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- 4. Labor Another reason for the development of Labor day was to protest_________.
- 7. Rail car workers, plumbers, and factory workers wanted to be able to form ______________ ______________ in order to protest low wages and dangerous conditions.
- 10. Century Labor day came about during the last 25 years of the _______________.
- 11. The first state to pass a law to recognize the holiday was ____________________.
- 12. Recently, this holiday has been seen as the traditional end of ____________ and beginning of the school year.
- 14. Today many of us celebrate Labor Day with ___________, going to the beach, or ________.
- 16. This holiday is dedicated to ___________________achievement of the American Worker.
- 17. Labor Day is a national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, ______________, and well-being of our country.
- 18. The holiday is shared with Canada, where it is known as _______ _____. (watch spelling)
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- 1. A machinist named ______________ is also considered a founder of the holiday.
- 2. ___________________, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners was a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor.
- 3. During this time period, ____________ _____________ were not allowed to form.
- 5. Labor is also celebrated in other countries and maybe known as _______________ Day.
- 6. If you where late, argued, or protested about working _______________ you were fired from your job.
- 8. The _______ __________ made Labor Day a National Holiday on June 28, 1894. U.S. Congress
- 9. Originally, Labor day was considered the ________________ _____________ holiday.
- 12. Many people died in the Triangle ___________ ____________ fire when the doors to the factory were locked and people could not escape.
- 13. Labor Day is always the first Monday of_________________.
- 15. During the Industrial Revolution working conditions were unfair and ________________.