Labor Day 2026: Honoring the Workers Who Built America
Labor Day is much more than a day off.
It is a national tribute to the working people who built America, strengthened its communities, and fought for safer workplaces, fair wages, reasonable hours, and a voice on the job. It is also a celebration of today’s union members—the people who keep our country moving every day.
A September of Solidarity, Remembrance, and Renewal
That spirit of service carries special significance this September as America marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
We remember, with deep sorrow and gratitude, every person whose life was taken that day. We honor the families who have carried their loss for 25 years and the survivors who continue to live with the physical and emotional consequences of the attacks.
We also remember the thousands of workers who answered the call.
SMART Local 28 Family Picnic Brings Union Families Together for a Good Cause
The 2026 SMART Local 28 Family Picnic will be held Saturday, September 19, at Krucker’s Grove in Pomona, New York. With food, refreshments, activities and prizes planned throughout the day, the picnic will give members and their families an opportunity to step away from their busy schedules, enjoy the final days of summer and spend meaningful time together.
August Letter from the Founders: Wellness Can Be Fun
August is National Wellness Month, and we want to begin with a simple reminder: wellness does not have to feel like another task on an already long to-do list. In this LaborForce Media August Founder’s Letter, we explore what wellness means in our busy lives. For working families, the word “wellness” can sometimes sound like…
The Most Valuable Union Benefits Are the Ones Nobody’s Offering
Union One doesn’t sell products. They build solutions to the everyday money problems working families face away from the jobsite, away from the contract, and in most cases away from the union itself. That is exactly why they can solve problems union leaders can’t. The same kind of gap they learned to spot in rail is sitting quietly inside a lot of unions right now, built into how the systems work, not into anything a union did wrong.
National Disability Independence Day July 26, 2026: Celebrating Access, Equality and Opportunity
In 2026, the observance marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, commonly known as the ADA. The day offers employers, unions, government agencies and communities an opportunity to celebrate progress while identifying the barriers that still limit independence and opportunity.
National Hire a Veteran Day 2026: Turn Appreciation Into Employment
Although July 25 brings national attention to veteran employment, hiring veterans should be a year-round workforce strategy.
Letter from the Founders: July Summer Safety & Prevention
Summer brings joy, but it also brings risks. Heat, dehydration, long travel, fireworks, crowded events, water safety, jobsite exposure, and fatigue all become part of daily life. For working families, prevention is not just a health message. It is a labor message. It is about protecting the people who build, serve, teach, transport, care for, defend, repair, and lead our communities every day.
LaborForce Media Announces Labor’s 9/11 Legacy for the 25th Anniversary of September 11th
25th anniversary project hosted by Arthur Aidala will honor workers, first responders and leaders who helped America rebuild. Labor’s 9/11 Legacy honors the courage, resilience, and service of the people who helped New York and the nation recover after 9/11.”— Kerri O’Brien, CEO LaborForce Media NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — LaborForce…
LaborForce Media Attends TALKERS 2026 at Hofstra University
The annual TALKERS conference brought together a powerful cross-section of broadcasters, podcasters, station owners, media executives, producers, digital creators, and communications leaders for a full day focused on the future of talk radio and spoken-word media.