Labor Day Infographic: State Of The Labor Force

Despite its reputation as the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day is about American workers. This infographic by MoneyTips shares the latest employment and retirement numbers of the American workforce.

Sep 2, 2016
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Can you believe that on the first Labor Day, the workers who marched lost a day's pay? Despite its reputation as the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day is about American workers. This infographic by MoneyTips shares the latest employment and retirement numbers of the American workforce.

Have a great Labor Day weekend!

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