Who are we celebrating on Labor Day?
August 30th, 2012
The neon sign you see here is posted prominently in our shop to remind us what the standard is. Ever wonder how many farmers, bakers, and firefighters we have in this country, all striving for quality in their work? Here are the number of Americans in various occupations, according to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report:
- Firefighters: 258,000
- Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists: 718,000
- Chefs and head cooks: 281,000
- Musicians, singers and related workers 179,000
- Bakers 183,000
- Taxi drivers and chauffeurs 286,000
- Service station attendants 96,000
- Farmers and ranchers 825,000
- Pharmacists 232,000
- Teachers 6.5 million
Which ones surprised you?
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