Tuesday, 20 October, 2026
Every year on the first Monday of September, Americans observe Labor Day. For many families, it means a three-day weekend filled with backyard barbecues, picnics, parades, shopping, travel, and one last summer outing before school and fall routines begin. But behind the fun is an important chapter of American history. […]
Labor Day was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century as a way to celebrate the achievements and contributions of American workers. Many believe that the idea of a day to honor laborers was first proposed by Peter J. McGuire, co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, […]