National Third Shift Workers Day

Every year on the second Wednesday of May, National Third Shift Workers Day is celebrated to honor the workers who pull night shifts to serve our community.

If you like the fact that companies like McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Walmart are able to operate 24/7, this is due to the people working the third shift. The third shifters are the people who help keep the world you know working at night.

All things including rearranging store shelves, sweeping floors, EMT response to medical emergencies, firefighters and freight train managers are useful in keeping the economy operation.

They are still awake when most people are asleep. National Third Shift Workers Day takes the time to acknowledge the hard work involved in running the third shift and thank them for their services.

Why National Third Shift Workers Day?

We all enjoy our comfort and look forward to getting our work done during the day. However, some businesses and many other services require people to work overtime, especially at night.

It's a common phenomenon for people working at night and putting in their best efforts. Working in the day is one of the basic human instincts; however, people working at night deserve more high appreciation and support.

National Third Shift Workers Day recognizes the sacrifices people make who work night shifts and miss out on quality time with friends and family, large parties and events, and the most important factor - their sleep schedules.

Shift workers not only lose valuable family time at night, but due to their demanding and challenging work schedules, they also tend to miss the important events of the day.

You would only understand their dilemma if you were in their shoes; Therefore, this date has been announced to extend our support and gratitude to those who choose to work the night shift.

Efforts for people to work the night shift for their work can sometimes go completely unrecognized or unnoticed. This day is to honor and support all the men and women who work non-stop throughout the night in business activities or other areas of service.

While there doesn't have to be a specific day to remind you to be kind and acknowledge the efforts of your third shift workers on this day, you can certainly honor night shift workers in your life.

While night shift workers may have acclimated themselves to their lifestyle and may find it very mundane or trivial, underestimating and underestimating their efforts can make them feel lost spirit after a certain time. Therefore, we have to make time for our lives and make them feel acknowledged.

This day is being acknowledged since the turn of the century and was first recognized by Jeff Corbett.

History of National Third Shift Workers Day

The modern concept of shift work became more and more popular since the industrial revolution that was from 1760 to 1840. When both Americas and Europe began to change to new mechanical techniques and processes from the manual production methods, the iron, steam and chemical industries have increased profitability and efficiency. Factory owners can not only be more productive with their existing labor, but can also hire more unskilled manual labor to work around the clock and increase production.

With a strong focus on maximizing productivity, shift work is increasingly recognized as a modern way of working. However, it is such a great thing for the managers of yesterday as well as today with all its revolutionary developments, still has limitations. Due to the unusual nature of night workers, sleep deprivation and other health problems are a major concern for night shift workers.

National Third Shift Workers Day was founded by Jeff Corbett. He wanted to acknowledge the night shift workers who keep our cities and businesses safe and running while we sleep. It is important to understand that night shift work applies not only to the manufacturing industry but also to other businesses and government infrastructure such as water, electricity, and hospitals.

We are grateful that there are people who have dedicated their lives to such an unusual way of working to serve, protect and keep society functioning. Today, we aim to promote and raise awareness of those who keep our store shelves, water and electricity running through the night, and care for the sick, to name a few of the important work that is worth it.

Interesting truths about National Third Shift Workers Day

• The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of night shifts for business and other sectors due to the rapid growth and demands of the workforce and workers.
• During the 1900s, especially in the period 1991-1997, a rapid growth of workers willing to work the night shift was observed. This is in the era of globalization.
• The Working Time Regulations Act announced special privileges for night shift workers to provide special amenities for night shift workers.
• The wages of workers working in the third shift are relatively higher than that of day workers.

Some reasons why National Third Shift Workers Day be important

• Silent Heroes

Night shift workers were considered as nature. The work they do keeps us safe and sometimes provides us with important life supports, from 24-hour fast food restaurants to quick EMTs assisting us any hour of the day or night.

• Keep them motivated

By celebrating this national holiday, we can encourage and promote the great work night shifters bring to the community. This shows them that, although it is difficult to work in the dark, we always remember the sacrifices they have made for us.

• A token gift

An appreciative memento is something that can remind a night shift employee why they do the job they do. Night jobs have lulls that they have to join in, especially if it is a particularly quiet night. Let fill their quiet time with positive memories and messages!

Celebrating National Third Shift Workers Day

• Honoring a night shift worker

Celebrate someone you know working the night shift by treating them to something special. With the burden of night work, they will appreciate recognition for the work and sacrifice they make, which can also be extremely dangerous.

• Protect our hero

Educate yourself about the needs of a night worker and help them in any way you can. Night shift workers are more susceptible to various health conditions than day workers in spite of the emotional stress of missing out on important events in the daily lives of their loved ones.

• Build awareness

National Third Shift Workers Day is a great day to spread to everyone including your friends, family and even your social media. How about showing your support for night shift workers? It raises awareness about National Third Shift Workers Day. They are considered as heroes, who are sometimes taken for granted.