Happy Labor Day ...... ITS MORE THEN JUST A DAY OFF AND COOKOUTS.... So Many things to learn about the holiday we celebrate..... That it was birthed after the Haymarket Masscure in 1886 in Chicago when workkers were striking (in what began as a peaceful rally) pressing for a 8 hr work day.... pertaining to the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company... Key Persons and Organizations; Knights of Labor, Pinkerton Agency, Mayor Carter Harrison Sr..... Geography: Haymarket square - The rally started in the evening 3,000 persons and with a slight rainfall... Workers normally worked 6 days a wk 10 hour days... Ethninity of most workers were Irish Americans and German & Bohemian immigrants ; Reporting the news: The Chicago Tribune and The New York Times.... At Dusk Police commanded the rally organizers who spoke to the crowd from a platform/stage of stationary wagons; led by Albert Parsons and Samuel Fielder; they were told to disperse and as the police approached; someone threw a bomb of dynamite into the pathway of the police and after the explosion the response was, return gunfire, injuries and death.... Great words to study: Anarchists led by Albert Parsons, This was once a taught philosphy and today is referred to as liberalism and being left winged. --------------------------------------- Labor Day in the United States is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. It is a celebration of the American labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of their country. Labor Day was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, who organized the first parade in New York City. After the Haymarket Massacre, which occurred in Chicago on May 4, 1886, U.S. President Grover Cleveland feared that commemorating Labor Day on May 1 could become an opportunity to commemorate the affair. Thus, in 1887, it was established as an official holiday in September to support the Labor Day that the Knights favored. The advancement of the labor conditions we have today are based on the cost of many years ago.... Enjoy and know why you celebrate... Love and Blessings Pastor Nora
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 13:42:09 +0000
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