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It's Labor Day!

CHAPTER 1 What Is Labor Day? In the United States, Labor Day is a special day. It happens in September. On Labor Day, many grown-ups do not go to work. Children do not go to school. Labor Day is on the first Monday of September.

Did you ever wonder what Labor Day is? Labor Day is a day to honor workers. In the past, the work day was very long. Workers could not rest. Young children had to work too. Sometimes work was not safe. Long ago, children worked in places like this.

Now our nation has laws. The laws make sure that workers are safe. Work is more fair. A worker can take a break. Other laws say that children can't work. Children must go to school. Hard hats keep workers safe.

Americans unite to say thank you workers on Labor Day. People also like to celebrate on Labor Day! Many workers help us at school. STOP AND CHECK Why do we celebrate Labor Day?