Celebration of Labor Day

Many of us are celebrating this Labor Day with family and friends, possibly at the lake, on the ocean or in the beauty of the mountains!  Wherever you are celebrating, my hopes and prayers are that you are enjoying it safely and are having a great time doing it.

As you are celebrating it, did you ever wonder why Labor Day exists?

Okay, we all know that Labor Day is the first Monday in September and we probably understand that is was a creation of the labor movement dedicated to the achievements of American workers.

Controversy in history has it that Peter McGuire, an Irish-American cabinet maker and pioneer unionist proposed the day in dedication to all who labor. Old records describe him as a red-headed, fiery, eloquent leader of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners.

Peter McGuire introduced his idea at a meeting of the Central Labor Union on May 18,1882. "Let us have, a festive day during which a parade through the streets of the city would permit public tribute to American Industry," he said.

What I wonder is, do we really appreciate why this day exists?  Do we even think about what the past contributed to the creation of the day?  I wonder?  Maybe, we shouldn't even care, just enjoy it and move on, but I wonder?

What do you think?

David L. Britt, MBA
Olathe, Kansas
David L. Britt Real Estate
Heritage Real Estate
The Heritage Real Estate Team
Olathe Neighbors 

Guiding You HOME!