Workers Unite & Enjoy That Day Off: The Backstory on Labor Day
And now for something completely different…
If you’ve been working hard the whole year, it’s time to enjoy a break on Monday!
Here are some facts you may not know about Labor Day, courtesy of the Department of Labor:
- The first recognition for Labor Day by the government was passed in 1885 and 1886.
- The first state bill was introduced to New York whereas the first state law was issued in Oregon in 1887.
- Individual states observed the holiday by legislative enactment such as Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.
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