Today, most Americans view Labor Day as the last chance to take a dip in the pool, a great excuse to barbecue with friends or a farewell to summer. But in 1894, when Labor Day was declared a legal holiday, the day was a celebration of the working class. Stories are mixed on who actually established the holiday. A sampling of Labor Day history sites follow:
In 1995, fewer than 15% of American workers belonged to unions compared with nearly 50% in the 1950s. So what’s happening with labor unions today?
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