In the U.S. and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City's Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked during the Industrial Revolution. Here, learn the history of Labor Day from Union Square to today.
Video: Why Do Americans And Canadians Celebrate Labor Day?
In the U.S. and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City's Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked during the Industrial Revolution. Here, learn the history of Labor Day from Union Square to today.
Sep 4, 2017
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