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Labor Day - Relates the history of the day, explains its significance, and describes ways in which people celebrate the holiday.
Annie's Labor Day Page - Biblical perspective on the day along with history and a list of the U.S. Secretaries of Labor.
PBS Online NewsHour: Origins of Labor Day - Material was first aired in a September 1996. Includes links to other PBS artlicles on labor and politics.
Highlights of Labor Day - Factual tribute with a comical twist. Original artwork and poetry.
Howstuffworks: Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? - Explains why people celebrate this holiday and why it is observed on the first Monday in September.
Labor Day at Barbara's Entourage - Features a short history and related links.
Address of Mayor Angelo Rossi - 1939 speech by San Francisco mayor delivered before the American Federation of Labor.
What's With This Day Off for Labor Day? - CNN U.S. News article complaining about the recent lack of respect for Labor Day.
The History of Labor Day - Explains how the observance came to be and what it means. From the U.S. Dept. of Labor.
ChristianityToday.com: Labor Day - Feature brief reflection and links to related resources.
Labor Day - Provides background information and links.
What If We Didn't Need Labor Day? - Contemplates what might happen if the media focused its attention on the lives of the nation's workforce the rest of the year.
A Labor Day Quiz - Short quiz tests knowledge of labor practices and U.S. history.
The History of Labor Day - Offers profiles of labor leaders, photos of working conditions, and actual film footage of turn-of-the-century factories. From the History Channel.
Celebrating Labor Day at The Holiday Zone - Offers poetry, quotations, printable material for children, and educational resources for teachers.
Today in Labor History - Offers a weekly overview of key events in the history of the American labor movement.
Education World: Great Sites For Teaching About Labor Day - A guide for teachers to using web resources in the classroom.
Labor Day Activities - Offers word puzzles, interactive quizzes, and educational activities.
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