What Is the Meaning of Labor Day?
On the first Monday in September the United States celebrates Labor Day. It is a day with significant meaning for the American working people and is an important day of reflection.
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Identification
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Labor Day started as a celebration by the various labor unions of New York City to honor the union laborer. It has since evolved into a general day or recognition for all American workers.
History
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The first official Labor Day was held by the New York City Central Labor Union on September 5, 1882. In 1884, the Central Labor Union adopted the first Monday in September as Labor Day and encouraged unions all over the country to participate.
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Significance
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In 1894, the U.S. Congress passed legislation recognizing the first Monday in September as Labor Day and making it a holiday for all federal employees.
Types
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From the beginning, the Central Labor Union of New York City used a parade to signify Labor Day. That tradition has remained through the years all over the country.
Fun Fact
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Peter McGuire was the secretary to the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners in New York City in 1882 and is sometimes credited with creating Labor Day. However, the Department of Labor suggests that machinist Matthew Maguire may be the true originator of the Labor Day holiday.
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its an important information but not complete because it does not explain why labour is celebrated on the 1st of may and not the 1st monday of september.
