Word of the Day
Labor ley-ber (noun) Expenditure of physical or mental effort especially when difficult or compulsory; human activity that provides the goods or services in an economy; the services performed by workers for wages as distinguished from those rendered by entrepreneurs for profits -- www.merriam-webster.com
Web Site of the Day
USA.gov: Labor Day
www.usa.gov/Topics/Labor_Day.shtml
Another government page about Labor Day, this site has all sorts of statistics and information about the history of the holiday and the American workforce. There also is information geared toward kids and teachers, so be sure to check out this Web site if you’re wondering why most people aren’t working today.
Number to Know
154.5 million: The number of people 16 and older in the nation’s labor force in May 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This Day in History
Sept. 7, 2008: The U.S. government takes control of the two largest mortgage financing companies in the country, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Singer Gloria Gaynor (60)
Daily Quote
“A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.” – President Grover Cleveland
