U.S. Celebrates Labor Day
According to the U.S. Department of Labor website, Labor Day occurs on the first day of every September and is "dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers." Over 100 years old, the holiday was first celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City, due to efforts of several labor unions.
Editor's Notes: Here are a few information sources about labor in the U.S. and elsewhere.
- "100 Years of Struggle and Success," AFLCIO
- U.S. Wage Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Global Labor Statistics, International Labor Organization
- Global Labor Statistics, Global Policy Network
