Labour Day 2023: From History To Its Significance, Here's All You Need To Know
Ahead of Labour Day, the US President, Joe Biden, has taken it as an opportunity to share what his administration has done for them. Further, he hailed that America has now entered one of the strongest job-creation periods in its history.
Labour Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September in the United States and Canada, is a holiday dedicated to honouring workers and acknowledging their contributions to society. This year it will be celebrated today, September 4. In many other countries including India, Labour Day is observed in May.
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What is Labour Day?
Labor Day is a public holiday in the United States to honour the American labour movement. Ahead of Labour Day, the US President, Joe Biden, has taken it as an opportunity to share what his administration has done for them. Further, he hailed that America has now entered one of the strongest job-creation periods in its history.
Taking to X, formally known as Twitter, US President Joe Biden wrote, "As we head into the Labor Day weekend, we ought to take a step back and take note of the fact that America is now in one of the strongest job-creation periods in the history of our country."
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History of Labour Day
The history of this holiday can be traced back to the late nineteenth century when labour activists advocated for a federal holiday recognising the invaluable contributions made by workers to the nation's strength, prosperity, and well-being.
According to Britannica, the idea of Labour Day in the United States is often credited to Peter J. McGuire, a prominent union leader who founded the United Brotherhood of Carpenters in 1881. McGuire proposed the concept of a day dedicated to American workers in 1882.
In 1884, the Knights of Labour passed a resolution designating the first Monday in September as Labour Day. This idea quickly gained momentum, and by the following year, Labour Day celebrations were taking place in several states including Oregon, Colorado, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey that followed suit.
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Significance of Labour Day
Labour Day stands as a tribute to American workers who have raised the nation's standard of living and contributed to unparalleled global production. The labour movement created unity in the country and emphasised its traditional ideals of economic and political democracy.
How is Labour Day celebrated?
Labour Day is marked by parades and festivities, mirroring the proposals from the holiday's early advocates including a street parade showcasing "the strength and unity of trade and labour organisations" within the community, followed by a festival for the enjoyment and recreation of workers and their families.
Over time, speeches by prominent figures were incorporated into the celebrations, focusing on the economic and civic significance of the holiday.
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