White House: Labor Day


As a nation, we celebrate Labor Day to recommit ourselves each year to the idea that everyone who works hard in America has a chance to get ahead.

It’s a goal that motivates President Obama every single day. It’s why he’s fighting for a better bargain for the middle class.

Getting ahead means a good education and a home of your own. It means health care when you get sick and a secure retirement even if you’re not rich. Above all else, it means a good job that pays a good wage.