Mick Jagger on Labor Day
“Lets drink to the
hard working people
Lets drink to the
salt of the earth”
–Mick Jagger (1943 – )
English music artist
Sales history…
Today’s refer to is brought to you by The Rolling Stones. Raise your glass… Pleased Labor Day!
Did you know…
Labor Day, the first Monday in September (today), is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. (from the U.S. Department of Labor)
It was the Industrial Revolution (in the late 1800s) with its 12-hour 7-day schedules that inspired a need for better protection of workers. The first Labor Day parade (10,000 marching workers) was in New York City in 1882. It took 12 years before Congress made it a holiday. History.com has Canada’s labor celebrations as the spark for that first U.S. Labor Day parade.
Delight in History.com’s video synopsis of the holiday (3.5 minutes) and be ready for any Cliff Clavin opportunities over the weekend.
(Share it with your kids.)