Labor Day

These guys are out fishing and that’s what a lot of folks will be doing tomorrow. All the holidays seem to pass by uneventfully for me. I am working tomorrow, because Labor Day is not a paid holiday for me. Amazing, right? What about you?

Labor Day Legislation

The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From these, a movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. By 1894, 30  other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.

Then, in 1914,President Woodrow Wilson stated, “The labor of  a human being is not a commodity or article of commerce: ……  but a part of his life, and that, therefore, the courts must treat it as if it were part of his life.”

Does it really matter that I am working? No, not to me. I will take another day off, so one day is as good as another. I might miss a sailing trip, but have one planned next weekend. So, I can look forward to the same things, just on a different date.

What will you be doing? Holidays seem to take on weekend status. We usually just do more of the things we do on a long weekend. Travel, go out to restaurants, shop, find recreational events, spend time with family and friends. Make the most of it!!

Be safe. The Highway Patrol and AAA forecast increased citations and accidents. Don’t be one of them. Take it slow and easy. Enjoy your day!