Labor Day

When is Labor Day Celebrated?

• on the first Monday in September

• on the last Monday in September

• on the second Monday in September

What do people do on Labor day?

• They go to work

• They get the day off work

• They start working on projects

New York City held the first Labor Day celebration on....

• on September 5, 1882

• on September 6, 1883

• on September 10, 1884

What happened In 1894?

• Union workers in Chicago went on strike from their jobs at the railroad.

• Union workers in Chicago started working more hours

• Union workers in Chicago did not have a day off

Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of summer because..

• Workers meet with their collegues to celebrate.

• Typically, around Labor Day, school classes and after-school activities begin.

• Companies give a bonus to their workers.

How Is Labor Day Celebrated?

Labor Day is considered the last day of summer by many. People celebrate with swimming, cook-outs, and outdoor fun activities.

Michigan holds a special Labor Day Walk every year across the Mackinac Bridge. Between 30,000 and 60,000 people attend.

Many cities around the United States will organize large parades.

On Labor Day, stores offer large sales with a focus on back to school supplies.

• True

• False

Who made Labor Day a federal holiday on june 28,1894 ?

• President Grover Cleveland

• President George Bush

• President Abraham Lincoln