Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis
TED Talks Daily
02.09.2024 • 5 Min.
In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City’s Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked during the Industrial Revolution. Kenneth C. Davis illustrates the history of Labor Day from Union Square to today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.