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In honor of Labor Day, we share a Business History episode from 2021, as host Scott W. Luton reflects back on his own related Eureka moment on the power of a good day’s work & the responsibility we all have when it comes to the global workforce. Scott also dives into the history of Labor Day, including a few historical notes that might just surprise you.

Our team at This Week in Business History & Supply Chain Now are very grateful to all of the wonderful & talented workers that keep us all moving forward.

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A History of Labor Day

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In honor of Labor Day, we share a Business History episode from 2021, as host Scott W. Luton reflects back on his own related Eureka moment on the power of a good day’s work & the responsibility we all have when it comes to the global workforce. Scott also dives into the history of Labor Day, including a few historical notes that might just surprise you.

Our team at This Week in Business History & Supply Chain Now are very grateful to all of the wonderful & talented workers that keep us all moving forward.