Labor day Terms
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 September 7th?
The date of Labor Day this year (2026).
What animal is always at a baseball game?
A bat
Who is the biggest employer in Rochester?
The University of Rochester
What is the name of the student nearest to you?
Correctly name a student.
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 is the first Monday of September?
The day Labor Day is celebrated.
What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree
What is minimum wage in Rochester?
$16.00 per hour
What is our room number?
room 421
What is a scab?
Term given to someone who comes in to work when the employees are on strike.
What is New York City?
The city Labor Day was first celebrated in.
You get 300 points
Hooray!
What is 40 hours?
The number of hours you can work in one week before it is considered overtime.
Your nametag.
What is a union?
An organized group of workers who protect their rights and interests.
What is 1882?
The first year Labor Day was celebrated.
What can't talk but will reply when spoken to?
An echo
Are banks and schools usually closed for Labor Day?
Yes
What is the name of your instructor?
Erika
What is an unskilled worker?
A worker who is not specialized in a trade or craft.
What is Oregon?
The first state to declare Labor Day as a legal holiday.
What can you catch, but you can`t throw?
A cold
You get 500 points
Hooray!
How many absences are you allowed before you will not pass the class?