History
In what year was the first Labor Day celebrated?
1882
What was one of the main goals of the early labor movement in regards to working hours?
8 hour work day
Which labor leader is known for his quote, "A fair day's wage for a fair day's work"?
Samuel Gompers
What is the traditional food associated with Labor Day cookouts?
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers
What is the most popular type of event for celebrating the end of summer?
Outdoor gatherings and parties
What U.S. president signed Labor Day into law as a federal holiday?
Grover Cleveland
What is the name given to the collective bargaining process between unions and employers?
Contract Negotiation
What is the name of the main labor federation in the United States?
AFLCIO
What is the name of the largest Labor Day parade in the United States?
The Brooklyn Labor Day Parade
What color is traditionally not worn after Labor Day?
White
BONUS Question or physical activity
0-2000 points
Tug of war competition!!!
What is the minimum wage in the U.S. currently?
$7.25
BONUS
pick any number between 0-2000
You get those points for your team!
Besides parades, what are some other common ways people celebrate Labor Day weekend?
Picnics, barbecues, travel, sporting events
What is the name of the major sporting event that often concludes around Labor Day?
The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament
What major labor conflict is often cited as a catalyst for Labor Day becoming a federal holiday?
The Pullman Strike
What is the name of the federal agency responsible for workplace safety?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Name a famous strike in American history that involved railroad workers and resulted in violence.
What is the name of the annual tradition of college football games played on Labor Day weekend?
The College Football Kickoff Weekend
Labor Day is considered the unofficial start of which season in the fashion industry?
Fall
Which state was the first to recognize Labor Day as an official holiday?
Oregon
What is the name of the 1938 act that established the first federal minimum wage?
The Fair Labor Standards Act
What is the term for a work stoppage organized by a union to protest working conditions or wages?
Strike
Labor Day is the unofficial end of what season?
Summer
Bonus Question or activity
pick a number between 0-1000
Say the ABC's backwards in 30 seconds or less and get the points!