Stop the Spread
PREVENT COLDS AND THE FLUWITH KID-FRIENDLY TEACHING TOOLS
A COMPANY IS ONLY AS GOOD AS ITS EMPLOYEES
And We’re Convinced We Have the Best!
At the height of the Industrial Revolution, the average American worker spent up to 12 hours at work for seven days a week just to make ends meet. To make those long days worse, workers often faced unsafe workplace environments with insufficient access to breathable air. With the integration of labor unions, however, these employees began organizing strikes to protest poor conditions and encourage employers to renegotiate hours and pay. Then, on Sept. 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march from City Hall to Union Square in New York City, holding the first Labor Day parade in U.S. history. The idea of a “workingmen’s holiday,” celebrated on the first Monday in September, caught on in other industrial centers across the country, and many states passed legislation recognizing it. While Congress would not legalize this influential workingmen’s holiday until 12 years later, modern societies continue to regard Labor Day as an important event that pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers all across the country. Here at Janet Davis Cleaners, we believe Labor Day to be one of the best holidays because it allows us to openly acknowledge all the wonderful employees who work for us. Every business aims to find a hardworking and dedicated group of team members, but we feel especially thankful for the ones who come through our doors each and every day. While many people know that Janet Davis Cleaners is a five- generation-owned company, few realize we have several second- generation employees. In fact, we even had a third-generation employee work with us for eight years. To us, there’s no better compliment than seeing one of our team members enjoys their role and work environment so much that they encourage their family members to apply as well! Just as one of our main goals is to treat our patrons and their belongings with high-quality care, so too do we try to find new ways to keep our employees happy to come to work. As a result, they’ve referred us to people they know, and we hope that you will, too! If you know someone who could benefit from our services, show them this newsletter so they can give us a call!
School is back in session, but your child may be bringing home more than just random facts. Germs and bacteria that spread the common cold and flu are most prevalent in schools, but while these illnesses are strong, prevention is simple. Teach your kids how to prevent the spread of bacteria this season with these helpful tips.
BUT MOMMY DOESN’T COVER HER NOSE!
Kids learn more by watching what you do rather than listening to what you tell them to do. Get in the habit of covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, and then wash your hands. Make hand sanitizer and facial tissues readily available in your home and be sure to wash your hands before every meal. In addition, stick to healthy habits when you do feel sick. Drink fluids, get plenty of rest, and seek medical attention when it’s warranted. If your children see you taking care of yourself, they will be more likely to do the same for themselves in the future. Hand washing and nose blowing are about as fun as … well, just that. It’s no wonder children don’t want to take time out of their busy play schedules to combat nasty germs. Instead of making these important steps a chore, make basic hygiene fun. Use fun songs to teach the proper way to cover a sneeze, or do a science experiment to teach your children about the germs that are spread through just one sneeze. (According to research, sneezes can travel anywhere from 19–26 feet at 100 miles per hour!) For crafty kids, let them decorate tissue boxes or hand sanitizer containers to give hygiene some flair. Soon enough, you’ll find them being smarter about their health. As kids pack into classrooms this fall, germs will fly faster than this past summer did. Prevent the spread of the common cold and flu by learning more tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention online at CDC.gov. AHH ... AHH ... ACHOO!
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