It's Labor Day, a holiday established to celebrate American workers and their contributions to society.
The first Monday in September was established as a federal holiday in 1894. From the beginning, Labor Day has been a way to show "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations."
But union membership has been declining for decades, from a high in the 1950s, when more than a third of American workers were union members, to today. Only about 12 percent of workers are unionized now, with just 7 percent of private workers covered.
Some argue that unions are outdated. Others say unions help all workers by raising income and beneifts everyone.
Have you ever been a union member? Do unions have a place today? Do you think unions can help you ?
Please tell us in the comments.
