As we celebrate Labor Day, it is important to remember that one of the seven Catholic Social Teaching principles is The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers: "The ecomony must serve the people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God's creation. If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic right of workers must be respected - the right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, to organize and join unions, to private property and to economic initiative."

For the statement and addition information from the Catholic Conference of Bishops, please click on this link.  http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/labor-employment/labor-day-statement-2013.cfm