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Labor Day is observed as a day of rest and honor for the United States workforce. It became a national holiday in 1894, during an era when US industry was on the rise, fueled by a massive influx of immigrant labor. Labor Day is one of the busiest travel days of the year.
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Fast Facts
- Labor Day is always on the first Monday in September
- Began in 1883
- One of ten Federal Holidays
- Unofficially marks the end of summer
- An old-fashioned custom forbids wearing white after Labor Day
- 2008: Falls on September 1
- 2008: Over 34 million people expected to travel at least 50 miles during the holiday weekend
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Timeline
- 1882: Proposed by labor leader and machinist Matthew Maguire
- 1883: First unofficial Labor Day observed by unions in New York City, on September 5
- 1884: Switched to first Monday of September
- 1885: Observance spread to other American cities
- 1887: First official Labor Day legally recognized in Oregon
- 1894: US Congress makes Labor Day a national holiday
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THE FEMALE MACK IS BACK! [ JUST GOT HOME FROM A LONG DAY'S LABOR ]
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@BossDonFlyRayy lmao #goodtimes when me and my right hand hit labor day parade and bitches was stalking us...tlkin buh wats ya name.bitchhhh
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#goodtimes juve & labor day 09' ; #shoutouts my sis jahkeesha;; met my fake future that day«yu know who yu are (drake voice) #subliminal
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View All Labor Day Questions (3538) | Ask a QuestionDo you know of any great Labor Day sales, deals, or bargains? (15 Answers)Macy’s is having a labor day sale through Monday at midnight. If you shop online you save an extra 25% off.That’s a total of 40-70% in savings. Sale prices are ... read moreDoes anybody have great Labor Day travel plans? (1 Answer)I have had a good few trips in the last few years for the labour day weekends, but i am trying to make this one special. My inspiration was the ... read moreMe, momma, sister, and niece are taking an all ladies trip for Labor Day Weekend. We were gonna go to the beach...any other ideas or places? (1 Answer)Any wineries? The youngsters may not like, but usually there's a really neat orchard/property to hang out at. Free/cheap wine tastings are FUN! read moreWhy no white after Labor Day? (3 Answers)"As with many customs and etiquette dictums, it's difficult to pin down the reason behind the prohibition against white after Labor Day. We searched on variations of "wear white after ... read more
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Mr. Lewis returned from Colorado after Labor Day. Instead of being refreshed, he looked worn and sported a beard for a day. He told Steele Alphin, ...Wall Street Journal (November 08, 2009) -
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46-year-old Art Clemons was killed Labor Day 2007 in Baldwin County, Alabama, while riding his bike on the side of the road. According to court reports, ...WJHG-TV (November 08, 2009)
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U.S. citizens are now using day labor centers to get a few hours of work. Bear in mind that U.S. taxpayer dollars were used to build many day labor centers where the pay is often cash under the table and illegal workers are used. ...economicpopulist.org (November 08, 2009) -
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But Movie ... BTR Launches New Premium Feature: Host Your Show Using... Starting this week, as a premium host on BlogTalkRadio you can host your show using Skype, ... Labor Day. Sodrivenmagazine. Sodrivenmagazine ...blogtalkradio.com (November 08, 2009) -
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By putting off the immigration reform debate until the spring, Schumer puts it that much closer to another Labor Day -- Labor Day 2010 -- when lawmakers will be spending much of their time back home trying to win re-election. ...realclearpolitics.com (November 06, 2009)
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