September 2, 2013 - Monument to Labor

[DanaC]

Beautiful. Really stirring.

But would it have killed them to have a woman in there somewhere?

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Beautiful. Really stirring.

Emphatically agreed ... and here's a memorable one

[xoxoxoBruce]

I don't think Sally Field had anything to do with the building of Omaha.

[Lamplighter]

Sally Field, maybe a little ... Omaha, maybe some ... Norma Rae, ginormous

Look closer

Unions gave us:
abolishing child labor
8-hour day,
5-day week
overtime premiums
paid vacation
sick pay
pensions
maternity leave
mandatory safety programs
company-paid health insurance
equal pay for women

Right to Work gave us:
"Be glad you've got your job"

[xoxoxoBruce]

This monument is a salute to the dedication and hard work of all those who built the city of Omaha.

Nothing to do with Norma Rae. As a matter of fact, only vaguely related to Labor Day.

[Lamplighter]

Yes, all those insurance agents wearing their tool belts and hard hats !

Look closer...Here is the vaguely related paragraph from the OP link:

Observed on the first Monday in September,
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.
It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and
became a federal holiday in 1894.
Labor Day also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans,
and is celebrated with parties, parades and athletic events.

Regardless, it's a great piece of city art.

[xoxoxoBruce]

That's because you white collar types only see insurance agents. Real labor is completely invisible to you. Fortunately Placzek and the Omaha Art Commission are better educated.

The op has TWO links, one to the statue and the other to Labor Day History. They are related only in the post.