This Labor Day and beyond, Michigan’s workers demand power, respect

By: Kasey Helton

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 7, 2026

Words: 946

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago


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For most of my early life, Labor Day was an appreciated holiday, but not the most remarkable one. On the scale of holidays — and I think I speak for most average Americans here — Labor Day ranked toward the bottom compared to the Big Three: Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.

When you have the boundless energy of youth and a full social calendar, Labor Day for me was that last chance to take a dip …

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