The first Labor Day was on September 5, 1882. It was not until 1894 that Congress made Labor Day the first Monday of every September. It has been over 100 years since the first Labor Day and the United States is still celebrating.
It can be tough to imagine much celebration in some parts of America with the official report charting an almost 10% unemployment rate. Celebrating Labor Day when there has been no labor to celebrate might seem ironic. However, the U.S. has always been a resilient people who fight to recover and restore what has been lost. Even if unemployed at this time, one might celebrate their past achievements while keeping hope alive for the future. The U.S. Department of Labor states the creation and meaning of Labor Day concisely.
It can be tough to imagine much celebration in some parts of America with the official report charting an almost 10% unemployment rate. Celebrating Labor Day when there has been no labor to celebrate might seem ironic. However, the U.S. has always been a resilient people who fight to recover and restore what has been lost. Even if unemployed at this time, one might celebrate their past achievements while keeping hope alive for the future. The U.S. Department of Labor states the creation and meaning of Labor Day concisely.
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and 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.
It is called Labor Day, but most of the country will not be laboring. It is a day to celebrate working by resting. This day will mean different things to different people. Joy for many, sorrow for others with a hope in tomorrow. Despite the economic situation the meaning for past accomplishments should not be so easily overlooked. While there is much recovery work to do this country is set-up for anyone to pursue and achieve a better life through their labor.
The freedom and opportunity in the U.S. alone should be reason enough to celebrate what is, was and will again be. Despite social and political disagreements and a high unemployment rate it could be argued that this is the greatest country in the world in which to live. Be thankful and rest on this day while considering the past and planning for the future.
The freedom and opportunity in the U.S. alone should be reason enough to celebrate what is, was and will again be. Despite social and political disagreements and a high unemployment rate it could be argued that this is the greatest country in the world in which to live. Be thankful and rest on this day while considering the past and planning for the future.
Before we get to the trip ideas for the Labor Day 2009 weekend, listen to President Obama's Labor Day message.
I was going to wait until mid-August to post this hub, but it seems appropriate on a day when the minimum wage has been raised from $6.55 to $7.25.
Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September, and the first time Labor Day was celebrated was on Sept 5, 1882, in New York City.
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