Talking Union (since 1886)

I, myself, have never been a part of a union.  Although I did, in the summers in the early 90s, pay union dues/fees at a catering job.  But, as the summer comes to a close with the Labor Day Weekend I, on the 246th day of 2018, 9/3/18, Labor Day, am thinking about my grandfather and his work with the Postal Union in the 30s.  I am thankful for those who went for me, fighting for better working conditions, for the 40-hour work week, for vacation time.... although I have never been in a union, I know that I benefit each day from the work of those who did.  So, for today's number, we will honor 1886, the year when the AFL was started, and I stole the song of the day, a Pete Seeger special, from my mom's FB page (thanks mom).  Let's thank a union member today!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C13JFv4JfH8

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