Curated Video
Unions Helped Make Labor Day A Holiday. But Where Are They Now?
Labor unions have existed for well over 100 years, but membership has petered out in the last few decades.
PBS
Labor Day | All About the Holidays
Labor Day isn't just a day off at the beginning of the school year! Learn all about the workers who fought for labor laws and workplace safety with an informative video about the origins of Labor Day.
HISTORY Channel
History of Labor Day
Labor Day, its parades and picnics, has become a marker for the end of summer vacation. Introduce kids to the key people and events involved in the creation of this national holiday with a video that provides a brief overview of the...
Other
History: Youtube: History of the Holidays: Labor Day
While you take your three day weekend, remember those who struggled to get Friday and Saturday off. [3:14]
Other
You Tube: History Channel: History of the Holidays Labor Day
While you take your three day weekend, remember those who struggled to get Friday and Saturday off. [3:13]
A&E Television
History.com: Labor Day's Railroad Strike Roots
Labor Day in the United States actually started across the border in Canada, after a struggle involving newspaper printers, outdated laws, and political rivalries. [1:01]