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!
What is the current minimum wage in Texas?
$7.25
Was milkman before he was famous and played James Bond in the 1960s.
Sean Connery.
In what century did Labor Day become a federal holiday?
The 19th century.
A common remnant of high society has said that you should not do what after Labor Day?
Wear white.
What generation has the highest number of people in the workforce?
Millennials
The average American commute time TO AND FROM WORK is how many minutes? (Be within 10 minutes)
55
Worked as a mechanic before starring in movies like "The Bucket List" and "Shawshank Redemption"
Morgan Freeman
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
This actor sold ballpoint pens over the phone along with wanting to be a famous guitar player before he stared in movies such as "Cry Baby".
Johnny Depp.
New York City.
In the late 19th century, the average working day consisted of how many hours?
12
In 2023, what percent of Americans said they were planning on traveling during Labor Day weekend? (must be within 10%)
53-57%
What is the maximum number of hours a day a 16-year-old is supposed to work?
8 hours.
Worked at Baskin-Robbins before becoming the President of the United States.
Obama.
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.
Years before we loved to hate her in Mean Girls, this actress was flipping burgers at McDonalds.
Rachel McAdams.