Labor Day

As a nation, we celebrate Labor Day to recommit ourselves each year to the idea that everyone who works hard in America has a chance to get ahead.

It's a goal that motivates President Obama every single day. It's why he's fighting for a better bargain for the middle class.

Getting ahead means a good education and a home of your own. It means health care when you get sick and a secure retirement even if you’re not rich. Above all else, it means a good job that pays a good wage.

So this Labor Day, take a moment to watch President Obama talk about why this holiday is so important, then share it with your friends:

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