In 1882, the New York Central Labor Union called for a "festive parade through the streets of the city" as it campaigned to limit the workday to eight hours. The march in early September, which drew more than 10,000 people, became the precursor of the Labor Day we observe every year.
Yet strangely, there’s a simmering debate about who came up with the id…
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Now It's History to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.