00:00Labor Day, by definition, is a day where America's workforce is meant to take a well-deserved day off as summer comes to a close.
00:07But many Americans are still suiting up for a day at the office.
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00:16According to a 2015 Bloomberg survey, 97% of employers give the majority of their workers a paid day off,
00:23but 41% of employers will still have some employees working.
00:26Labor Day has been a massive sales event for decades now, so many retailers keep their doors open for the millions of Americans looking for deals.
00:34Someone's got to keep the power on and the train's running.
00:37Utilities like electrical repair workers, telecommunications officers, and transit officers are all on call.
00:44Thankfully, emergency and safety personnel will also be working.
00:48Firefighters, police officers, and nurses will all be doing their duty to keep your holiday safe and healthy.
00:53The good news for many of these workers is that they will likely be getting a little extra for their time.
00:58According to the same Bloomberg study, 86% of employers with staff working will be paying extra for the holiday.
01:05Some employers will even provide an extra day off for those who have to work.
01:09So while you're at your barbecues and enjoying the summer fun, be sure to toast those who are still hustling to keep the world moving.
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