Labor Day: Quick Facts

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Three people in matching green shirts carry a large blue banner reading NYC: Union Made during a Labor Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, New York City, with crowds and flags behind them.

Infographic explaining Labor Day in the United States, including its origins in the late 1800s, key historical events like the first Labor Day parade in 1882 and the Haymarket Riot, how it is celebrated today, and its connection to other Monday holidays. It also compares Labor Day to International Workers' Day (May Day) observed in other countries, and notes that Labor Day marks the start of the NFL season. The design features a raised fist holding a wrench, historical photos, and a timeline of

Labor Day parade

Members of the Women's Trade Union League participating in a pageant, 1928.

Women's Trade Union League float in a Labor Day parade, New York City, 1908.

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