What is Labor Day?
An extra day off of work so employees can rest.
What is a union?
An organization of working people.
Do unions have the power to make good changes?
Yes, by working together.
Why is Labor Day always on a Monday?
To allow for a long weekend off of work or school.
Labor means ....
WORK
Children used to work in factories. True or False?
True! 120 years ago, children had jobs and did not get summer breaks.
When is Labor Day?
The first Monday of September.
Why was there a parade for the first Labor Day?
To show that unions have the power to make positive (good) changes.
Unions worked with businesses to make all the changes that we have today. True or False?
TRUE!
Employer
A person or place that pays people for work.
Is Labor Day a federal holiday?
YES!
What was the main idea of the Labor Day article?
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Parade
A public display for people celebrating a special day or event that includes marching bands and floats.
Employee
A person who works at a job for money.
Did workers fall asleep at work because they were too tired?
YES!