5 Sept 2021 – Labor Day

Today is Labor Day, it’s a holiday that was established in 1894 to recognize the Labor or working people and the Labor movement, the organizing of workers to represent and campaign for better working conditions and treatment from their employers. I’m sure you’ve studied some of the post-Civil War working conditions in school.

So other than not having School today, what does this have to do with Scouting? It recognizes the value of people and their work. (Courteous, Kind, Helpful, Loyal, Brave) It recognizes that no one owns anyone else, remember they were not that far removed from indentured servants and slavery, employers still thought of employees as “theirs”. By extension, it recognizes a duty of leaders. It recognizes the ability of individuals acting as a group, and with a better vision, can impact positive change.

Have any of you seen the movie “Hidden Figures”? Were there any leaders improving working conditions in that movie?

Katherine Johnson

Al Harrison

John Glenn

As we wrap up our Labor Day, I’d like each of you to think about what you can do either now or in the future as adults to make positive change.