This is one of the silliest things Mike has ever written: "Today is Labor Day. Issues related to labor are frequently addressed here at Distinctly Catholic because, as I have noted before, I cannot think of a single thing that would improve the quality of American democracy — and society — than to have a stronger labor movement."

Many of his articles have this sort of superlative beginning.  Too much crescendo. 

The single biggest thing we could do to improve "democracy" (via work in America) is to instill in us a spirit of generous service and cheerful self-gift, vs. the creeping entitlement that has overtaken America's workforce.

You owe me, I won't do work beneath me, what perks do I get, what's in it for me, how much time do I get for vacation, when is my next raise, I'm bored.

Catholics could really change the tenor of labor by living our lay vocation far more heroically and humbly.  

"How can I give even more of me...as an act of love for God, serving His children?"