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5 Fun Facts about Labor Day

Happy Labor Day! I’ve labored this hard this year, so I’m looking forward to enjoying a day off and having fun with my family and friends. To those who celebrate labor day, I hope you are enjoying a day off too. And to those who are laboring today, here are some fun facts about Labor Day (and don’t work too hard!).

5 Fun Facts about Labor Day

  1. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland designated the first Monday in September as Labor Day.
  2. Today, Americans typically celebrate Labor Day with a backyard barbecues or picnics at the beach. Labor Day is also known for its end-of-summer sales.
  3. As of 2012, there were more than 155 million people in our nation’s labor force with 53% being men and 47% women.
  4. The average work commute is approximately 25 minutes.
  5. 13.4 million U.S. workers work at least one day a week from home.

Source: US Census Bureau

Happy Labor Day!

Shannon

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September 1, 2014  •  15 Comments  •  Uncategorized

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  1. Laurie @thefrugalfarmer
    Monday, September 1st, 2014
    Interesting facts, Shannon: thanks for sharing! Hope you have an awesome day. :-)
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    • Shannon Ryan
      Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
      Thanks, Laurie! I hope you had a great holiday too and that a kids enjoyed their first day back to school today. :)
  2. Kassandra @ More Than Just Money
    Monday, September 1st, 2014
    I hope you're enjoying today with the family Shannon :)
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    • Shannon Ryan
      Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
      I did - thank you! I hope you had a great holiday too, Kassandra. :)
  3. Natalie @ Financegirl
    Monday, September 1st, 2014
    Happy Labor Day to you and your family, Shannon!
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  4. Brad @ How to Save Money
    Monday, September 1st, 2014
    Thanks for sharing the trivia Shannon. Remind me also to thank Grover Cleveland. Can't recall much else he did as President though.
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    • Shannon Ryan
      Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
      Me neither, Brad. But I do appreciate a 3-day weekend! LOL!
  5. Shannon @Financially Blonde
    Monday, September 1st, 2014
    Happy Labor Day Shannon! I hope you are enjoying your family time and the last official weekend of summer!
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    • Shannon Ryan
      Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
      Thanks, Shannon! We had a wonderful weekend and I hope you did too!
  6. Jayson @ Monster Piggy Bank
    Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
    Facts I just learned from you, Shannon. Thanks for the info about Labor Day we are enjoying.
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    • Shannon Ryan
      Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
      You're welcome, Jayson!
  7. Corina Ramos
    Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
    Interesting facts for sure. Thanks for sharing them with us. I hope you had a great day with your family!

    Have a great week and here's to an awesome month!
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    • Shannon Ryan
      Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
      I did, Corina! I hope you had a wonderful day with your family too. Here's to an awesome month!
  8. DC @ Young Adult Money
    Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
    Hope you had a great Labor Day! It was tough going back to work after a three-day weekend.
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    • Shannon Ryan
      Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
      It was, DC. I keep reminding myself it is a short week! Hope you had a great Labor Day too!
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