The first Labor Day was ovserved in 1894 on September 3. Who suggested that there be a Labor Day celebration?
2006-09-10 17:05:22 · 6 answers · asked by <3 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Probably Uriah Stephens, who was the leader of the Knights of Labor.
2006-09-10 17:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The US Knights of Labor parade itself was inspired by an annual labor parade held in Toronto, Canada. The origins of Labour Day in Canada can be traced back to a printer's revolt in 1872 in Toronto, where laborers tried to establish a 54-hour work week. Protest marches of over 10,000 workers were formed in response, which eventually led to Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald repealing the anti-union laws and arranging the release of the organizers as well. The parades held in support of the Nine-Hour Movement and the printers' strike led to an annual celebration.
2006-09-11 00:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by Andy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grover Cleveland
2006-09-11 00:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was Samuel Gompers backed by the congress, he organised a merger between the AFL (american federation of labor) and the CIO (council of independent organisations) Oh yeah...
2006-09-11 07:00:30 · answer #4 · answered by Boliver Bumgut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the workers of course
2006-09-11 00:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All people.
2006-09-11 00:53:16 · answer #6 · answered by Janice Tee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋