Happy Labor Day!
By CareerBuilder blogger on Aug 29, 2008 in Fun stuff
Labor Day is Monday, and to celebrate the holiday I thought I would share a few fun facts about the holiday.
- Labor Day originated in New York City. The Central Labor Union banded together to create a holiday for workers.
- The idea caught on, and Congress made it a holiday in 1894. It’s observed in all 50 states.
- For many colleges and some high schools, Labor Day marks the last day of ‘freedom’ before classes resume.
- Labor Day also marks the start of college football season; the first NCAA games are usually played over Labor Day weekend.
- For the last 42 years, entertainer Jerry Lewis has held an annual Labor Day telethon with proceeds benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
- For many years, it was considered bad fashion etiquette to wear white after Labor Day.
Enjoy the long weekend!
