Best wishes on this day to celebrate the lives of American workers.
Whether you’re attending a parade, hosting a barbecue, or getting out to enjoy the sunshine before the dark days of winter, I hope you have a great celebration.
However, it’s difficult on Labor Day not to think about how discouraging things are for working people in today’s economy.
The majority of sectors had fewer job postings in June 2026 than February and inflation is again growing faster than wages, according to the Hiring Lab, a research group.
And we all know what’s happening to prices on everything – up, up, up.
With tariffs, the Iran war, continued inflation, AI taking away jobs, more layoffs, the increased costs of child care, and more, workers will continuing to struggle in the remaining months of 2026 and into 2027.
Unfortunately, don’t expect any help from President Donald Trump. He has stated that he doesn’t care about Americans’ financial situations.
On Labor Day, begin or continue efforts to work for better, more responsive government and elected officials in relation to consumer issues. And, consider taking advantage of Labor Day sales to save money on essential items and services.
