Labor Day
True or False: Labor Day is a federal holiday that celebrates the social & economic achievements of American workers.
TRUE: It originated in the late 19th century, during the Industrial Revolution.
What is the current Federal minimum wage in the U.S.?
A. $11.25 /per hour
B. $7.25 /per hour
C. $8.50 /per hour
B. $7.25 / per hour
*The federal minimum wage in 2025 remains $7.25 per hour, as no new legislation has been enacted to change it. However, many states and some cities have their own higher minimum wage laws, which supersede the federal rate if the state or local wage is higher.
As summer concludes, students & teachers return back to ______ during August & September.
School
True or False: Pumpkins are considered a fruit
TRUE: Pumpkins are botanically considered fruits because they develop from the flower of a plant and contain seeds.
True or False: Labor day is always celebrated on the first monday in September.
TRUE: This year, the first Monday of September falls on the 1st.
When workers refuse to work as a way to protest conditions or demand changes, it means they are on ______.
A. Leave of Absense
B. Strike
C. PTO
B. Strike
Labor days is known and the unofficial end of _____.
A. Spring
B. Fall
C. Summer
C. Summer
What fall fruit is often used to make a traditional sauce served with Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries
True or False: New York City held the very first Labor Day Parade in 1882.
TRUE: On September 5, 1882, The Central Labor Union organized the first Labor Day Parade in NYC.
________ is known as extra compensation (time and a half) for working more than 40 hours per week.
Overtime Pay
In November, our clocks ______ and we gain an extra hour for daylights savings time.
A. "Spring Forward"
B. "Fall Back"
B. "Fall Back"
_________ is a popular seasonal flavor for coffee, baked goods and more during the fall.
A. Apple Cider
B. Pumpkin Spice
C. Cinnamon
B. Pumpkin Spice
True or False: One of the main demands that union workers wanted from their employers was an 8-hour workday.
TRUE: Before labor laws were enacted, 60+ hour workweeks were very common. On average, many industrial employees worked 10-12 hours a day, six days a week.
How many hours constitute a standard full-time work week in the U.S.?
40 hours
True or False: People are usually happier in the summer due to increased sunlight, which boosts serotonin, a mood-elevating hormone.
TRUE: Due to daylight savings time, we have "shorter" days in the fall, which can affect our moods, sleep patterns & circadian rhythms.
True or False: As the weather shifts, we become more susceptible to germs and illness.
TRUE: The change in temperatures can impact our immune systems, increasing the risk of getting sick.