Honoring Years of Hard Work
- Sarah Samaan
- 2 days ago
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The History of Labor Day
On the first Monday of every Sept., Americans celebrate the timeless holiday known as Labor Day. Labor Day honors American workers and their contributions to the country. During the Industrial Revolution, the working class protested against the harsh conditions that they were forced to work under. Because of the unrest, certain industrial centers across America began to observe a “workingmen’s holiday” as a reprieve from the long hours of hard work; these holidays became popularized in 1882. However, it was not until June 28, 1984 that president Grover Cleveland signed the holiday into law.
In 2025, Labor Day will occur on Sept. 1. Along with honoring America’s working class, the holiday marks a change in season as students both prepare and return to school. Regardless, schools and many businesses take the day off to represent a break from the demands of everyday American life and to honor the working class of the Industrial Revolution that America could not have prospered without.