Labor Day

Today in Labor History Today in Labor History- Offers a weekly overview of key events in the history of the American labor movement. Education Place Themes - Labor Day Education Place Themes - Labor Day- Offers word puzzles, interactive quizzes, and educational activities. A&E Networks - History: Labor Day A&E Networks - History: Labor Day- Describes the background of the holiday. Includes videos. Howstuffworks: Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? Howstuffworks: Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?- Explains why people celebrate this holiday and why it is observed on the first Monday in September. What If We Didn't Need Labor Day? 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. ChristianityToday.com: Labor Day ChristianityToday.com: Labor Day- Feature brief reflection and links to related resources. Education World: Great Sites For Teaching About Labor Day Education World: Great Sites For Teaching About Labor Day- A guide for teachers to using web resources in the classroom. What's With This Day Off for Labor Day? What's With This Day Off for Labor Day?- CNN U.S. News article complaining about the recent lack of respect for Labor Day. Address of Mayor Angelo Rossi Address of Mayor Angelo Rossi- 1939 speech by San Francisco mayor delivered before the American Federation of Labor. Annie's Labor Day Page Annie's Labor Day Page- Biblical perspective on the day along with history and a list of the U.S. Secretaries of Labor. A Labor Day Quiz A Labor Day Quiz- Short quiz tests knowledge of labor practices and U.S. history. Celebrating Labor Day at The Holiday Zone Celebrating Labor Day at The Holiday Zone- Offers poetry, quotations, printable material for children, and educational resources for teachers. Labor Day Labor Day- Relates the history of the day, explains its significance, and describes ways in which people celebrate the holiday.