The Holiday
Working in the US
Who Am I?
Odd Job Titles
Jobs Before they were Famous
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Why do we celebrate Labor Day?
This national holiday celebrates the achievements of the American worker as a result of the labor movement of the 19th century. During the 1800s, labor unions fought to free the American worker of 16-hour workdays and harmful work environments, establishing more rights for employees.
100

What is the current minimum wage in New York City? 

$15.00 

100
I help students learn new and interesting facts. My desk might have a ruler and an apple on it.
Who is a teacher! Who here was a teacher? What was your favorite subject in school?
100
What does a Chandler make?
Candles
100

This actor played in movies such as Fight Club and Ocean's Eleven use toge  a chicken costume wearer for the restaurant El Pollo Loco 

Brad Pitt 
200
When is Labor Day Celebrated?
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September every year.
200

What industry had the most employees in 1910? Hint: they help grow the food 

In 1910, farming had the most employees. 

200
I help people who are ill. I spent several years in school to learn my trade and wear a stethoscope.
Who is a doctor! What are your feelings about going to the doctor?
200
What does a Hobbler do for a living?
Tows boats on a river or canal
200

Before she became a comedian in films such as Girls Trip and Night school, she worked as a flight attendant for Alaska Airlines. 

Tiffany Haddish 

300

Which state was the first to officially make Labor Day a state-recognized holiday?

Oregon In 1887, Oregon was the first state to make Labor Day a holiday, seven years before the President declared the celebration a national holiday. Has anyone ever been to Oregon?

300
How many people work in the United States today?
There are 155.7 million people age 16 years and older in the country's labor force as of May 2013
300
I work Monday through Saturday delivering important letters and packages quickly. December is a busy month for my work.
Who is the postman! What is the most exciting piece of mail you have received?
300
What does a Knocker Up do?
In British towns of yore, particularly those with a mine or mill as the center of commercial activity, knocker-ups were responsible for going from house to house to wake workers in the mornings. The title came from the sound they made rapping on windows.
300

Before working on That 70s Show, this actor was a cereal sweeper. 

Asthon Kutcher 

400

What other countries also celebrate Labor Day in September?

What is Canada! Our neighbor to the north celebrates Labor Day at the same time as the US. Other countries including China and Brazil celebrate Labor Day at different times during the year, such as May Day 

400
On average, how long does it take for Americans to commute to work?
What is 25 minutes. How long did it take you to get to work? Did you walk or take transportation?
400
I work in the forest, cutting down and transporting trees to be used for wood.
Who is a lumberjack!
400
What does the Town Crier do?
And officer of the court who makes public pronouncements as required by the court
400

Before rapping songs such as ------ she was a waitress at Red Lobster 

Nicki Minaji 

500

Why do people say not to wear white after Labor Day?

Many people mark the end of summer with the Labor Day holiday, so some say that leaving the breezy, carefree linens and white clothing for hotter months was a symbolic way of waving bye-bye to summertime.

500
What is a moonlighter?
Someone who works more than one job. 7.3 million workers hold more than one job in the US today.
500
I enforce the law and turn on my siren when I need to pull someone over for speeding.
Who is a police officer!
500
What type of animal does an Ackerman work with?
A herder of oxen
500

The Queen B was once a salon floor sweeper

Beyonce 

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