According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the day is “dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers”.
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Its conception and, over the years, its evolution have about as many nuances as any of our traditional holidays.
Technical support, public safety and security workers are most likely to report for duty as we hit the pool one last time.
The national holiday grew out of the labor movement in the late 19th century in which people protested, went to jail and some were injured or killed so that we can enjoy numerous job benefits that we have today.
Most employers will be giving their employees a paid holiday on September 5 as part of a great American tradition. The worst were in NY at 32.6 minutes and Maryland at 32.3 minutes. Children – some as young as 5 – worked in factories and no one was guaranteed a minimum wage. The Labor Day parade is the largest parade of the year in Dubuque. Consider taking a few minutes this holiday to learn a little more about the USA labor movement, and don’t forget to recognize where we are today and to appreciate those who fought so hard to get us here. It was also a time of poor working conditions and child labor. But when it was originally conceived as a federal holiday, it was as a concession to the labor movement after bloody union unrest that left 30 striking workers dead. The American Railway Union was against the Pullman Company and the federal government as 4,000 workers went on strike. These protests would turn into riots in many cities, causing President Grover Cleveland to call in troops of the United States Army to break the strikers.
The first Labor Day parade was held in New York City. So let’s all work hard all around the year to enjoy our Labor Day.
The origins of Labor Day are somewhat murky, but this much we know: The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated September 5, 1882, in New York City.
But why do we celebrate Labor Day and what is its history?
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USA Today notes Labor Day’s violent beginnings. But while road trips and backyard barbecues are now staples of Labor Day, the origins of the holiday bear little resemblance to the celebrations of today. That means we must protect our economy and our working men and women from unfair trade deals. In the end, 30 people were killed at the hands of the USA military and the U.S marshals and striker violence caused $80 million in damages.
