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Labor Day 2016: Six essential reads

  • Written by Bryan Keogh, Editor, Economics and Business, The Conversation
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This year marks the 135th Labor Day, a holiday that began with workers going on strike in New York City just to get a day off.

Workers no longer have to strike to enjoy the first Monday in September with their families, yet for many it’s no different from any other weekday, particularly for...

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