Will W honor workers on Labor Day?

[Erika]

He has so far ignored the value of American workers, or will he honor employers for Labor Day?

[applegrove]

1. Don't expect that. More importantly - will he truly and deeply honor

soldiers on Veteran's Day. Will he actually use the word "sacrifice". I will not hold my breath!

[Erika]

3. I think the workers are also important

Their pool is the resource of the military.

[applegrove]

15. I agree. Workers are the most important part of the economy. What I

meant was that there is no point in waiting for Bush to give a shit.

[Kat45]

2. Why should it be different from any other day for him?

Of course he won't.

[Erika]

4. I think W abhors the working class

Or why has he completely ignored their needs? He has never "worked" a day in his life.

[nealmhughes]

5. Of course he will: at a $10K per plate BBQ for Joe Lieberman's campaign.

Oh, you mean, like go out with people who work and say stuff? Sure: "Heck of a job, you workers! Heck of a job!"

[Marr]

6. Sure. Bullshit's free. He's often offered praise for people he then

turns around and attacks. Like firefighters.

It's all about the photo-op.

[Erika]

7. W has made severe funding cuts to police & firefighters

Someone has to lose to pay for the tax cuts to the wealthy and downsizing "government".

[xxqqqzme]

8. sure he will

talk is cheap. It will be empty rhetoric, coming from his empty head, thru his lying, lazy lips. Nothing new, SOS.

[flordehinojos]

9. interesting questions ...

this is part of an e-mail i received from EVERY CHURCH A PEACE CHURCH
Every Church A Peace Church
on the very subject of Labor Day.

"Latest figures show that many executives make as much as 500 times that of their workers. As in the days of the Pullman executives, those with the most money have the most influence over government and media. This unfair advantage results in the repealing of hard won labor laws, designed to protect workers, and restricts workers rights to organize.

The contracts awarded to areas hard hit by Katrina last year offer an excellent example of power and worker abuse. The AshBritt company gained a $500 million contract to remove debris. This amounted to $23 a cubic yard. AshBritt sub-contracted the job to a company who bid it for $9 per cubic yard and they hired a company who charged $8. This company sub-contracted to a company who charged $7 who then hired a company who charged $3. Desperate workers did the hard work for almost nothing. When these workers are not paid for their work they have no recourse because they have no resources. In many cases they can be deported or imprisoned.

The Bible has a lot to say about work and the paying of wages. Jesus always stood with those who had no power and took to task those who did. In the United States, where the citizens elect people to make decisions in Washington, we each have a responsibility to stand with and vote for the interests of workers who are oppressed and taken advantage of. A laborer is still worthy of his wages.

Prayer: Today I pray for those who work hard and are cheated out of fair wages by those who seek outrageous wealth and power. Help me to have the courage to stand with those who are oppressed so that they too can live in dignity. Thank you that we live in a nation with a representative government where we can influence the laws which protect the least of these among us."

[GreenTea]

10. Not a chance - Union busting republicans never acknowledge the workers who

helped build this nation, fought & died for it, and love it more than any multinational republican can ever understand.

To the republicans it's just a long holiday week-end they've exploited for their leisure...

Slave labor (which is their hope, goal & dreams) in their eyes doesn't deserve to be recognized, just exploited...and ignored, because workers just create problems and interfere with their profits.

We are lower than scum to these republicans...So forget the name of the holiday & tribute just enjoy the day off...And don't expect any holiday pay or benefits for most.

Of course Bush will not pay tribute, (never has)...Bush will only talk about Iraq, Iran, 9-11 and promote more fear, as always to further his fascist agenda....But forget about labor & the workers being rightfully recognized & praised!

[Swamp Rat]

11. No, he will continue to send them to their deaths in Iraq.

[electricmonk]

12. Honor? no. Mention, yes.

"Why just yesterday I was working hard on the mideast thing before I went to a fund raiser because you know it's hard work thinking about things. So like other hard working Muricans I preciate hard work. It's hard work presidentin' and decidin'"

[magellan]

13. Considering Labor Day was founded by union workers

...I'd say Bush** will honor it like most Repugs -- as a celebration of the demise of organized workers unions.

[cornermouse]

14. Will W honor workers on Labor Day or any other day?

:spray: :rofl:

Surely you jest...

[Bozita]

16. Maybe with a fartfest.

Certainly nothing more.