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CELEBRATING THE DIGNITY OF WORK
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day celebration, there is still a debate over who first proposed a day to celebrate the American worker. Was it the carpenter from New York or the machinist from New Jersey? The New Yorker suggested a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold." (Link here)
Despite the eloquence of the carpenter, this NJ company votes for the machinist. Either way, both sought to recognize the American worker and the dignity of labor.
As we celebrate Labor Day 2016, we can't ignore its partner every September- 'Back to School'. And we wonder, who will teach the next generation of manufacturers? Tech schools and community colleges are partnering with local manufacturer
s like Sigma Design Company to give the next generation of workers the technical education and chance to start a manufacturing career in NJ. We recognize that seasoned machinists and other manufacturing tradesmen are also an integral part in this education process.
For senior workers, there might be a desire to slow down but not stop working altogether. Studs Terkel, the author of "Working", writes "Work is about a search for daily meaning as well as daily bread, for recognition as well as cash..." We think working with inventors and designers, and manufacturing right here in NJ can provide immeasurable satisfaction... and some cash.
We do honest work that leads to the creation of tangible products. As most of our work is custom and requires a multitude of talents, we've found that there is nothing that a group of skilled workers cannot figure out! It is that complement of training, age, and experience that makes our projects successful. We are offering experienced tradesmen an opportunity to teach their craft to the next generation of American manufacturers.
If you or someone you know would like to join us, call 732-629-7555 or email Jerry Lynch at
info@sigmadesign.net
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