Today is a day to honor the hard working, dedicated workers of this great Commonwealth and nation. Â As an Attorney that represents injured workers, I wish many employers got to know the many employees I have come to represent over the years.
Unfortunately, through my work, I too often see the opposite. Â I see dedicated workers who suffer an unfortunate accident on the job that caused significant injury, pain, and go through significant physical, emotional, and financial pain. Â Many times, these employees are top producing employees, but once they suffer a work injury, they suddenly become expendable and their hard work and dedication is quickly forgotten, as they are seen now as nothing more than a liability. Â Employees don’t get up In the morning, hoping for an injury, so they can stay home collecting only a portion of their pay, while fighting pain and trying to stay current on their mortgages or rent.
Work injuries are often times devastating. Â Besides the pain, many injured workers suffer great financial loss and become emotionally distraught. Â It’s a fact. Â The suffering goes well beyond physical pain, which is often times debilitating. Â They suddenly find themselves ignored and treated differently by their employers and bosses. Â It’s gut wrenching.
Today, lets remember that production, sales, and profits are all derived from workers. Â Without workers, without dedicated employees, success and profits don’t exist. Â Let’s remember labor today. Â Let’s honor our work forces. Â Happy and healthy work forces make for increased production that leads to larger profits and a better economy.
HAPPY LABOR DAY!
