Monday, September 2, 2013

Happy Labor Day 2013

Dear readers,

Happy Labor Day!

To learn about the origins of Labor Day, consider visiting the U.S. Department of Labor website.

History of Labor Day

To give you the short version,

"Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country."

The first Labor Day was on September 5th, 1882 in New York City.

-L

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