Today, most Americans view Labor Day as the last chance to take a dip in the pool, a great excuse to barbecue with friends or a farewell to summer. But in 1894, when Labor Day was declared a legal holiday, the day was a celebration of the working class.
Stories are mixed on who actually established the holiday.
The DOL tells the story of potential founders. PBS An older, but still relevant segment from PBS details the origins of Labor Day. LaborNet Offers labor news and helps labor unions and organizations get connected to the Internet. UnionWeb A union information portal with a list of organizations online.