Labor Day
In working as an ASVAB tutor, I discuss various American holidays, observances, and anniversaries on my blog posts. Today is Labor Day. Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September. It is celebrated annually. This holiday celebrates the social and economic achievements of American words. The origin of Labor Day lies in the late nineteenth century when labor activists wanted a federal holiday to recognize the contribution of American workers. American workers have made many contributions to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our nation. It is currently a federal holiday. Before it was a federal holiday, it was recognized by activists and individual states. Ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886 to lead to pass state legislation. The first state to introduce a bill was New York. The first state to pass a law to recognize Labor Day was Oregon in 1887. The next four states to pass the law in 1887 were Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. By the end of the 1880’s, Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania passed the law. 23 more states passed the law by 1894. Congress passed an act to make it a legal federal holiday on June 28, 1894. Labor Day is a day of picnics, parade, get-togethers, and other public gatherings.
