Happy Labor Day!

Celebrating America's workers. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( September 2, 2024 Good morning. Today, we're applauding your hard work with a very special Labor Day edition — and [a personal piece from me about losing my mom](, who died on this holiday in 2014. We'll be back tomorrow with your usual Wake-Up Call. Hope you're enjoying a wonderful long weekend!   Clock In [Gif of a woman welding with a ''Happy Labor Day!'' message]( KCM/Getty Images We care deeply about American workers, and you can get regular insights about our topsy-turvy professional world in [Wake-Up Call at Work](, a must-read newsletter (published on my LinkedIn profile) that includes takes like... Get ahead: Office politics are no joke. We've got [the secret to gaining power at work]( as a woman, plus a look at [the common bias that could be holding you back](. Increase your income: Get an expert's tips for [how to effectively ask for a raise]( — and if that seems like a dead end, find out [whether your favorite pastime can earn you extra cash](. Call it a day: If you're ready to wrap up your career, here's [my advice about nurturing hobbies during retirement](. If you've still got years of work ahead, consider [this innovative strategy for retiring early](. [SUBSCRIBE TO WAKE-UP CALL AT WORK](   In Memoriam [Katie Couric and her mother]( Brian Dorsey Studios My mom died 10 years ago this Labor Day. I was driving in my friend Charlie’s car and said to her, “I have a pain in my heart. I can’t breathe.” Moments later, my brother Johnny called to say my mom was gone. Today, I'm sharing [an emotional remembrance of this very special woman](. [READ MORE](   Don't Miss Out! [A collage of signs promoting sales and discounts]( Getty Images It wouldn't be Labor Day without major markdowns from your favorite retailers, and we've got [your complete guide to the best sales happening right now](. Let's start with these... - AirPods, a fabulous latte frother, packing cubes, and more are on our list of [Amazon's most sensational steals](. - You definitely want to check out [the wide-ranging discounts at Nordstrom](, including great prices on Barbour outerwear, Jo Malone perfumes, and more. - Try Wake-Up Callers' favorite pillow for yourself with [35% off at Cushion Lab](. - [The end-of-season sale at Spanx]( features big deductions on the airplane-ready [AirEssentials collection]( and, of course, [shapewear](. - We waded through [the robust sale section at J.Crew]( to bring you our picks for [the most fashionable finds](. [DISCOVER MORE SALES](   Thanks for reading! Want to stay connected? Subscribe right here: 💪 Wake up well: [Body and Soul]( 🍴 See what's cooking: [Good Taste]( 🌎 Explore the planet: [Ripple Effect]( 🛒 Bargain-hunt: [The Shop Edit]( 👔 Clock in: [Wake-Up Call at Work](   Have questions or comments? Drop us a line at info@katiecouric.com. Update your preferences or [unsubscribe]( If you buy something through this email, KCM may earn a commission. Katie Couric Media, 75 Varick St, Ste 12, New York, NY - 10013-1917 Copyright © 2024 Katie Couric Media, All rights reserved.