In honor of Labor Day 2021, 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.
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