Labor Day was established as a federal holiday in 1894.  As we head into the holiday weekend here are a few facts to consider while celebrating the occasion.

According to the US Census Bureau website...

154.5 million
Number of people 16 and older in the nation's labor force in May 2008 (82.6 million men, 71.9 million women).

82%
Percentage of full-time workers 18 to 64 covered by health insurance during all or part of 2006.

77%
Percentage of workers in private industry who receive a paid vacation as one of their benefits.

7.7 million
Number of workers who hold down more than one job.

10.4 million
Number of self-employed workers.

10.3 million
Number of independent contractors.

5.4 million
Number of people who work at home.

76%
Percentage of workers who drove alone to work.

3.1 million
Number of workers who face extreme commutes to work of 90 or more minutes each day.

For more information visit the Census Bureau.  Happy Labor Day!