Labor Day isn’t just about barbecues and a three-day weekend; it’s a celebration of workers and the fight for fair treatment on the job.

It’s a day to honor the people whose labor built our towns, cities, and industries, and to remember leaders like César Chávez and Dolores Huerta, who organized farmworkers and inspired generations to demand dignity and justice.

If you’re looking for a good read to mark the occasion, Kim Kelly’s Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor is a perfect place to start.

Kelly brings the stories of labor’s unsung heroes to life, spotlighting women, immigrants, people of color, and LGBTQ+ workers whose courage reshaped the workplace. It’s a book that makes you want to roll up your sleeves and join the cause.

Steven Greenhouse’s Beaten Down, Worked

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