Labor Day

In a series of short clips, The History Channel takes a look at the origins of Labor Day, changing methods of manufacturing and legislative gains made by labor unions.

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[av8tor17b]

Happy Labor Day to my fellow Union members. It was the hard work of those who went before us, that gave us the freedoms and rights at work that we have today.

[thebteam300]

labor day was originally on may 1st

[JKEJulian]

I don't think people have heard enough about the history of labor unions. In countries as close as Mexico, in order to attract large companies in they keep cheap labor with poor living standard and meet union organization too often with violence. ...and you wonder why Mexicans have come over the border -- for better jobs -- or perhaps traffic in weapons and drugs for better money?

[Dahgrostabphri]

and this is what the tea baggers are fighting against?

[mmeservey]

happy Labor Day

[rtd00001]

Sounds like Ronald Reagan narrating at the end. Boy did he switch. From leading the screen actors guild to firing air traffic controllers.

[TehWorldRulerKitteh]

hey this video helped my 6 yr old nephew understand what labor day is thank you :D

[thebteam300]

@bornagain66 Uhm. I don think I posted that comment looks like someone has hacked my youtube account...

[bornagain66]

@thebteam300 labour day is still on may 1 in most countries. We Canadians go by the YEW ASS!

[YeagerP51]

Dishonesty and greed is killing us all. That's what attracted the Labor Unions and that's what destroyed them. Today, Labor Day to most Americans is nothing more than the final holiday ending the long summer.