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EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 1 MIN

The Roots of Labor Day

from Integrity Moments

The Industrial Revolution’s technology, rather than eliminating jobs, created jobs for railroads and related industries that dramatically increased labor demands. This led to abuse and overwork, not leisure, as some expected.  In 1894, the Labor Day holiday became a response to that abuse and overwork. The laborers demanded a day to rest and celebrate their ... The post The Roots of Labor Day appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

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