Labor Day (U.S.) : Labor Day

A history of the Labor Day holiday in the United States, and information on the history of American labor movement(s)

Labor Day 2024

A Proclamation on Labor Day - 8/30/24 (Presidential)
"This Labor Day, let us stand in solidarity with America’s workers, who are the engines behind our Nation’s prosperity. Let us celebrate labor unions, who give voice to our workers and ensure they are given the dignity, respect, and protections in the workplace that they deserve. And let us recommit to ensuring that every hardworking American has a fair shot at achieving the promise of the American Dream for generations to come."
On Labor Day, Governor Hochul Highlights Labor and Workforce Accomplishments To Support, Protect and Train New York Workers
Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted New York's labor and workforce accomplishments in celebration of Labor Day.
Thank You, American Workers (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
"[Labor Day] is meant to be a celebration of the contributions that American workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our nation. Those contributions are worth saluting today and every day throughout the year – and business leaders are proud to do exactly that in a number of ways."
Labor Day 2023 (AFL-CIO)
"That’s why this Labor Day we’re celebrating our fundamental right to organize by reminding workers across the world—it’s better in a union!"

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