
A brief history of Labor Day indicates that as the trade and labor movements began to grow, calls for a day commemorating workers’ contributions were proposed. As a long time progressive state on social issues like this, Colorado was one of the first five states to enact legislation recognizing Labor Day (Oregon was the first) to officially make it a public holiday back in 1887. Labor Day became an official national holiday in 1894. Our friends in Canada also celebrate “Labour Day” on the first Monday in September.
Following the deaths of workers during the Pullman Strike of 1894, Congress unanimously approved legislation making Labor Day a national holiday and it was signed into law by Grover Cleveland shortly after the end of the strike.
Yesterday I provided some help to a friend moving into her new townhome (talk about irony) so today I plan to take it easy today. Wilson has gotten a head start on relaxation and rejuvenation. We both wish you a safe and lovely holiday. Do you have any special plans for today?
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Oh BOL, that Crabby Road cartoon is so correct! And Wilson, you are a sweetie! I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day rest!
Crabby Road knows precisely how to say what we all think! LOL Labor Day was nie and quiet-just the way we like holidays. Hope yours was great.
hope it was a great day for you both – Wilson sure knows how to relax!
It was. And the rejuvenating was perfect for us both!
Wilson is definitely not laboring in that shot, Monika. Hope your week is off to a fabulous start, and hope your friend is enjoying her new townhome!
Thank you, Bruce. No, the boy is pretty judicious about over extending himself. I’m convinced it’s only squirrels can get him truly revved up. 😊 Hope you had a terrific holiday.
Maxine is a hoot! Happy Labor Day to you and your Mom from all of us non-laborers!
Right back atcha, Terry. We both hope you had a wonderful Labor Day.
Great work on the history of Labor Day, and YES! Wilson knows how to treat the day alright.
Thanks, Marc. Wilson is a doggone inspiration when it comes to relaxation and patience. I need to be more like him. Hope it’s been a good Labor Day for you.
He’s a poster pup for chill time done right. I need to be more like him as well!
So fah so gouda!
Wilson knows how to relax. 🙂
Aye, that he does. Hope you had a nice Labor Day.
Wilson has the right idea. Me and wifey went to a Costa Coffee and each had a cappuccino. First day of the kids going back to school so FREEDOM, sort of. Have a great week and hopefully I can share where we are at, here in not so sunny England, on Wednesday 😀
Enjoy that near freedom experience as school begins. It’s one of the best weeks for parents all year long! Enjoy a cappuccino for me. Happy Monday.
We think that’s the purrfect pose for labour day, Wilson…MOL…Double Pawkisses for a Happy Day to you and your mommy too🐾😽💞
Thanks. He does do a great job when it comes to relaxation! Have a wonderful Monday.
Oh Wilson, you’ve gotten into the spirit of the day. 🤣🥰We got back from IN late last night, so we’re unpacking and I’m trying to just take it easy!
Hope you guys can easily decompress after your trip. Have a terrific Labor Day not laboring!
Maxine and Wilson have the right idea. 🙂 I hope you both have a wonderful day!
We are relaxing after my nephew’s lovely wedding on Saturday in Va. Traveled the rest of the way to TN to be with Brad’s parents. 🙂
Oooh, a road trip to follow up on the wedding. How fun! Yes, Wilson and I are definitely going to relax today. Have a Happy Labor Day.
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Wilson is just asking for a belly rub!
Oh yes, it’s a frequent pose for him. Happy Labor Day, Julia!
Happy Labor Day!
Right back atcha, Julia.
Happy Labor Day!! Enjoy the relaxation, and Wilson, you really know how to do it well!
Thanks. I’m going to see if Wilson will teach me how to be as good as he is on the whole relaxation mode thing. Have a great Labor Day!
all the best to your friend and a happy labor day
Many thanks. I kept thinking about all the stairs she’s going to have to deal with but it’s a nice place and brand new construction. I hope she’s happy for a long time in it. Happy Monday to you!
Happy Labor Day! I am taking it easy today.
Many thanks, Jen. Enjoy an easy day before hitting the grind tomorrow. Happy Labor Day.
I hope you both have a nice relaxing day. Wilson seems to be well on his way to making that a reality.
Thanks, Dan. That lad knows just how to chill. I could take a few lessons from him. Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day.
Wilson has the right idea! A nap on the couch sounds like a plan. 🙂
Wilson knows how to chill-I envy his devotion to it. Happy Labor Day.
Wishing you a peaceful and restful Labor Day, Monika. Not doing anything special here. 😄
Thanks, John. Right back atcha on good wishes for the day. It’s a good day to just relax and rejuvenate.
It always concerns me when I see Mr. Wilson working so hard. You really need to give that dog a break.
I know, right? Poor dear, he really puts himself through the grinder. Have a great Labor Day.
Happy Labor Day! You have the right idea about how to relax Wilson and if I could get in that position I would right by my fan.
Many thanks. Wilson could teach us uprights just how to chill and relax. We hope you have a safe and happy Labor Day.
I’m with Wilson. Being retired is a wonderful thing.
I linked this post to Awww Mondays.
Have a fabulous day and week. Love and hugs to you and lots of scritches to handsome Wilson. ♥
Many thanks, dear Sandee. Yup, Wilson knows just how to handle this important holiday. And thank you for including us in your blog hop-we so appreciate it! 💙
Lulu: “Way to get into the spirit of Labor Day, Wilson!”
Thanks, Lulu. That boy has the finer points of relaxation down to a science. Happy Labor Day to you all.
Wilson, aren’t you going to help?
Wilson says I’m on my own when it comes to relaxing. Happy Labor Day.
We always enjoy the history you provide on days like today. Thx for helping us remember there’s more to the day than BBQ (and the beginning of non stop political commercials for the next two months 🤮). I will do my best to not labor today, but admittedly I have a hard time just relaxing. Having said that the photo of Wilson with a major snooze fest going is quite the inspiration.
Take care M and have a good week. Your annual countdown to Fall is on! 🙂
Thanks, Mike. Appreciate it. The goal of this blog is to try to provide entertainment, engagement and education. As for the relaxation part for today, we suggest a nice long walk in the woods. That always helps us wind down. In fact, we just returned from nearly a hour long walk. Wilson and I are nicely relaxed now. Happy Labor Day, Mike!
We furry ones have lots of sleep and maybe some yard play. Mom wants to do some nose work and tracking today too. First she has to attempt to replace the handle on our sliding glass door that broke. She is nervous about it and so are we as she is not really a handyman type.
Bummer on the broken handle. I’m sure there are tutorials on YouTube that can walk her through it. Good luck. And enjoy whatever you guys do today. Happy Labor Day.
Wilson has the right attitude! I’m going to write–my favorite leisure activity.
He always manages to do just the right thing. Enjoy writing today. Happy Labor Day.
We’re going to snooze most of the day!
You have the right idea! Enjoy a day full of 💤. Happy Monday!
Pets know how to relax! Bless them!
Absolutely. We should be more like them. Happy Labor Day Monday.