It is not nearly as popular as the other St. Joseph's Day, a solemn feast observed March 19. On this May Day, workers of the world may be too tired to unite, but they can perhaps mediate on the meaning of it all at a time when many feel consumed by their work. But the shrine does get a steady flow of visitors, with its doors unlocked from morning until night. The Mass at noon draws close to 100 worshipers on average. Others come for confession, or simply to sit and pray in the quiet sanctuary.
Some people are out of work, looking for work.
They're asking St. Joseph to help them out. I think we have to emphasize the dignity of work. Work was not above Joseph, or even Jesus. We all collaborate with God in all the work we do. We work not just for ourselves, but for others.