History of Labor Day (3:03)
In 1894, Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a federal holiday after a failed attempt to break up a railroad strike.
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In 1894, Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a federal holiday after a failed attempt to break up a railroad strike.
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The Fight to End Child Labor
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In a History of the Holidays video, discover how unions put an end to child labor in factories during the early 1900's, along with excessive hours and pay cuts.
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Andrew Carnegie and the Homestead Strike
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