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In the [[United States]], '''Labor Day''' is a legal [[holiday]] celebrated on the first [[Monday]] in [[September]]. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the [[labor]] movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.<ref>http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm</ref> | In the [[United States]], '''Labor Day''' is a legal [[holiday]] celebrated on the first [[Monday]] in [[September]]. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the [[labor]] movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.<ref>http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm</ref> | ||
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| + | Labor Day is traditionally considered the end of the summer holiday season, due to its placement late in the actual summer season and near the beginning of the school year. | ||
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Revision as of 04:15, February 18, 2018
In the United States, Labor Day is a legal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.[1]
Labor Day is traditionally considered the end of the summer holiday season, due to its placement late in the actual summer season and near the beginning of the school year.