The Birth of a Day Off
In what month is Labor Day celebrated in the United States?
September
What worker puts out fires and helps rescue people?
Firefighter
What do we call the lowest hourly wage an employer is legally allowed to pay a covered worker?
Minimum wage
Labor Day is always celebrated on which day of the week?
Monday
What outdoor meal often features hamburgers and hot dogs cooked over a grill?
Cookout or barbecue
In what city was the first Labor Day parade held in 1882?
New York City
What worker delivers letters and packages along a regular route?
Mail carrier
Child labor laws are designed to protect which group of workers?
Children and teenagers
Labor Day weekend is commonly considered the unofficial end of which season?
Summer
What organized public event may include marching bands, floats, and labor organizations
Parade
Which labor organization planned the first Labor Day parade?
The Central Labor Union
What skilled worker installs and repairs electrical wiring
Electrician
What federal law established a national minimum wage in 1938?
The Fair Labor Standards Act
According to an old-fashioned rule, people traditionally stopped wearing what color after Labor Day?
white
What short vacation taken by car is popular during the three-day weekend?
Road trip
Which state was the first to make Labor Day an official holiday?
What worker installs and repairs pipes, faucets, and drains?
Plumber
What federal agency enforces workplace safety regulations?
OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Which neighboring country celebrates Labour Day on the same day as the United States?
Canada
What shopping event offers reduced prices during Labor Day weekend?
Labor Day Sale
In what year did Labor Day become a federal holiday?
1894
What professional designs buildings and draws the plans used to construct them?
Architect
The Fair Labor Standards Act established overtime pay after how many hours per week?
40 hours
What public event marked the first Labor Day celebration in 1882?
a workers' parade
What popular American sport begins its season around Labor Day?
Football