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A Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2021

by Raul Santa | Sep 15, 2021 | News & Updates

A Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2021

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize that Hispanic heritage is American heritage.  We see it in every aspect of our national life:  on our television and movie screens, in the music that moves our feet, and in the foods we enjoy.  We benefit from the many contributions of Hispanic scientists working in labs across the country to help us fight COVID-19 and the doctors and the nurses on the front lines caring for people’s health.  Our Nation is represented by Hispanic diplomats who share our values in countries all over the world and strengthened by military members and their families who serve and sacrifice for the United States.  Our communities are represented by Hispanic elected officials, and our children are taught by Hispanic teachers.  Our future will be shaped by Hispanic engineers who are working to develop new technology that will help us grasp our clean energy future and by the skilled union workers who are going to build it. Read more

Wells Fargo Issues Statement on OCC Enforcement Action, Expiration of CFPB Consent Order

by Raul Santa | Sep 10, 2021 | News & Updates

Wells Fargo Issues Statement on OCC Enforcement Action, Expiration of CFPB Consent Order

Developments represent both progress and work left to do on complex, longstanding issues

����ֱ��: America’s Diverse Labor is the Strength of our Nation

by Web Admin | Sep 6, 2021 | News & Updates

����ֱ�� NATIONAL: AMERICA’S DIVERSE LABOR IS THE STRENGTH OF OUR NATION

Nation’s Service-Employment-Redevelopment Network Says Labor Day Can Honor the Value and Worth of Every Worker

Irving, TX – Ignacio Salazar, President, and CEO of ����ֱ�� NATIONAL, today issued the following statement in observance of Labor Day 2021, Monday, September 6th:

“Labor Day is an opportunity for our country to celebrate the ever-enduring power of our country’s talented and diverse civilian labor force which reached 164.6-million in February 2020 before the pandemic began and has already surpassed 161-million as our economic recovery continues steadily. This resilience is a testament to each worker in every industry, trade, and profession and proves that labor in all its forms has historically fueled our greatest economic achievements.

As impressive is the productivity of the American worker. According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the trend continues to show increases in the level of work being performed and the number of hours being worked during the past year. Also, labor output now is greater than it was in the three-month period before the pandemic. American workers adapt to confront and overcome challenges.

The history of Labor Day is rooted deeply in the belief that every worker’s contribution matters and is worthy of being recognized. Evidence of this is that the holiday started with local ordinances passed in America’s towns and cities in the mid-1880’s. Starting with Oregon, more than 28 states made it an official observance and by 1894, Congress made it a legal national holiday.

The most beautiful part of Labor Day is that this is the one holiday of the year when title does not determine who is praised for his or her work. From those who work in our fields and factories, to our first responders, healthcare workers, laborers in construction or professionals, executives, and CEO’s; every man, woman and yes, young workers too, can claim Labor Day is America saying thanks to them. Why not? After all, it takes millions of us daily to keep our country moving forward. So, to every worker, we say job well done!”

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