"On this Labor Day, our workplaces are undergoing rapid change. So are American workers. Technology, globalization and new demographics are constantly redefining work. We know that as changes come and years pass, three things remain constant: American workers must have a balance between work and family, rising economic security, and workplaces that are safe and fair. Our challenge is to keep this foundation firm as we manage the changes."
Secretary of Labor, Alexis M. Herman
Labor Day 1999

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