Happy Labor Day to everyone in the USA

 

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States.  There is no set day for the event, other than it is celebrated on the first Monday in September.  

  Canada's Labour Day is also celebrated on the first Monday of September.   

Labor Day originated in the late 19th century during the rise of the labor movement. It was created to celebrate the achievements and contributions of workers.  The holiday became an official federal holiday in 1894, following a period of labor unrest and strikes that highlighted the need for better working conditions.

  The holiday symbolizes the contributions of workers to the development and achievements of the United States, making it a significant day in our American culture.  It's a celebration of the social and economic achievements of U.S. workers. 

 

According to the Department of Labor: 

Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states. After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation. New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday. 

   The day is often celebrated with parades, speeches, and parties.