The first Labor Day celebration was held in New York City in 1882, to highlight the growing accomplishments of American workers. Two years later, the United States Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.  Since 1884, labor unions and American businesses, big and small, have honored American workers for the strength, prosperity and well-being they provide to America’s economy.

As we observe Labor Day, I urge you to go out of your way to support businesses of every size in the U.S.A. so they can maintain and expand their industrial and service centers so American workers can support themselves and their families and expand their employment skills. For over 30 years we have seen long term employment opportunities outsourced across the globe to make more money for investors to the detriment of American workers and our nation’s economy. This widespread outsourcing of jobs has diminished industries in the U.S.A. and left tens-of-millions of qualified and willing workers unemployed.

During the Labor Day observance and throughout the year be extra mindful of the needs of American workers and America’s economy by seeking out American made items for your every day needs and those occasional big ticket items.

It is because so many Americans have been promoting the Buy American Made Campaign that store managers and investors clearly see that American consumers are going out of their way to support products made in the United States of America. Spending more of your money on products and services that support American workers continues to add to our success, and we ask you to invite your family and friends to support the efforts of the Buy American Made Campaign.  Thanks for spreading the word and for your participation.

This is Michael Blichasz.  Every Wednesday from 11 A.M. to 12 noon, tune in to American Workers Radio on 860 AM serving Philadelphia and the Tri-State area. You can also listen live or to rebroadcasts from anywhere in the world from the easy access links located on the front page of: AmericanWorkersRadio.com

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To help spread our message, there is a Support American Workers promo on the front page of our Internet site: AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com. Print it out for yourself and email it to your friends to encourage them to support our campaign.