Labor day plans began during the era of 12 hour work days, 6 days a week. Workers needed a break but we still find many workers at their jobs today on a holiday intended for them.
working in factories and mines. many working in unsafe working conditions. outraged labor unions would fight back organizing strikes and rallies. 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march in new york city, holding the first labor day i parade ever. but other protests turned violent. most note any the haymarket riot where police officers and worker were killed. nearly 4,000 workers walked off the job after their pay was cut. angry crowds were met with thousands of troops deployed by president grover cleveland. at least four people were
working in factories and mines. many working in unsafe working conditions. outraged labor unions would fight back organizing strikes and rallies. 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march in new york city, holding the first labor day i parade ever. but other protests turned violent. most note any the haymarket riot where police officers and worker were killed. nearly 4,000 workers walked off the job after their pay was cut. angry crowds were met with thousands of troops deployed by president grover cleveland. at least four people were