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How Labor Day Emerged From the Movement for a Shorter Workday

How Labor Day Emerged From the Movement for a Shorter Workday
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Jeffrey Sklansky

Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America

Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America

Both holidays arose at the same time, nearly 150 years ago, in the midst of an explosive labor uprising.

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Jeffrey Sklansky