Do you have any idea how or why Labor Day exists?
Have you ever took the time to look up and learn a little about why you have this luxurious day off every first Monday of September?
Of course not! You wouldn't be American if you did!
But as said before, not only does the ManCave post boobies, workout tips, and talk about superheroes-WE EDUCATE! So below are some important dates that explain the timeline of how we have the Holiday that exists today! Enjoy!
September 5, 1882-First Labor Day takes place in New York City
1884- the first Monday in September was selected as the Holiday by the State of New York, and citizens and organizations were encouraged to participate in the Holiday by the Central Labor Union
February 21, 1887-Oregon is the first State to pass the law to have the one day off per year to recognize the contributions workers have made to make the United States a prosperous country
1887- Four more states created the "Labor Day Holiday" (Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York)
1887-1889- Three more states followed (Connecticut, Nebraska, Pennsylvania)
!894- 23 States adopted the Holiday
Junes 28, 18940-Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a Holiday in the Disctrict of Columbia
If you do your research, there is still speculation and questions about who actually founded Labor Day. Some records show that Peter McGuire, who is the secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a Co-Founder of the American federation of Labor is the founder. Others believe that Matthew Maguire, who is a machinist, founded the Holiday.
Have you ever took the time to look up and learn a little about why you have this luxurious day off every first Monday of September?
Of course not! You wouldn't be American if you did!
But as said before, not only does the ManCave post boobies, workout tips, and talk about superheroes-WE EDUCATE! So below are some important dates that explain the timeline of how we have the Holiday that exists today! Enjoy!
September 5, 1882-First Labor Day takes place in New York City
1884- the first Monday in September was selected as the Holiday by the State of New York, and citizens and organizations were encouraged to participate in the Holiday by the Central Labor Union
February 21, 1887-Oregon is the first State to pass the law to have the one day off per year to recognize the contributions workers have made to make the United States a prosperous country
1887- Four more states created the "Labor Day Holiday" (Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York)
1887-1889- Three more states followed (Connecticut, Nebraska, Pennsylvania)
!894- 23 States adopted the Holiday
Junes 28, 18940-Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a Holiday in the Disctrict of Columbia
If you do your research, there is still speculation and questions about who actually founded Labor Day. Some records show that Peter McGuire, who is the secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a Co-Founder of the American federation of Labor is the founder. Others believe that Matthew Maguire, who is a machinist, founded the Holiday.