I will try to keep it light today because of the holiday and because I just got back from a long vacation and I have so much to dig out of, so much mail, so much stuff.The Pangolin Love Google Doodle depicted two pangolins cuddling and holding a heart-shaped balloon, with a background of leaves and flowers. But that stopped in 2016 with their first Labor Day logo and has since had a Doodle every year. Even dating back to 20, Google didn't post a Labor Day logo. Thanks to all the past and current labor activists who have raised our nation’s standard of living!Īgain, this is just live in the US and Canada.Īs a reminder, Google use to post small American flags but nothing more on Labor Day.

While the three-day weekend is a chance for one last break before summer ends, it is also a reminder of how far our country has come in advancing workers’ rights. People commemorate the holiday today with parties, picnics and vacations. government officially declared the first Monday in September as a federal holiday in 1894. After the Union Square parade inspired similar events across the country, the U.S.

On September 5th, 1892, the Central Labor Union organized a parade in New York City's Union Square-where thousands of workers took unpaid time off and gathered for the first unofficial celebration of Labor Day. The holiday originated in the late 19th century as the labor movement was gaining momentum across the U.S. Through strikes and rallies, they protested the dangerous working conditions, minimal breaks and poor pay. This led to the birth of the labor movement, as workers formed labor and trade unions to advocate for rights. The federal holiday honors the hard work and achievements of working people, and recognizes their immense contributions to society.ĭuring the Industrial Revolution, many Americans arduous shifts, seven days a week to make a living. Today’s Doodle celebrates Labor Day in the United States and Canada. The Doodle showcases plumbers, farmers, painters, bakers, handy workers, and delivery folks.Īs you can see above, in the traditional Google Doodle sense, it is made out of the Google logo. Today is Labor day in the United States and in Canada and to celebrate the laborers' work and contributions to their states, Google has a Doodle.

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