Labor Day and the Ongoing Fight for Equality in the Workplace
"Do we settle for the world as it is, or do we work for the world as it should be?" — Michelle Obama
Happy Labor Day! In the US, today is our chance to celebrate, remember, and honor the contributions of all the workers that came before us and fought for the rights and freedoms that we enjoy today. It is our time to advocate for equal opportunities and wages, fair treatment, and a safer, more inclusive workplace for everyone. And as I mention in the video below, today is also our chance to come together as a community, united in our shared commitment for a better workplace for tomorrow. The labor movement shows us what can be accomplished when we come together for a common goal. Watch my video below. Continue the work of transformative change, every day, so that we can all belong, thrive, and succeed. Happy Labor Day, everyone.
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This week, I commit to reflecting upon the past and the people who sacrificed to create a better workplace for our generation, and always to be working to build a safer, more equitable workplace for the future.
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Across the globe, words have become so charged that debates and discussion quickly veer into anger and accusations. We see it again and again, in our workplaces, our homes, our schools, our lives. And yet, we cannot move forward on inclusion and belonging unless we can successfully share our own perspectives while recognizing the perspectives of others. But having those conversations without the right preparation can lead to anger, frustration, and the belief that tackling difference is not worth all the conflict it brings. That’s where A More Perfect Union enters.
In A More Perfect Union, we start with the possibility, or why these differences matter in our world. Then we move into the reality, using charged phrases and fragmented identites to understand how we became polarized in our silos. Next, we address the solution – civility – the fundamental basis of our shared civilization. Finally, we end with the ten steps we can all take starting now to rebuild a civilization centered on dignity, empathy, respect, and a more perfect union for us all.
