For many of us—the upcoming Labor Day mostly means a four-day work week. But the holiday of course has its roots in real struggles and has long been a moment to celebrate the achievements of organized labor. Those achievements and struggles are ongoing - from the labor-backed election of Barack Obama to the historic concessions of auto workers. We take a peek into the world of modern-day laborers. For WBEZ, Bill Hillman brings us this audio essay.

More from Bill Hillman:
Running with the Bulls in Pamplona