Good morning, everyone! Can you believe summer is winding down? As we wave goodbye to those long, sunny days, we’re also looking forward to this last long weekend of the season.
This weekend across the country, families will be celebrating with all the classics – picnics, barbecues, those essential road trips to Home Depot for new dishwashers and grills (because what’s a long weekend without a project?), and of course, plenty of college football! It’s truly the final hurrah before the fall routine kicks in.
Since Labor Day is a federal holiday, government offices, schools, and banks will be closed.
And if you’re a regular here, you know that Fridays are reserved for an old-fashioned Top 10 list,
So, from the Home Office in Why Not Mississippi,
Let’s dive into the Top 10 things you might not know about Labor Day!
10. A Canadian Beginning: Labor Day actually started in Canada in 1872 in Toronto as a significant demonstration demanding worker’s rights before making its way south to the U.S.
9. New York City’s First Celebration: The very first U.S. Labor Day was held on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, orchestrated by the Central Labor Union. About 10,000 workers took unpaid leave to march from City Hall all the way to 42nd Street, ending with a concert, speeches, and a picnic. Talk about dedication!
8. Oregon Led the Way: Oregon was the first state to officially make Labor Day a holiday, passing legislation back in 1887.
7. Federal Holiday Status: On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act declaring the first Monday in September a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
6. Celebrating the American Workforce: What are we really celebrating? The incredible contributions and achievements of the 155 million men and women who make up the U.S. workforce.
5. A Tough Climb for Workers: In the late 1800s, the average American often worked 12-hour days, seven days a week, just to get by. Even children as young as 5 or 6 years old were toiling in factories and mines. Those were some hardcore closers back then, for sure!
4. The 8-Hour Day Arrives: The landmark year for the 8-hour workday was 1916, with the passage of the Adamson Act. This was the first federal law to regulate the hours of workers in private companies.
3. The Unofficial End of White (and Seersucker!): Traditionally, people would put away their white and seersucker clothes after Labor Day, as it unofficially marked the end of summer fashion.
2. Football Season is HERE! Perhaps one of the most exciting aspects for many of us: the football season typically kicks off around Labor Day, with many teams playing their first games of the year during this very weekend. Ahhh, football season is here!
And the #1 Thing You Should Know About Labor Day Is…
- The True Purpose of the Day: While it’s a day for parades, barbecues, and finally getting that dishwasher installed, the real reason Labor Day exists? It’s the one day a year we officially acknowledge that your boss actually needs you. Just kidding… mostly. It’s truly about celebrating the American worker, so go ahead and enjoy that extra day off – you’ve earned it!
So, take some time during this last summer hurrah to relax, enjoy your family, and savor the end of summer! Then, come Tuesday, be ready to follow up, close deals, and make some money!
Have a safe and happy weekend, everyone!
David
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