This past weekend, we celebrated Labor Day by reflecting on some of the labor movements’ major accomplishments, like the eight-hour work day, work-free weekends, minimum wage, sick leave, paid vacation, child labor laws, workers' compensation, and so much more.
At AFGE, we also celebrated the tremendous achievements of federal employees in various fields that have made a difference in the life of the American people and others around the world. Below are 12 facts you may not have known about Labor Day or what we've achieved as organized labor:
Health care workers, including those working for the federal government, will finally have enforceable safety measures that protect them from getting sick on the job.
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The Biden administration issues guidance on how agencies can safely return federal workers who have worked remotely since last year to the worksites.
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The family of TSA Officer Maui Kahalepuna who died of COVID-19 in December finally received workers’ compensation death benefits after several months of delay.
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