Labor Day is a time to honor the men and women who build the homes, factories, highways and railroads that keep our nation strong. Acting Secretary of Labor Liz Peek used the holiday to thank American workers and to remind the country that the Trump administration has placed the workforce at the center of its economic agenda.
Job numbers show continued momentum
According to the Department of Labor, the economy added 162,000 jobs in August, marking another month of solid growth. Since President Trump assumed office, more than 1 million private‑sector jobs have been created, a figure the administration says reflects a resurgence of American manufacturing and construction.
Revitalizing manufacturing and skilled trades
For eight consecutive months, manufacturing output has risen, and factories that once faced decline are seeing new investment. The administration reports that jobs lost overseas are returning, helping to revive communities that were left behind. To ensure workers can fill these positions, the Labor Department has expanded registered apprenticeship programs, giving Americans a pathway to high‑paying skilled‑trade careers.
Preparing for the AI era
Rather than treating artificial intelligence as a threat, the Labor Department is developing training programs that integrate AI into the workplace. The goal is to turn the technology into a source of job creation, business expansion and wage growth, ensuring that American workers remain competitive in the global economy.
Investments and future outlook
President Trump has secured trillions of dollars in new investments from both domestic companies and foreign partners. These funds are being directed toward infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and research initiatives that promise to keep the United States at the forefront of innovation.
Across the country, universities are producing a new generation of STEM graduates ready to take on tomorrow’s tech jobs, while towns and cities see a surge of pride as more products bear the “Made in America” label.
Commitment to families and faith
The administration emphasizes that a strong economy supports families’ ability to raise children, worship God and live in the communities built by previous generations. By keeping the American worker at the heart of policy, the Labor Department aims to preserve the values that make our nation resilient.
Acting Secretary Peek concluded her Labor Day message with a call for continued hard work and unity, urging every American to take pride in the nation’s greatest asset – its workforce.
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