Happy Labor Day Weekend

Some Labor Day statistics about American workers from the U.S. Census Bureau:

· Labor Day Weekend will mark the celebration of 154.5 million workers in America over the age of 16, including 82.6 million men and 71.9 million women; 28% of those workers work more than 40 hours per week.

· There are 7.7 million Americans who work more than one job; about 288,000 moonlighters work full time at both jobs.

· There are 15.6 million American workers who belong to labor unions.

· There are 10.4 million self-employed workers in America; 5.4 million work at home.

· 3.1 million Americans commute 90 or more minutes to work each way.

Largest American occupations Number of employees:

Teachers 7.1 million

Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists 778,000

Chefs and head cooks 345,000

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs 333,000

Firefighters 288,000

*I started working at age 12 mowing lawns for summer residents in Three Lakes. Later I went to work for my family in the Heating & A/C business for a summer. My next job was as a dishwasher & waiter for the Three Lakes Rod & Gun Club. Then, at age 15 (almost 16) I got my 1st job in radio in Eagle River. The rest is history.

Working From Home

A record number of companies in North America are permitting employees to work from home, according to a survey from WorldatWork. 42% of U.S. companies surveyed say they have offered their employees work-from-home programs this year, up from 30% last year. In Canada, the jump was even bigger – from 25% last year to 40% this year.

*I've mentioned a time or two that I've been very fortunate to work some limited hours from home also. Here's a picture of my home recording studio.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend! WJVL will continue to work hard to play MORE of Today's Pure Country AND Your All Time Favorites!