“Best economy & jobs EVER,” he tweeted this past June on his 500th day in office. No doubt he’ll say something similar as he makes note of Labor Day. So on this Labor Day, I would ask the Trump administration to take a moment to think about the needs of workers, which are, in fact, the needs of business as well. The Trump administration is attempting to stop previously promised raises for civilian federal employees, claiming budget concerns. Read more:A record-breaking market doesn’t matter to most AmericansOn Labor Day, how we can really help workers this fallThe Trump administration’s scandalous handling of student loansTrump’s words don’t buy dinnerWhere did our raises go?

Source: Washington Post September 03, 2018 12:02 UTC