Laborem Exercens (and a friendly reminder)

It never hurts -- and on Labor Day, it makes particular sense -- to re-read Laborem Exercens.  Here it is.  

Also, just your friendly, regular MOJ Labor Day reminder that, despite what some opportunistic commentators contend, it is not the case that the Church's social teachings -- including her teachings on the dignity of work and the rights of workers -- require, or even recommend, support for public-sector unionism (as it exists today, in today's legal and regulatory context).