Labor Day Questions

When is Labor Day celebrated in the United States?

• First Monday of October

• Last Monday of August

• First Monday of September

• Last Monday of September

What does Labor Day mark for most people?

• The beginning of winter

• The end of the school year

• The last weekend of summer and the start of a new school year

• The beginning of spring

Where was the first Labor Day holiday celebrated?

• Chicago

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Boston

What did the organizers of the first Labor Day want to achieve?

• To celebrate the end of the year

• To bring different types of workers together

• To start a new school year

• To celebrate the beginning of summer

How did employers initially view Labor Day?

• As a day off work

• As a national holiday

• As a regular workday

• As a day for shopping

What did union organizers focus on securing for workers in the 1830s?

• Higher wages

• Eight-hour workday

• More vacation days

• Better healthcare

What does an official national holiday not require employers to do?

• Pay overtime

• Give their workers the day off

• Provide health insurance

• Increase wages

Which sentence from the article would most important to include in a summary of the article?

• The first Labor Day holiday was in 1882 in New York City and was led by the city’s Central Labor Union.

• A newspaper article about the day said the event was like one long political barbecue with “rather dull speeches.”

• This is almost double what is considered full-time work today, which is 40 hours a week.

• In 1887, Oregon, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey all declared a day to celebrate workers.

Perhaps stopping for one day could become a Labor Day tradition. Workers could shut off phones, computers and other electronic devices and celebrate having at least one day off from work during the year!

HOW does this paragraph contribute to the article overall?

• It shows how the spirit of Labor Day is alive today.

• It describes a new argument for a Labor Day tradition that encourages workers to disconnect from work for a day.

• It emphasizes the role technology has played in changing the modern workplace.

• It explains why state laws have caused confusion about Labor Day.

Which detail from the article BEST supports the article's CENTRAL idea?

• It is always held on the first Monday of September. Unlike many other U.S. holidays, it is a celebration without customs or traditions, except for maybe shopping and barbecuing.

• The organizers of the first Labor Day wanted an event to bring different types of workers together. However, employers did not recognize Labor Day as a day off work. This was solved temporarily with a one-day strike in the city.

• Many politicians and business owners were in favor of giving workers more time off. That’s because workers who had no free time were not able to spend their paychecks on traveling, entertainment or dining out

• For example, many stores are open on Labor Day. The same goes for some government services, like police and transportation offices and national parks.