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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
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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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Labor Day: References & Edit History

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Updated metadata. Aug 20, 2026
Replaced media. Jul 02, 2026
Added cross-reference to List of Federal Holidays in the United States. Jan 25, 2026
Modified link of Web site: CNN US - Why we celebrate Labor Day and the meaning behind it. Dec 03, 2025
Article revised and updated. Aug 24, 2025
Add new Web site: BBC Sounds - Letter from America by Alistair Cooke - The meaning of Labor Day. Apr 23, 2025
Questions and answers added. Mar 14, 2025
Add new Web site: CNN US - Why we celebrate Labor Day and the meaning behind it. Feb 12, 2025
Add new Web site: University of Colorado Boulder - What is Labor Day and why do we celebrate it? Nov 19, 2024
Dates of holiday added. Jul 05, 2022
Media added. Sep 03, 2020
Media added. Jul 30, 2020
Add new Web site: Popular Mechanics - What Is Labor Day: A History of a Holiday. Jul 13, 2020
Add new Web site: Investopedia - The History of Labor Day. Feb 28, 2020
Add new Web site: United States Department of Labor - History of Labor Day. Mar 16, 2017
Add new Web site: PBS LearningMedia - Labor Day | All About the Holidays. Feb 17, 2017
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Labor Day History. Mar 25, 2014
Revised to mention May Day riots in Cleveland and the socialist origins of May Day as motivations for Pres. Cleveland's promotion of Labor Day. Also added photograph. Sep 01, 2010
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - People - Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? Dec 23, 2008
Media added. Aug 15, 2008
Media added. Aug 14, 2008
Added new Web site: United States Department of Labor - The History of Labor Day. Jun 20, 2007
Article revised. Oct 25, 2002
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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