The History of Labor Day
Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
"Labor Day differs in every essential way from the other holidays of the year in any country," said Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American Federation of Labor. "All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with conflicts and battles of man's prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed and power, of glories achieved by one nation over another. Labor Day...is devoted to no man, living or dead, to no sect, race, or nation."
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.
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The rest of the administration should try to catch up on the meaning of Labor Day. What does Labor Day mean to you?
1 comment:
Thanks for sharing Nan. i wish more people have your passion that you have shared. But, you are right that the work that you do have to be meaningful and satisfying. More importantly, the work has to have a major definte purpose in all shapes in your life.. Great insight...
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