Presidential Documents

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Federal Register 

Vol. 75, No. 174 

Thursday, September 9, 2010 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 8555 of September 3, 2010 

Labor Day, 2010 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Working Americans are the foundation of our Nation’s continued economic 

success and prosperity. From constructing the first transcontinental railroad 

to shaping our city skylines, they have built our country and propelled 

it forward. Through great innovation and perseverance, our labor force has 

forged America as a land of limitless possibility and a leader in the global 

marketplace. On Labor Day, we honor the enduring values and immeasurable 

contributions of working men and women today and throughout our history. 

As we recognize the contributions of the American workers who have built 

our country, we must continue to protect their vital role and that of organized 

labor in our national life. Workers have not always possessed the same 

rights and benefits many enjoy today. Over time, they have fought for 

and gained fairer pay, better benefits, and safer work environments. From 

the factory floors during the Industrial Revolution to the shopping aisles 

of today’s superstores, organized labor has provided millions of hard-working 

men and women with a voice in the workplace and an unprecedented 

path into our strong middle class. By advocating on behalf of our families, 

labor unions have helped advance the safe and equitable working conditions 

that every worker deserves. 

Today, as we emerge from the worst recession since the Great Depression, 

far too many American workers remain without a job. With every work 

hour lost and every plant closure and layoff, families and communities 

struggle to make ends meet and face difficult decisions about how to stay 

afloat. Yet, in the face of this tremendous challenge, our workers have 

renewed their commitment to achieving the American dream by training 

and educating themselves for careers crucial to our long-term competitiveness. To rebuild our economy, my Administration is focusing on job training 

and investing in industries that cannot be outsourced. By focusing on recovery at home, we are saving or creating millions of jobs in America and 

supporting the working men and women who will drive our 21st-century 

economy. More remains to be done, but we have taken important steps 

forward toward recovery. 

American workers have always been ready to roll up their sleeves, clock 

in, and earn an honest living. That steady determination is why I have 

confidence in the American economy and confidence that we can overcome 

the challenges we face. There is no greater example of our country’s resolve 

and resilience than that of our workers. As we celebrate Labor Day, we 

honor those who have advanced our Nation’s strength and prosperity— 

American workers. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 6, 2010, 

as Labor Day. I call upon all public officials and people of the United 

States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that acknowledge the tremendous contributions of working Americans 

and their families. 


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55254 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 174 / Thursday, September 9, 2010 / Presidential Documents 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of 

September, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence 

of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth. 

[FR Doc. 2010–22704 

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