Labor Day Quiz

Directions: Match the definition on top with the correct word on the bottom.

• strikes

• Workers refusal to work until needs are met

• Cleveland

• Labor Day marks the unofficial end of this

• summer

• Declared Labor Day a national holiday

• September

• Labor Day is celebrated during this month

Directions: Match the definition on top with the correct word on the bottom.

• May Day

• Day of the week Labor Day is celebrated

• football

• Another holiday that celebrates workers

• Monday

• Sport often watched on Labor Day weekend

• unions

• Groups of workers who fight for rights

Where was the union festival that inspired Labor Day held?

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City

• Philadelphia

“These groups of workers were set up to keep their workplace safe and their pay fair.” What is the best meaning of fair?

• Not favoring one over another

• Gathering of people

• Light in color

Who is mainly honored on Labor Day?

• Workers

• Government officials

• Mothers