The first Labor Day in our nation was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. 

President Grover Cleveland realized the strength of organized labor during and after the 1894 Pullman Strike and advanced legislation to make Labor Day a national holiday. This legislation was quickly pushed through Congress. The House unanimously agreed, and the President signed the bill into law, six days after the strike ended at Pullman. Today, all states recognize Labor Day as a national holiday. 

In 1909, the American Federation of Labor left its footprint by declaring the Sunday before Labor Day as Labor Sunday, to emphasize the spiritual and educational aspect of labor to our nation and all working people. 

Most people celebrate Labor Day as the last day of summer - a day of rest and relaxation, with family, picnics and parades. 

However you choose to celebrate this day, remember the strength, heart and soul of our country is in its' untiring workforce. The history of the American worker is by no means completed. As long as this democracy exists, working people will be as they have always been a source of its strength and pride. The American worker will continue to grow. I urge you to rei all who built this great nation in a moment of silent prayer. Give thanks for their hard work and organized labor throughout the United States. 

Every opportunity we get, we should say a good word about our union. 

SEPTEMBER 1ST 3 12 % WAGE INCREASE As of September 1, 2019, the 3 1/2 percent wage increase that was negotiated under the 2018 Basic Labor Agreement will take effect. The new base rates of pay are as follows: 

Labor Grade: 
LG 1 $22.01
LG 2 $24.10 
LG 3 $26.50 
LG 4 $27.89 
LG 5 $29.62 

 In Solidarity, 
Pete Trinidad, Sr. President