Happy Labor Day everybody.  Labor Unions have been in the news a lot lately and seem to be a big target of Republicans trying to bust them up under the guise of balancing their budgets.  But unions aren't just the people who bring you a three-day weekend that marks the end of summer vacation.  Unions are those who have suffered, and in some cases died, to bring you the eight hour work day and 40-hour work week.  They are the people who brought you work place safety regulations, child labor laws, and time-and-a half pay.

Employers, for the most part, are out to make a profit.  It's the American way.  I have no problem with people making a profit, but not at the expense of the working folks.  Unions give the employee a voice in the employee-employer relationship.  Thanks to those who have sacrificed to make the work place safer and more fair.