CELEBRATE THE WORKERS … THE BACKBONE OF AMERICA!
Labor Day 2022 will occur on Monday, September 5. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events.
1. The first celebrated US Labor Day was on Tuesday, September 5, 1882 in New York City, planned
by the Central Labor Union.
2. 10,000 workers marched from City Hall all the way to 42nd Street and then met with their
families in Wendel’s Elm Park for a picnic, concert, and speeches.
3. Canada is said to have originated the idea of hosting a day honoring the labor movement. In
1872, they held a “Nine-Hour Movement” to show support for striking workers.
4. There is disagreement about who actually proposed Labor Day as a holiday. Some say it was
Peter J. McGuire, who was the cofounder of the American Federation of Labor. Others believe
that it was Matthew Maguire, a machinist.
5. Oregon was the first state to celebrate Labor Day as a legal holiday in 1887.
6. The decision to make Labor Day the first Monday of September was approved on June 28, 1894.
7. Labor Day started as a part of the labor union movement, to recognize the contributions of men
and women in the US workforce, but modernly is seen as a chance to celebrate the last
weekend of summer.
8. Americans worked 12-hour days seven days a week during the 19th century! The Adamson Act
was passed on September 3, 1916 to establish an eight-hour work day.
9. Historians say the expression “no white after Labor Day” comes from when the upper class
would return from their summer vacations and stow away their lightweight, white summer
clothes as they returned back to school and work.
10. There is still a Labor Day parade in New York City, which takes place throughout the 20 blocks
north of the 1882 labor march.
We hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Labor Day weekend filled with friends, family and fun! Should you or a loved one find in need of legal help please contact us today to set up a free consultation. Please contact us by text or phone at (414) 775-7445 or email at laura@jlfwisconsin.com anytime.
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