Here are some fun facts about Labor Day...
  1. The first celebrated US Labor Day was on Tuesday, September 5, 1882 in New York City, planned by the Central Labor Union.
  2. The decision to make Labor Day the first Monday of September was approved on June 28, 1894.
  3. Labor Day started as a part of the labor union movement, to recognize the contributions of men and women in the US workforce, but modernly is seen as a chance to celebrate the last weekend of summer.
  4. Americans worked 12-hour days seven days a week during the 19th century!
  5. The Adamson Act was passed on September 3, 1916 to establish an eight-hour work day.
In observance of the holiday we will be closing the office Friday at 2:00pm and closed on Monday September 3rd. 

We will be back in the office on Tuesday. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!!