Blue-collar workers celebrating Labor Day say they are happy with their line of work and see good things for the country, a new study says.

The vast majority of blue-collar workers — 86 percent — are happy with their jobs. Eighty-five percent believe their lives are headed in the right direction, and a small majority — 51 percent — say the country is headed in the right direction.

That’s according to a new study of blue-collar workers conducted by the Harris Poll.

“Our survey reveals that blue-collar workers are upbeat, and proud of the work they do,” said Express Employment Professionals Chief Executive Officer Bill Stoller, who commissioned the survey.

“While the news is often full of stories about economic anxieties, this survey shows workers are exceptionally optimistic.”

Stoller said that workers are expressing concerns but “it’s clear that the vast majority of them think things will work out for them and their families.”

Where they don’t think things will work out is with their elected officials.

The poll found “only 30 percent of US blue-collar workers say they trust elected government officials.” The poll said only about half of the respondents believe the federal government is pro-business.

The poll questioned 1,049 American adults whose job requires manual labor in the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and automotive services.