As September draws closer, so does Labor Day, an important federal holiday that honors the laborers of the U.S. and their contribution to the well-being of our country.
Labor Day first started back on September 5, 1882, in New York City with the coordination of the Central Labor Union in New York. Labor Day was a huge step in the direction of the nation starting to value labor workers, as it became a federal holiday in 1984 when former President Grover Cleveland signed a Congressional act to recognize it as a federal holiday.
So, as you enjoy the time off on September 2, think about the significance of Labor Day, and maybe even do more research on its history. For more information about the history of Labor Day, visit here.
