobs often do not pay a living wage and do not offer benefits such as health insurance.

Workers are also facing increased automation and artificial intelligence. These technologies are replacing some jobs and threatening others. Workers need to be prepared for these changes and to demand that they are not left behind.

On Labor Day, we should celebrate the hard work of all workers. We should also remember the challenges that workers face and commit to fighting for their rights.

Here are some ways to get involved in the fight for workers’ rights:

• Join a union. Unions are the strongest voice for workers. They can help you bargain for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.
• Contact your elected officials and tell them to support policies that help workers. These policies could include raising the minimum wage, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and strengthening labor laws.
• Get involved in your community. There are many organizations working to improve the lives of workers. Get involved in one of these organizations and help make a difference.

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard work of workers. It is also a time to reflect on the challenges that workers face and to fight for their rights. By getting involved, we can make sure that all workers have the opportunity to succeed.

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Events happening in Boston this Weekend, August 25-27th, 2023

Friday, September 1

• 6 PM: Boston Lights: A Must-See Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo in Jamaica Plain, MA
• 7 PM: Luxury Deathtrap | Slow Quit | Astral Bitch | Dropbear at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville, MA
• 8 PM: Rolling Stones tribute, 19th Nervous Breakdown, at Rams American Pub in Holbrook, NY (Long Island)
• 8 PM: Earthshake Ecstatic Dance at 25 Main Street Northampton, MA
• 9:30 PM: DD’s Daydream after Hippie Hour! at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain, MA

Saturday, September 2

• 3 PM: Breaker Breaker | Geskle | Foam | Coco Smith at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain, MA
• 3:30 PM: Michael Boezi | Alec Sullivan | Alex Perman | Lynsey Moon | Justin D. Davis at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville, MA
• 6 PM: Ray Mason @ Abandoned Building Brewery in Easthampton, MA!
• 7 PM: A Band of Killers w/ The Delta Generators at Soundcheck Studios Pembroke
• 7:30 PM: Magic Room Presents KISS FOREVER and LIVE EVIL (Tributes to KISS and Black Sabbath) at Magic Room in Norwood, MA
• 8 PM: Senseless Optimism, Dutch Tulips, Haasan Barclay. $12 at Faces Brewing Co. in Malden, MA
• 9 PM: Scoleri Brothers / Billy / Knock Over City at OBriens in Allston, MA
• 10 PM: Party at The Plough w/The Haymakers – Sept 2 at 10pm at The Plough and Stars in Cambridge, MA

Sunday, September 3

• 3 PM: Martin / Morell / Fredette with The Teezers + St. Clements at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain, MA
• 7 PM: Belvedere, One Fall, OH THE HUMANITY. $15 // $20 at Faces Brewing Co. in Malden, MA
• 7 PM: Mo’ynoq / Summoning Hate / Epochsis  at OBriens in Allston, MA

Weather This Weekend

• • Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
• • Tonight: Clear, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
• • Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
• • Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 9 to 11 mph.Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
• • Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph.
• • Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
• • Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
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