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Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation today, declaring September 2, 2024, as Labor Day in the State of California.
The proclamation reads: "On Labor Day, we recognize and thank all the working people who sustain our state and nation and fuel our prosperity."
Newsom emphasized California's commitment to protecting and supporting its diverse workforce. "In recent years, our state has taken historic action to protect warehouse workers from unsafe production quotas, end decades-old exploitative pay practices in the garment industry, give fast-food workers a voice in setting workplace standards, and ensure that workers with disabilities are paid a fair wage," he stated.
The governor also highlighted efforts to expand access to good jobs and address income inequality. "My Administration has released a plan to dramatically expand apprenticeship programs in California, creating more opportunities for people of all backgrounds to earn as they develop valuable skills and experience for the jobs of tomorrow," he said.
Additionally, Newsom announced the development of a new Master Plan on Career Education aimed at prioritizing hands-on learning for students and workers. This initiative is intended to bolster pathways to high-paying careers that do not necessarily require a college degree.
"California is committed to building an economy that works for working people," Newsom asserted. "This Labor Day and every day, we continue our work to expand access to good jobs, secure safe and healthy workplaces, and create new pathways for upward mobility. Together, we can deliver the promise of Labor Day for all hardworking Californians and their families."
The proclamation was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on August 30, 2024. Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber attested it.
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