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Interesting Fact About Labor Day.

"Ah, Labor Day - a day to relax and savor the end of summer and the last long weekend of sunshine and fun, right? This may be how most Americans see Labor Day today, but it is far from its true meaning which dates back to the height of the industrial revolution.

Labor Day was originally established as a day to honor those who toiled twelve hours a day, seven days a week to keep American running in the late 1800's.


Recognizing the history of Labor Day may enhance the holiday's meaning for you and your family. Here are a few facts you may not have known about this day that is dedicated to America's workers.

There are two versions of who created Labor Day - Peter J. McGuire, secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, suggested the day be put aside to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all grandeur we behold."

The second Labor Day creation version involves Matthew Maguire, secretary of the Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, NJ, who proposed the holiday while acting as secretary of the Central Labor Union in 1882. Maguire planned to have a picnic and demonstration in honor of American laborers.

Tuesday, September 5th, 1882 marked the first Labor Day celebration in New York City when 10,000 workers took an unpaid holiday and marched in Union Square, marking the first Labor Day parade. These participants vocalized grievances with employers as well as celebrated the American workers' accomplishments. The next year a similar demonstration was held on the same day."

If you are interested in the entire article written by Charlotte Buelow a business writer, you can find it at

(http://www.content4reprint.com/culture-and-society/labor-day-fun-facts-and-stats.html).

Let's acknowledge the many American workers who have contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. The Industrial Revolution was an era that we shall never see the likes of again!

WISHING YOU A VERY ENJOYABLE LABOR DAY.