History of Labor Day
When is Labor Day celebrated?
The first Monday in September.
Labor Day is a day meant to honor the ____
...nation's workers and their contributions to the well-being of the country.
True or false: Labor Day is the busiest weekend of travel for Americans?
False. It is the third!
Who made Labor Day a holiday?
Peter Mcguire
In what century did Labor Day become a federal holiday?
The 19th century.
Why were workers mad at the Federal Government
Because the environment they worked in were dangerous and they were forced to work long hours with little pay.
What generation has the highest number of people in the workforce?
Millennials
In 1882 how many people marched about extreme work environments and unjust labor?
10,000
What country celebrated Labor Day before the United States?
Canada.
Although Labor Day is currently celebrated on a Monday, what day of the week was it previously celebrated on?
Tuesday.
What is the largest labor union in the U.S.?
Education Association of the United States
As a general rule, the FLSA sets __ years old as the minimum age for employment.
14
New York City.
In the late 19th century, the average working day consisted of how many hours?
12
How long did the strikes last?
From 1894-1970
What is the maximum number of hours a day a 16-year-old is supposed to work?
8 hours.
Congress passed federal laws in 1916 making what illegal in the workforce?
Child Labor.
In 1894, who was the first president to make Labor Day a federal holiday?
Grover Cleveland.
What was the first state to celebrate Labor Day? (Hint: It begins with a vowel!)
Oregon
Labor Day is surprisingly the second most dangerous holiday weekend to drive. What is the first? (HOLIDAY WEEKEND, not singular holiday like New Years)
Memorial Day Weekend.