Intersting Facts About the U.S. Labor Force

Labor Day began in 1882 as the start of the labor movement and celebrates the social and economic achievements of American workers on the first Monday of September each year. Here are some interesting facts about the U.S. labor force:

• In May 2009 there were 155.1 million people (age 16 and up) in the labor force.
• The professions with the most workers include teachers, customer service representatives, registered nurses, computer software engineers, chief executives, and janitors and building cleaners.
• There are 10.3 million independent contractors.
• 7.7 million people hold down more than one job.
• 28% work more than 40 hours per week, and 8% work more than 60 hours per week.

Find out more interesting facts about the U.S. labor force, and happy Labor Day!

Remembering Hurricane Katrina on 5th Anniversary

This weekend marks the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and to mark the milestone the non-profit, Rebuilding Together, has set out to renovate 50 New Orleans homes in 5 days. The tremendous effort, known as “Fifty for Five,” has received the support of HGTV, Sears, and many others to help revitalize the area. Keep track of the group’s renovations and rebuilding efforts during the event here.

Rebuilding Together is renovating 50 homes in New Orleans in 5 days to mark the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Here are some ways you can remember Hurricane Katrina:

• Watch Spike Lee’s 5-year Hurricane Katrina follow-up documentary, “If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise” on HBO.
• Learn about New Orleans transplants in Kansas City.
• See dramatic before and after photos of the hurricane.
• View photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

Spring cleaning has come and gone, and chances are it’s been months since you did a good home maintenance checkup. Many household maintenance and health issues can be avoided with some simple preventative measures. Here’s several great articles that should help you get started on seasonal home maintenance:

Bi-Annual Household Cleaning

Month-by-Month Home Maintenance Schedule

Easily Overlooked Home Maintenance

Don’t forget to…

• Clean or replace household filters such as furnace and pool filters.
• Clean air vents and ducts.
• Keep the chimney clean and remove any ashes.
• Check or install a chimney screen.
• Clean fan and vacuum blades.
• Pull weeds by hand or use a natural or eco-friendly weed killer.
• Clear out rain gutters.
• Check the exterior of your home for bees nests.

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