The Holiday
When is Labor Day celebrated?
The first Monday in September
What is the federal minimum wage?
$7.25/hour
I help students learn new information and ways of doing things. You might find an apple or a ruler on my desk.
Who is a teacher?
What does a chandler make?
This actor played James Bond in the 1960's and worked as a milkman before he was famous.
Sean Connery
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.
What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts?
$15/hour
I help people who are ill. I spend many years in school and normally wear a stethoscope.
Doctor
What does a hobbler do?
They tow boats on a river or canal.
This Barbie actress worked at Subway before she was famous.
Margot Robbie
Which state was the first to make Labor Day a state-recognized holiday?
Oregon. Oregon was the first state to make Labor Day a holiday in 1887, seven years before the President declared the celebration a national holiday.
Which region in the U.S. has the highest minimum wage?
Washington D.C.
I work Monday through Saturday delivering important letters and packages quickly. December is a busy month for my work.
Postal worker.
What does an Ackerman do?
They herd Oxen.
What was Oprah Winfrey's job before she was famous?
True or false, Labor Day is the official end to hotdog season.
True. According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, hot dog season begins on Memorial Day and ends on Labor Day.
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I work in the forest where I cut down and transport trees that will be used for wood.
Lumberjack
What does a Sciuridologist do?
They study squirrels.
Which former President of the United States was a community organizer in Chicago?
Barack Obama
What color do people say not to wear after Labor Day?
White. While much of the population has left this fashion faux pas in the past, the actual origin of the fashion decree of not wearing white after Labor Day is up for debate. 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. Others say that the change in weather around this date doesn't permit white attire. Either way, it's now safe to wear your bright whites in public past the September marker in today's society.
What is the average retirement age in the U.S.?
Age 61
I help people with strategies to overcome things that are getting in the way of doing my daily activities.
Occupational Therapist
What does a selenologist do?
They study the physical characteristics of the moon.
What famous singer worked at her mom's hair dressing salon doing odd jobs as a child?
Beyonce