Labor Day
Transcript: Labor day began in the late 1800s largely because there was a feeling among the general public that the common laborer was being ignored- or even abused Work and Pay 1. Though children only worked 11 hours a day, 6 days a week, many adult workers worked 12 hours a day all week 2. The use of children as low-wage workers was common in the factories 3. Over 2 million children under 15 were employed in the USA Labor Day Today Labor Day Labor Day’s meaning gradually changed. It became known as the last “free” weekend of the summer for children and adults We celebrate to Labor Day to honor the people who fought to get labor laws and who made working conditions okay for the people now What do we do to celebrate Labor Day? All government offices, stores, and businesses are closed on labor day. There are often fireworks and BBQ’s The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883. Other Facts What if you had to work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, as a child? In 1970, after 195 yrs. the US post office protested 210,000 of nations 750,000 postal employees participated, mail paralyzed A strike by 400,000 mine workers in US began, US troops seized railroads and coal mines next month “Labor Day’s meaning gradually changed. It became the last ‘free’ summer weekend for children and adults. It was a reminder we all must return to labors: children to school, adults to work. the first labor day was in 1882, it was believed to have a parade of 10,000 workers in new york. organized by Peter J. McGuire a carpenter and joiners Union secretary When Did Labor Day Become a “Holiday”? In 1884, congress passed a bill to establish labor day as a holiday. President Grover Cleveland signed the bill shortly afterword's, designating the first Monday in September as Labor Day For the first time, minimum ages of employment and hours of work for children are regulated by federal law When Did Labor Day Become A Holiday? Most people don't know about the history of labor day, why it started, or when it became a holiday. What child would want to work all day everyday? Thanks to the children and adults who fought for our rights, we can now enjoy our years as children. In 1884, congress passed a bill to establish labor day as a holiday. President Grover Cleveland signed the bill shortly afterwards, designating the first monday in September as Labor Day For the first time, minimum ages of employment and hours of work for children are regulated by federal law Riley Stoltz, Cara Nedeau, and Abby Wagner
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