Labor Day 2022: What is the meaning?
September 5th marks Labor Day
A day to celebrate the contributions of workers in the United States
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States that is celebrated on the first Monday of September. The holiday is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It is a day for recognizing the contributions that workers have made to the country's strength, prosperity, and well-being.
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated in 1882 in New York City. The holiday was created by the Knights of Labor, a national labor union, in response to the poor working conditions and low wages that were common at the time. The Knights of Labor advocated for an eight-hour workday, a six-day workweek, and a living wage. The first Labor Day parade was held in New York City on September 5, 1882, and featured more than 10,000 workers.
In 1894, Congress passed a law making Labor Day a national holiday. The law states that Labor Day is a day to "recognize the dignity of labor and the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country."
Labor Day is a day for all Americans to celebrate the contributions of workers. It is a day to reflect on the progress that has been made in improving the lives of workers, and to recommit to the goal of creating a more just and equitable workplace for all.
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