Labor Day is the holiday for working people! Labor Day honors the rich heritage, struggles, and achievements of American workers and celebrates the contributions of working people today. Working people created Labor Day in the late 19th century and it became a federal holiday in 1894.
Join your fellow educators and working people throughout the country to celebrate Labor Day 2019, both inside and outside the classroom!
- Check out CTA.org/LaborDay for a roundup of events you can join celebrating Labor Day, social media graphics to share on your accounts, and classroom resources to help educate students on the history of working people.
- Going to Six Flags on Sept. 7 or Sept. 8? Be sure to check out this deal for union families including an all-you-can-eat meal.
Planning to honor and celebrate Labor Day 2019? When you share pics and videos on social media, be sure to tag @WeAreCTA and add #LaborDay2019 to your posts.