“On behalf of the Officers, the Business Agents, the staff of Local 776, and myself, I would like to wish all working men and women a Happy Labor Day. American Labor built our great country. America became a world leader thanks to the men and women who built it. America is stronger when America works.”

 The Labor Movement created Labor Day in the late 19th century, and it became a federal holiday in 1894. As an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, Labor Day originated during one of the most dismal chapters in American labor history. In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks to eke out a basic living.

“Every laborer deserves a reward; today is your day, take a moment to reflect on what your work provides you and your family, be proud of what you do, be proud to live and work in our great country, be proud to be a Teamster! So, today, relax and do something fun. Be motivated, stay determined, and keep the fire burning within you.”

Fraternally,

Ed Thompson

President, Teamsters Local 776

When the City of York held a Labor Day Parade, Local 776 proudly participated!