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Celebrating Workers on Labor Day

July 21, 2021September 5, 2016 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

Thank you to all the workers in the American and Canadian labor movements who worked to give us safe working conditions and a 40-hour work week.

August 20, 2021September 7, 2015 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

For people living in the United States, the first Monday in September is Labor Day, a day to celebrate American workers.

And for many people, it means the last long weekend with family and friends before school starts.

Learn about the history of work in the United States, how Labor Day started, and current United State work statistics in this infographic from Office Depot/Office Max. Continue reading Celebrating American Workers: The History of Labor Day [Infographic]

August 15, 2021September 1, 2014 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

Do you know why Labor Day is celebrated in the United States and Canada on the first Monday of every September? Continue reading Celebrating Labor Day [TED-Ed Video]