"Downsized Labor Day" to Honor Out-of-Work, Too: September 7 Called a "Bittersweet Holiday" this Year.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- In light of the challenging economy, Americans across the country are asked to express gratitude at their Labor Day Labor Day, holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September to honor the laborer. It was inaugurated by the Knights of Labor in 1882 and made a national holiday by the U.S. Congress in 1894. gatherings for their jobs, as well as to remember and honor those who are out-of-work. "Downsized Labor Day, Monday, September 7, asks those who are employed to commit to do one thing during the week for someone who has lost their job: return their call, help them make a networking connection or invite them to lunch," says Carol Orsborn, Ph.D., who conceived of the revised holiday after being downsized from her duties as a corporate executive. Orsborn, now senior strategist strat·e·gist n. One who is skilled in strategy. Noun 1. strategist - an expert in strategy (especially in warfare) strategian market strategist - someone skilled in planning marketing campaigns with VibrantNation.com, the leading website devoted exclusively to successful women over 50, is author of the new book The Year I Saved My (downsized) Soul: A Boomer Woman's Search for MeaningOand a Job. (VN Books). Orsborn also calls upon family and friends to build a moment of silence into public and family gatherings at 5 p.m.--the hour traditionally associated with the end of the work day--to honor and remember those who have been downsized. "For millions of Americans who have lost their jobs, the notion of celebrating a day off from work makes Labor Day a bittersweet bittersweet, name for two unrelated plants, belonging to different families, both fall-fruiting woody vines sometimes cultivated for their decorative scarlet berries. holiday this year," says Orsborn. "Every family has been impacted by the Recession. Even the majority who are still working are tending to the emotional needs of laid-off spouses and supporting their underemployed un·der·em·ployed adj. 1. Employed only part-time when one needs and desires full-time employment. 2. Inadequately employed, especially employed at a low-paying job that requires less skill or training than one possesses. family members," says Orsborn. "The majority amongst us who have jobs have much to be grateful for, indeed. But putting down the hot dogs and beer for a moment will also be a sign of respect and hope for those who are unemployed." The Year I Saved My (downsized) Soul: A Boomer Woman's Search for MeaningOand a Job recounts Orsborn's tumultuous journey through recessionary times, struggling to make sense of both personal and societal so·ci·e·tal adj. Of or relating to the structure, organization, or functioning of society. so·ci  e·tal·ly adv.Adj. tribulation. The book is available as both a trade paperback trade paperback n. A paperback book that is typically of better production quality, larger size, and higher price than a mass-market edition, intended for sale in bookstores. at Amazon.com and electronically, including free syndication on DivineCaroline.com. For more information visit: www.DownsizedLaborDay.com. |
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