As the summer sun begins to wane and the leaves on the trees take on their autumn hues, the first Monday in September marks a significant day on the American calendar – Labor Day. This annual holiday, celebrated with barbecues, parades, and a sense of leisure, pays tribute to the incredible contributions of the American workforce. This Labor Day we take a look at the history of the holiday, learn about some of the accomplishments of the Labor Department, review employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, offer some money saving tips, and hopefully find some inspiration to reflect and remember what it’s all about in the first place.
Labor Day 2024: Good Jobs, Changing Lives
The Department of Labor is building a worker-centric economy from the bottom up and the middle out by leveraging federal investments to create good jobs, while protecting workers’ rights, wages, health and safety, and supporting workers’ rights to organize for better conditions. This Labor Day, they’re celebrating workers by building an equitable, empowered workforce for all.
Workers are at the heart of America’s success, and we’re proud to support them every day. Here are a few things we’ve accomplished at the Labor Department in recent years. #LaborDay pic.twitter.com/S5XYIJMW0W
— U.S. Department of Labor (@USDOL) August 28, 2024
Labor Day 2024: Facts, Meaning & Founding
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Read all about the history of Labor Day in this article from History.com.
Employment Data for Labor Day
In this TED: The Economics Daily, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics presents data about workers that make our Labor Day events possible, often with extra work before Labor Day or working on Labor Day itself.
Employment data for Labor Day #BLSData #LaborDay https://t.co/SNvGIsdIso pic.twitter.com/LLKqshIlfr
— BLS-Labor Statistics (@BLS_gov) September 1, 2024
Best Labor Day 2024 deals right now at all retailers
For those who don’t know, Labor Day weekend is one of the biggest sales events of the year. It’s a great time to save on home, tech and travel essentials, especially high-priced products such as TVs, appliances, furniture and more. The savings are impressive, with shoppers able to save up to 50% on indoor and outdoor furniture, kitchen essentials and premium mattresses.
Staying Safe Around Labor Day
Just in time for Labor Day weekend Labor Day the American Red Cross offers five safety steps to take now before summer ends and the busy fall season starts.
