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Labor Day is Monday and most of us enjoy it by taking the day off work and getting ready for the start of school. Many also enjoy the day by having one end of summer party with family, friends, and neighbors.
However, Labor Day would not be possible without the help of the workers who originally fought to get the holiday recognized, so it's important to remember those who worked long hours and in bad conditions. Without those workers, we wouldn't have the industrialized civilization that we do today.
If you're looking to go out with your friends and family on Labor Day, it is the best way to celebrate. Most laborers in the 1800's spent a significant time with their families. Many worked long hours, seven days a week, to support not only their own families but their extended families back in the "home country." This is one traditional representation of the labor movement that has a significant place in our history, and should be celebrated by all.
No matter what your thoughts are on the labor movement in general, everyone has to work and it's sometimes nice to sit back, take a moment, and remember that labor is the backbone of our economy and life in general.