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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 2013
Page
11
Shafin Alam, manager of Golden Pantry, says regulars share both good and bad life stories as he works 10 to 12 hour shifts from about 6 a.m. to midnight. He notes customers range from bruised spouses to drug addicts and people living below poverty.
Alam, a gas station worker and de facto manager and counselor, discusses his immigrant journey from Bangladesh. He explains why he works long hours, his hopes for his children's futures, and the contrasting conditions at home, referencing Rana Plaza and garment factories. Maayan Schechter reports.
The Department of Labor notes research supporting Matthew Maguire as proposer of Labor Day while Peter J. McGuire is cited by some records as founder. The Central Labor Union organized the first demonstrations in 1882 in New York, with widespread adoption through the 1880s and federal recognition in 1894. Dede Biles, Aiken Standard assignment reporter since 2013, profiles the debate.
Findley thanks volunteers for building the chapter to a higher level and urges continued time talent and financial support as the Red Cross serves those in need in Aiken. She notes growth in partnerships volunteers major gifts and leadership circles and hints at possible future nonprofit work before relocating to Houston with 11 month old Claire.
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