The History of Labor Day from WorkingNation

For many Americans, Labor Day marks the end of summer and a day off from work to relax. But it's so much more than that.

The history of Labor Day has its roots in another era of profound changes in the workforce--the movement from agricultural jobs to industrial jobs. Here's how it all started.

Produced by Alicia Clark

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