There are people in this country
Who work hard every day
Not for fame or fortune do they strive
But the fruits of their labor
Are worth more than their pay
And it’s time a few of them were recognized.

Hello, Detroit auto workers,
Let me thank you for your time
You work a forty-hour week for a livin’,
Just to send it on down the line
Hello, Pittsburgh steel mill workers,
Let me thank you for your time
You work a forty-hour week for a livin’,
Just to send it on down the line.

This is for the one who swings the hammer,
Driving home the nail
For the one behind the counter,
Ringing up the sale
For the one who fights the fires,
The one who brings the mail
For everyone who works behind the scenes.

You can see them every morning
In the factories and the fields
In the city streets and the quiet country towns
Working together like spokes inside a wheel
They keep this country turning around.

Hello, Kansas wheat field farmer,
Let me thank you for your time
You work a forty hour week for a livin’,
Just to send it on down the line
Hello, West Virginia coal miner,
Let me thank you for your time
You work a forty hour week for a livin’,
Just to send it on down the line.

This is for the one who drives the big rig,
Up and down the road
For the one out in the warehouse,
Bringing in the load
For the waitress, the mechanic,
The policeman on patrol
For everyone who works behind the scenes.

With a spirit you can’t replace with no machine
Hello America, let me thank you for your time…

Song: 40 Hour Week; by Alabama

I thought these song lyrics were so perfect for this week. Just thanking Americans for their hard work each day. Labor Day is about the achievement of American workers. Alabama sang it right when they made this song back in 1986. Geesh, I was only just a baby! I grew up listening to Alabama, and this one always was one of my favorites.

Thank you to all the American workers who put their time in each week. Each one of you does an important job, no matter what it is. If you don’t feel appreciated, you should be! It takes everyone working together as a team to make businesses flow. Thank you for working your part. Wishing you all a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

Southwestern BBQ Chicken Salad

Ingredients:
• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 3 cups cubed cooked chicken- – (I used a rotisserie.)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 can Kernel corn
• 1 can black beans (rinsed well)
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Optional:
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced

Dressing:
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup sour cream
Or to substitute, you could use 1 cup of GREEK yogurt
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional if you don’t like garlic)
• 2 heaping teaspoons taco seasoning
• Salt and pepper for that little extra something

Directions:

1. Take the chicken apart while it’s still hot. Place in a big bowl and mix in BBQ sauce. Then place in the refrigerator for a few hours.

2. Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl except the chips.

3. Whisk the dressing ingredients together.

4. Spoon dressing over salad, then give everything a big toss to combine. Add chips right before ready to eat so they stay crunchy!