Happy Holiday- Happy Labor Day

In the United States, Labor Day is always celebrated on the first Monday in September.

The first observance of Labor Day is believed to have been a parade of 10,000 workers on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by Peter J. McGuire, a Carpenters and Joiners Union secretary.

By 1893, more than half the states were observing a “Labor Day” on one day or another, and Congress passed a bill to establish a federal holiday in 1894. President Grover Cleveland signed the bill soon afterward, designating the first Monday in September as Labor Day.

Who Are We Celebrating?

Nearly 155.1 million number of people aged 16 and older in the nation’s labor force in May 2009. Are they happy? nope! cozz U.S. Civilian Unemployment Rate Forecast is at 9.4 % and increasing by every month.

Americans work in a variety of occupations. Here is a sampling:



7.7 million number of workers who hold down more than one job (like Steve). So-called moonlighters comprise 5 percent of the working population. Of these, 4 million work full time at their primary job and part time at their other job.

28 % of workers aged 16 and older who work more than 40 hours a week. Eight percent work 60 or more hours a week. Yeah! we worked like a dog.

5.7 million,The number of people who work at home.(like Steve)

Look like it going to be long weekend and night barbecue instead!