What is the meaning of Labor Day?
Today Labor Day is often seen as not wearing white as fashion statement or going out to celebrate because a holiday is a holiday. How many people actually know the original meaning of what it is? According to the U.S. Department of labor the definition of Labor Day, it means, “…a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.” Throughout the years America has been a nation where the idea of working has always been a big topic, so much that even child labor has existed at one point. The idea of Labor Day is to acknowledge all of the hard work to achieve America as it is today, the available jobs provided to people and the benefits for the working class. The older generation may still appreciate it, the value of it, but the younger generation may see it in a different light.
Mr. Morel, a French teacher at Paint Branch High School, views Labor Day as, “I think Labor Day is about socializing and enjoying a day off from hard work to prepare for the rest of the year. It also allows for people to recognize the hard work that American citizens have put in over the years.”
On Labor Day relaxing and enjoying yourself is not a crime but it is respectful to remember why it is celebrated in the first place.
Reese Kathlyn Lowe, a sophomore at Paint Branch High School says, “I love Labor Day because it gives everyone time to catch up with family.”
While older generations spent their day thinking about the importance of Labor Day and how it prepares for the rest of the year the younger generation shows more regard to just another day off from school and having fun with friends or family.
Now while the importance of Labor Day isn’t something that is detrimental, if not remembered, it is something that the people of the nation should give importance to.