“It's really important on Labor Day for folks to reflect on all they have. We owe it to this proud tradition and heritage to look for ways to stand up and make sure working people are treated with dignity and respect”; Charles Chafe, executive director of Change to Win
After decades of decline, union membership increased in 2008, from 12.1 percent to 12.4 percent.
President Obama travels to Cincinnati,Ohio to address AFL-CIO Labour Day rally for healthcare reform.