Aug. 31, 2008 - Happy Labor Day

The Origins

The origins of Labor Day in the United States are not well known.  It is generally believed that this “last summer holiday”, as we now know it, began more than 100 years ago n New York City. 

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.

We might pay homage, as a memorial, to the men and women of the l9th century who gave us the economic base our working men and women enjoy today. 

For more on Labor Day visit the U.S Department of Labor online.