Labor Day fun facts:

The first observance of Labor Day is believed to have been a parade of10,000 workers on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by Peter J. McGuire, a Carpenters and Joiners Union secretary.

According to the US Department of Labor, Labor Day is "dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country".

Labor Day is related to May Day, which occurs on May 1st and is a day of political demonstrations and celebrations organised by unions and socialist groups.


149.1 million: Number of people age 16 or older in the nation's labor force.

40,600,000: Number of hits for a Google search of 'Labor Day'.
31,600,000: Number of hits for a Google search of 'Labor Day Sale'.

The Space will be closed on September 5th in honor of Labor Day!

Image: Photograph of 1942 Labor Day Parade float in Detroit taken by Arthur S. Siegel, courtsey of Michigan in Pictures.

Stephanie
Social Media Student Assistant