Every year on the first Monday in September, people celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day falls on Monday, September 2, in 2024.
Although a bill honoring Labor Day was initially introduced in New York, it was Oregon that passed a legislation recognizing the holiday on February 21, 1887
Who Founded Labor Day?
Although it's not totally obvious, two workers have a strong case to be named the Founders of Labor Day.
First Labor Day
According to the Central Labor Union's plans, the first Labor Day holiday was observed on Tuesday, September 5, 1882 in New York City.
First Labor Day
A Just one year later, on September 5, 1883, the Central Labor Union celebrated Labor Day for the second time.
In American cities and towns, Labor Day is still observed with parades, barbecues, picnics, fireworks, and other public events, particularly throughout the extended Labor Day weekend.
In addition to raising the standard of life in the country and helping to produce the most that the world has ever seen, American labor has also advanced our fundamental principles of political and economic democracy.
In addition to raising the standard of life in the country and helping to produce the most that the world has ever seen, American labor has also advanced our fundamental principles of political and economic democracy.