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

[Bibhakar Shakya]

65

[Watcher863]

Odd. I always thought Labor Day was the first of may.

[Sabrina Messenger]

Very interesting!

[Kingston School]

Happy Labour Day

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[maijumac]

You should know that the International Labor Day is May, 1st: The Chicago Martyrs... does it ring you a bell????? How strange that you, Americans believe in fairy tales...

[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

[Ruby Cay]

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

[thebteam300]

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