11 Labor Day Trivia Facts
Are you excited for the upcoming holiday? Labor Day is typically regarded as "the last big weekend at the Lake," and it's hard to believe we're already to the end of summer. Nevertheless, the team at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to help you prepare for a happy holiday weekend with these fun trivia facts about Labor Day. You might be surprised by what you didn't know!
Labor Day Trivia
1. Labor Day has its origins in Canada, when workers in Toronto organized a strike to protest their 58-hour workweek.
2. In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day an official holiday.
3. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed the bill that officially recognized Labor Day as a federal holiday.
4. Traditionally, Americans are not supposed to wear white after Labor Day.
5. Robert Owen is credited with having started the 8-hour workday campaign. His slogan was "8 hours labor, 8 hours recreation, 8 hrs rest.
6. 4.5 million people work from home.
7. Labor Day is observed on May 1st in several other countries.
8. The average commute to work in the United States is 24.3 minutes.
9. 7.3 million workers have more than one job.
10. Labor Day is always observed on the first Monday of September.
11. The first observance of Labor Day was a Parade in New York City held on September 5th, 1882.
Happy Labor Day!
No matter how you and your family decide to celebrate Labor Day, the team at our Lake of the Ozarks law firm hopes you have a truly fantastic weekend. If you should ever find yourself in need of legal council, remember that our team of dedicated attorneys in Central Missouri are always here for you.
The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertising. When you need a knowledgeable attorney, we invite you to contact us to set up a consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available. We have access to interpreters.
1. Labor Day has its origins in Canada, when workers in Toronto organized a strike to protest their 58-hour workweek.
2. In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day an official holiday.
3. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed the bill that officially recognized Labor Day as a federal holiday.
4. Traditionally, Americans are not supposed to wear white after Labor Day.
5. Robert Owen is credited with having started the 8-hour workday campaign. His slogan was "8 hours labor, 8 hours recreation, 8 hrs rest.
6. 4.5 million people work from home.
7. Labor Day is observed on May 1st in several other countries.
8. The average commute to work in the United States is 24.3 minutes.
9. 7.3 million workers have more than one job.
10. Labor Day is always observed on the first Monday of September.
11. The first observance of Labor Day was a Parade in New York City held on September 5th, 1882.
Happy Labor Day!
No matter how you and your family decide to celebrate Labor Day, the team at our Lake of the Ozarks law firm hopes you have a truly fantastic weekend. If you should ever find yourself in need of legal council, remember that our team of dedicated attorneys in Central Missouri are always here for you.
Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C.
The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertising. When you need a knowledgeable attorney, we invite you to contact us to set up a consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available. We have access to interpreters.
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