Celebrating Labor Day: Honoring Workers Across the Decades

Labor Day, observed the first Monday in September, is more than just the unofficial end of summer—it’s a celebration of the American workforce and the contributions workers make to our communities. The holiday has its roots in the labor union movement of the late 19th century, a time when long hours, unsafe working conditions, and low wages were common. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed Labor Day into law, establishing a national holiday to recognize the social and economic achievements of workers.