Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of summer.  The last long weekend to spend time with friends and family.  Like other holidays, the real reason we celebrate the holiday can be overlooked.  So, why do we celebrate Labor Day?  It is a day set aside to celebrate the contributions and dedication of the 122 million men and women who are in the United States workforce. The first Labor Day in the U.S. was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882.  It was held in New York City and planned … [Read more...]