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BEACON
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Volume 80, Number 35
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Labor Day 2015: Shared Prosperity for a StrongerAmerica
by Senior Airman Joseph Dangidang
452 AMW public affairs
The theme for this year’s Labor Day is
The labor movement grew out of the
ca.” The Labor Department’s Website (dol.
gov) states that “Shared prosperity is not
just about economic fairness, but also na-
tional strength. We are a stronger nation
when we field a full team. On Labor Day,
and every day, we’re about building shared
prosperity for a stronger America.”
The site’s posted stories include fair and
equal pay, education and training, merging
your job and family duties, opportunities
for all, and the worker’s voice.
Some may only know Labor Day as just
another day off and a good reason to travel,
barbeque, party, visit friends and family,
partake in fun activities, or find other re-
laxing ways to enjoy the long weekend. Al-
though the origin of the upcoming holiday
may be a little vague to some, many un-
derstand the labors of those before us who
helped build that shared prosperity.
So, what does Labor Day mean and how
According to the United States De-
partment of Labor, the first Monday in
September is designated as Labor Day,
and is a creation from the labor move-
ment that began in the formative years of
Flu Season – That time of the year again!
by Maj. David Haupt
452nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron
Just another month and it will be that
time of the year again, the dreaded Flu Sea-
son. The flu, which is highly contagious,
can be deadly and has resulted in nearly
50,000 deaths annually. Help us serve you
to protect yourself, your family and fellow
by obtaining your annual flu vaccination as
required per Air Force policy.
The seasonal flu is a highly contagious
respiratory illness caused by flu viruses
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the American nation.
ers put into building our great country.
need to protect common interest of work-
ers; better wages, reasonable hours, and
safer work conditions. The movement led
efforts to stop child labor, give health ben- According to American Automobile Asso-
efits and provide aid to workers who were
injured or retired (history.com).
In order to honor the social and eco-
nomic achievements of American workers,
Labor Day was created and has been in ob-
servance for more than 100 years. It consti-
tutes an annual national tribute because of
the contributions workers have made to the
strength, prosperity, and well-being of our
country (dol.gov).
So when you celebrate Labor Day, keep
that can cause mild to severe illness and
in some cases can lead to death. You can
acquire and spread the virus to other unit
members, friends, and family. In addition
to serious illness, the flu can significantly
decrease unit readiness and impede mis-
sion accomplishment.
The 452 AMW Vaccination Team, sup-
ported by all medical units on base, will
strive to serve you in obtaining your flu
vaccination in a timely manner. Our goal
is to provide flu vaccinations to 95 per-
cent of participating personnel base-wide
in mind all the hard work American work-
Labor Day weekend marks the last holi-
day weekend of the summer. So if you’re
planning to travel, don’t expect to be alone.
ciation, there were 32.3 million Labor Day
travelers in 2011, and that number has been
steadily increasing over the years, reaching
an estimated 35.1 million in 2014. This year
AAA forecasts about 35.5 million travelers
during Labor Day weekend. Though only a
1-percent increase from the previous year,
it is considered the highest number of ex-
pected travelers since the Great Recession.
Enjoy the fruits of their labor (and yours)
and be safe!
by the end of the December Unit Train-
ing Assembly. In addition to the usual
452 AMDS clinic hours, the 452 AMW
Vaccination Team will be hosting the an-
nual Mass Immunization Site and a Wing
Commander’s Call Mobile Shot Team.
Times and locations will be announced as
they become available.
Let’s all do our part at making this
year’s Flu Campaign a huge success.
Please take the time to obtain your flu
vaccination, thus protecting yourself and
others around you.