Vocabulary
What is a strike?
An organized effort to refuse work by a body of employees who are usually trying to get better working conditions or wages.
What is the date of Labor Day this year (2026)?
September 7th
How many hours can you work in one week before it is considered overtime?
40 hours
Who is widely believed to be Father of Labor Day in America?
Peter McGuire
Labor disputes in which country eventually led to the establishment of Labor Day?
the United States
What is a riot?
Term that means a violent disturbance of peace by a crowd, can happen at strikes if things get out of hand.
What day is Labor Day is celebrated each year?
The first Monday of September
What month does Labor Day fall in?
September
What was the name of the leader of Pullman Strike who was also arrested?
Eugene V. Debs
Which major labor event in 1894 influenced the establishment of Labor Day as a federal holiday?
the Pullman Strike
What is a scab?
Term given to someone who comes in to work when the employees are on strike.
What city was Labor Day first celebrated in?
New York City
What year was Labor Day signed into law as a national holiday?
1894
Which union was responsible for organizing the first Labor Day parade?
the Central Labor Union
What are the most common celebrations for Labor Day?
parades
What is a union?
An organized group of workers who protect their rights and interests.
What was the first year Labor Day was celebrated?
1882
What season does Labor Day mark the end of?
Summer
Which President signed the bill into law making Labor Day a national holiday?
Grover Cleveland
Fashion folklore suggests you shouldn't wear which color after Labor Day?
White
What is an "unskilled" worker?
A worker who is not specialized in a trade or craft.
What was the first state to declare Labor Day as a legal holiday?
Oregon
What was the number of work day hours the labor union movement was advocating for?
8 hours
How do you Celebrate Labor Day?
:)
How long was the work day was before the Labor Day act was passed?
12 hours