What are the origins of Labor Day?

Answer 1

Labor unions in Canada were on strike for shorter work hours. American labor leader Peter J. McGuire witnessed one of the unions parades and held a "Labor Day" on September 5, 1882.

Labor Day was first celebrated to honor workers and give them a day of rest. President Cleveland declared it a national holiday to appeal to unions.

Answer 2

Labor Day was first celebrated in the late 1800s as a day for workers to rest. Labor unions were striking for shorter work days and declared a day off.

It later became a national holiday in Canada and the U.S.

Answer 3

Peter McGuire is considered the Father of the Labor Day holiday. An Irish-American cabinet maker and pioneer unionist proposed a day dedicated to all who labor at a meeting of the Central Labor Union

Labor day is an annual holiday devoted to the recognition of working people's contribution to society. It is observed on the first Monday in September in the U.S. and Canada.

Answer 4

500 Years ago, before iPods were invented, there was a great storm. It came in January, in North Carolina. The people were not prepared so they sacrificed a cow to the Goddess Laboradoress, she saved the world that day. So the people of Canada gave her this day; Labor Day.

Answer 5

Labor Day was first celebrated in New York City in 1882 when the Central Labor Union sought to create a day off for working citizens.

It became a national holiday soon after.

Answer 6

Labor Day Started September 07, 2009