# Opinion: Why Millions of US Workers Stand All Day While the President Sits

In a Guardian opinion column, Arwa Mahdawi contrasts the many American workers required to stand for long shifts in retail, service and factory jobs with the seated comfort enjoyed by the president and other elites. The piece argues this disparity reflects deeper inequalities in US labor culture and who is expected to endure physical hardship on the job.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

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- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/14/americans-forced-to-work-standing-up-trump-tsa) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT