Labor Day is about a lot more than the end of summer and the start
of a new school year. The holiday, which celebrates American workers, became a
federal holiday in 1894 and was created to recognize the contributions and
achievements of the labor movement. History.com
explained:1
“…at the height of the Industrial Revolution
in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day
weeks in order to eke out a basic living. Despite restrictions in some states,
children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories, and mines across the
country, earning a fraction of their adult counterparts’ wages. People of all
ages, particularly the very poor and recent immigrants, often faced extremely
unsafe working conditions, with insufficient access to fresh air, sanitary
facilities, and breaks.”
The holiday is celebrated in many cities and towns across the
United States with parades, picnics, fireworks, and other public gatherings.
On this Labor Day, cheer the 40-hour workweek, vacations, lunch hours,
workplace retirement plans, and other innovations that have greatly improved
our lives.
As always thank you for your business and referrals.
Enjoy a fun and safe holiday with your family and/or friends!
From Leif and Donna at Hagen Financial Network.
