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Labor Day
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The History of Labor Day 
 A history of the holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September and "dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers." From the U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Labor Last updated Sep 1, 2009 How Labor Won Its Day
This article traces the history of Labor Day back to "Peter McGuire, an Irish-American cabinet maker and pioneer unionist who proposed [in 1882] a day dedicated to all who labor." Also describes Labor Day activities in Detroit, such as the annual march across the Mackinac Bridge, and how Labor Day rallies in Detroit became the launching pad for Democratic presidential candidates to announce their campaigns. From the Detroit News. http://info.detnews.com/redesign/history/story/historytemplate.cfm?id=150&CFID=11882169&CFTOKEN=62855435 Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Aug 11, 2008 Labor Day
Collection of links relating to Labor Day. "Labor Day -- the first Monday in September -- celebrates the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America." Topics include history, facts, labor unions, and job search. From USA.gov, the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Labor_Day.shtml#vgn-history-of-labor-day-vgn Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Aug 11, 2008 Labor Day Marks Appreciation of U.S. Workers
Background about this U.S. holiday celebrated on the first Monday of each September to commemorate workers. Discusses the holiday's origins, contrasts it with May Day (on which a number of European and other nations celebrate International Workers' Day), and explains how Labor Day has traditionally marked the end of summer with activities such as picnics and barbecues. From the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs. http://www.america.gov/st/pubs-english/2006/August/20060824160037jmnamdeirf0.3011896.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jun 28, 2008 Makinac Bridge Walk
Website for the annual Labor Day walk across the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan (in its 51st year in 2008). "The Labor Day bridge walk is the sole exception to the rule prohibiting pedestrians on the bridge." Also includes link to material about the history of the bridge, a photo gallery, and related material. From the Mackinac Bridge Authority. http://www.mackinacbridge.org/annual-bridge-walk-7/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Aug 11, 2008 The Origins of Labor Day
"Read about the turbulent circumstances of Labor Day's birth, browse NewsHour segments on labor and the economy, and explore labor-related resources on the Internet." From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/september96/labor_day_9-2.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Labor Last updated Sep 2, 2004 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Labor Day
Facts and statistics relevant to Labor Day. Topics include the national workforce, pay, earnings, labor union affiliation, health insurance, lengths of commutes, union participation, telecommuting, and more. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012085.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Labor, Statistics Last updated Jul 6, 2008 |
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