Who Invented Labor Day | Salt Lake City News

Labor Day isn’t just a long weekend—it’s a tribute to the backbone of America. Celebrated every first Monday in September, it traces back to 1882 when New York City hosted its first parade and festival, sparked by two competing labor legends: Peter J. McGuire and Matthew Maguire. While both claim credit, recent evidence leans toward Maguire as the original proposer. Oregon became the first state to make it official in 1887, followed by others, until Congress made it a national holiday in 1894 under President Cleveland. So next time you’re relaxing, remember: this day honors the sweat, grit, and progress of American workers who built the nation—one parade at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4eac2487bb2787b