This is the day that we celebrate the American workforce. A day that has been set aside to honor us.
With more of the public working less, earning less and worried more, it is safe to say that we need a moment just to chill.
It is the workforce that has always been called, the middle class. This is the public that financially supports the nation, communities and businesses alike. They, in fact, are the life of the economy.
But with the latest threat of health care reform costs, etc., businesses are cutting that very livelihood in half. Without thought as to how these cuts will affect the very nature of their own businesses, they are depleting the spending power of the workforce in order to save costs. Ironic isn't it?
Last week a long time customer, while shopping, said that he wouldn't be coming in anymore to shop. Having worked two part-time jobs, in order to maintain 35 hours, he had just been laid off from one of the part-time jobs. He would have no choice now but to patronize one of the local food pantries since he would not be able to collect very much in assistance.
"I'm so sorry." was all that I could say. This left such a sad feeling in me, one I still feel, unable to help in any way and yet, also feeling a fear of my own future and those of my fellow co-workers.
When, or if, things will turn around has yet to be seen and what will be done in the meantime, is any one's guess.
So, go on and celebrate.
You have worked for it and deserve it. In fact, you are possibly working harder now, then ever before. And while you celebrate, remember that you are the staple of the economy and that your very existence is needed in order for this country, community and businesses, alike, to survive.
Talk at ya later!
With more of the public working less, earning less and worried more, it is safe to say that we need a moment just to chill.
It is the workforce that has always been called, the middle class. This is the public that financially supports the nation, communities and businesses alike. They, in fact, are the life of the economy.
But with the latest threat of health care reform costs, etc., businesses are cutting that very livelihood in half. Without thought as to how these cuts will affect the very nature of their own businesses, they are depleting the spending power of the workforce in order to save costs. Ironic isn't it?
Last week a long time customer, while shopping, said that he wouldn't be coming in anymore to shop. Having worked two part-time jobs, in order to maintain 35 hours, he had just been laid off from one of the part-time jobs. He would have no choice now but to patronize one of the local food pantries since he would not be able to collect very much in assistance.
"I'm so sorry." was all that I could say. This left such a sad feeling in me, one I still feel, unable to help in any way and yet, also feeling a fear of my own future and those of my fellow co-workers.
When, or if, things will turn around has yet to be seen and what will be done in the meantime, is any one's guess.
So, go on and celebrate.
You have worked for it and deserve it. In fact, you are possibly working harder now, then ever before. And while you celebrate, remember that you are the staple of the economy and that your very existence is needed in order for this country, community and businesses, alike, to survive.
Talk at ya later!
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