Top 10 Days More Deserving as National Holidays Than Labor Day

5. September 20: Whole Foods Founded

While it may not seem it at first, this day from 1980 should be commemorated on libertarian grounds. Its co-founder, in fact, is an avowed libertarian. Whole Foods co-CEO, John Mackey, promotes the idea of “conscious capitalism.” Opposed to the Marxian view of a class struggle, Mackey promotes a society where labor and business work together.

He advocates corporations treating their employees well and like human beings. It’s not because he’s some big-labor hippy. It’s because he understands that treating employees with dignity creates value. What’s more, he understands that the best vehicle for this is the free market. Whole Foods gave Mackey a platform to show how conscious capitalism can work. For that, the date should be celebrated.