Labor Day Laborers

Monday, September 7th, 2009

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, this event was created by labor union leaders to honor the social and economic achievements of American workers.  The first celebration was first held on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union.  Since 1884, Labor Day has been the […]

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