Labor Day in the USA is celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor workers. The document describes the many types of workers that contribute to society such as those who build infrastructure, manufacture goods, grow and transport food, provide healthcare and education, and perform other important jobs. It notes that while machines now do some work, workers are still needed to operate and program them. On Labor Day, schools and some businesses close so people can have picnics and spend time with family and friends to mark the end of summer.

1. Labor Day in the USA
Diana L. Portillo
September 2015

2. Labor Day in the USA
• Labor Day is the first
Monday of
September.
• On this day, we think
about the workers of
this country.

3. Labor Day in the USA
• Workers build
railroads, highways,
bridges, and homes.
• Workers build
factories, and make
things in factories.

4. Labor Day in the USA
• Workers grow food,
and other workers
bring it to the stores.
• Workers fix things
when they are
broken, and workers
take care of us when
we are sick.

5. Labor Day in the USA
• Workers write
newspapers and
books, teach in
schools, and sell
things we need.
• Workers cut hair,
clean clothing, and
repair cars.

6. Labor Day in the USA
• Workers wait on
tables, wash dishes,
and cook.
• Workers take away
garbage and keep
streets clean.
• Workers protect, put
out fires, and rescue
from danger.

7. Labor Day in the USA
• Today machines and
computers do a lot of
work too.
• But workers make
and operate the
machines.
• Workers program the
computers.

8. Labor Day in the USA
• Schools, banks, and
post offices are
closed on Labor Day.
• Family and friends get
together for picnics
and barbecues.

9. Labor Day in the USA
• Labor Day marks the
end of summer.
• Many workers take a
rest or go traveling on
the long weekend.

10. Sources
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