History
In which month do Americans celebrate Labour Day?
September
What do labour leaders fight for?
Workers’ rights
What is the most common job in the United States?
Retail salesperson
Which food is most commonly grilled on Labour Day?
Hot dogs and hamburgers
What is “overtime”?
Working extra hours beyond the regular schedule
On which day of the week is Labour Day always celebrated in the U.S.?
Monday
What is the name of a group of workers who join together to protect their rights?
A labour union
Which sector employs the largest share of American workers: services, agriculture, or manufacturing?
Services
What major school event usually starts after Labour Day?
The new school year
What does “blue-collar worker” mean?
A manual labor worker
In which city was the first Labour Day celebration organized?
New York City
Who was called “Mother Jones” and supported striking workers?
Mary Harris Jones
Which U.S. state employs the most farmers?
Texas
Besides barbecues and parades, what outdoor activity is especially popular on Labour Day weekend
Traveling or picnics
What does the phrase “to get the sack” mean?
To be fired
In which year was the first U.S. Labour Day parade held?
1882
What law did labour activists push for to protect children from working in dangerous jobs?
Child labor laws
What is the average number of paid vacation weeks for U.S. workers?
Two weeks
What do many families consider Labour Day to be the “unofficial end” of?
Summer
What does the idiom “to climb the corporate ladder” mean?
To advance in a career
Which U.S. President signed Labour Day into law as a national holiday?
Grover Cleveland (the 22nd and 24th president of the United States)
Which large strike in 1894 turned violent and influenced the creation of Labour Day?
The Pullman Strike
What percentage of American workers are union members today?
About 10%
Which sport typically kicks off its season on Labour Day weekend?
College football
What does the expression “burnout” describe?
Extreme stress and exhaustion from work