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Happy Labor Day

07 Monday Sep 2015

Posted by La Mushpa in Activism, Clothes, Coupon Code, crafts, DIY, Ecuadorian, Environment, Etsy, Fashion, Feminism, holiday, Homemade, Inspiration, Jewelry, Latina, Organic, Political, Politics, Queer, Small Business, T-shirts, Woman Owned Business, Women

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Women Labor DayHappy Labor Day to all! For those who don’t know what Labor Day is all about, here is the skinny. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement (mostly promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor in NYC). Groover Cleaveland made it official in 1887. Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Women Trade UnionNow on to some interesting Labor Day trivia!

  • To take advantage of large numbers of potential customers free to shop, Labor Day has become an important sale weekend for many retailers in the United States. Some buyers retailers claim it is one of the largest sale dates of the year, second only to the Christmas season’s Black Friday. Ironically, because of the importance of the sale weekend, some of those who are employed in the retail sector not only work on Labor Day, but work longer hours. More Americans work in the retail industry than any other, with retail employment making up 24% of all jobs in the United States. As of 2012, only 3% of those employed in the retail sector were members of a labor union.
  • Women were among the earliest factory workers in the mill and textile industries and also among the earliest to organize.
  • 21.3% of women work in service occupations, some of which (domestic work, for example) are not covered by many of the employee protections we celebrate on Labor Day.  This lack of coverage dates back to 1938 when Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act based on a political compromise by which it excluded domestic and agricultural workers, who were primarily African-American. Today, high rates of Hispanic women work in the service sector (33.2%).
  • In high society, Labor Day is (or was) considered the last day of the year when it is fashionable to wear white or seersucker.

We here at Mushpa y Mensa strive to contribute to the strength, prosperity and well being of our country, world and universe in everything we do. From the meaning we put into our art, to all the people we come in contact with at amazing events where we end up and through our online presence. We are blessed to have this job that pushes us to learn so many things from others and hopefully we give back as much to them.

Here is something tangible we can give back today, on the 2nd largest sale date of the year! ;] A free shipping promotion code MAYA007!!! This will get you out of shipping charges on any item(s) at our Etsy Shop. Exciting!!! 😀 Click below to get to our shop and check out our original designs on organic cotton tees, tanks and tops, plush pets with felt made from recycling plastic bottles and stuffed with real lavender, eco-jewelry, coffee and tea cozies made from unique, refurbished fabric amongst tons of other cool stuff. Spread the word!

free shipping codeWe hope everyone has a chill Labor Day and you are doing whatever it is you want to do today and everyday.

– Mushpa y Mensa

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Seeds: A Handmade Terracotta Necklace (For Sale Now!)

09 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by La Mensa in Art, crafts, DIY, Etsy, Homemade, Jewelry, Latina, Lesbian, Small Business, Uncategorized, Woman Owned Business, Women

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Original and one of a kind terra-cotta necklace.

Each bead is hand rolled, hand made, and polished using the simplest of tools

(hands, a needle and a spoon!)

Mushpa y Mensa Terracotta Clay Necklace

If you are looking for original one of a kind jewelry that no one else will have, and you want to support our small business, and want to support two crafty ladies then this is the piece for you!

Mushpa y Mensa Terracotta Clay Necklace

The main bead is imbedded with a white nacre sea shell. Beautifully strong, resilient and iridescent.

Mushpa y Mensa Terracotta Clay Necklace

You can find it, ponder it, and maybe even purchase it at our Etsy store!

-Mensa

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