The administration pointed to nonfarm payroll gains of more than 500,000 jobs since Mr. Trump took office in January, with all net employment increases coming from private employers. Federal government payrolls have declined as the administration implements workforce reductions.

Central to the administration’s Labor Day message is what President Trump calls the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), described as “the most pro-American worker bill in history.” The comprehensive legislation addresses multiple aspects of worker welfare and economic growth.

Beyond direct financial benefits, the administration has prioritized skills training and vocational education to prepare American workers for high-paying careers.

The administration highlighted several key employment metrics that it says demonstrate the success of its pro-worker policies:

Perhaps most significantly for American families, the administration points to substantial improvements in real wages and inflation control:

The Labor Day announcement comes as the Trump administration seeks to contrast its economic approach with that of the previous administration. Officials emphasized that the employment gains represent a fundamental shift in economic policy priorities.

“This Labor Day, we celebrate not just the contributions of American workers, but their renewed prosperity under policies that put America First,” said a White House official speaking on background.

The administration’s focus on manufacturing revival, trade protections, and skills-based education represents a continuation of Trump’s first-term economic nationalism, now expanded with additional worker-focused tax relief and benefit programs.