Hello Everyone
Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026. Bedford City offices will be closed and it’s an extended weekend for workers. Good for them. City Offices will open Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Summer is almost over. Wow how time has passed.
Labor Day is a public holiday that honors the labor movement and the contributions of workers The holiday began in the late 19th century when people worked 12 hour days in harsh and unsafe conditions. Imagine that.
When Labor Day is Celebrated
• United States and Canada: Celebrated on the first Monday in September.
• Other Countries: Many nations celebrate it on May 1st as International Workers’ Day (May Day).
Some History and Origin
• Late 19th Century: The holiday grew out of the labor movement during the Industrial Revolution.
• Worker Demands: Labor unions fought for better pay, safer conditions, and limits on long work hours (like the eight-hour workday).
• First Events: New York City held the first large-scale labor parade in 1882.
• Federal Recognition: The U.S. Congress made it a legal holiday in 1894 following the Pullman Strike.
• End of Summer: In North America, the long weekend marks the unofficial end of summer.
So, enjoy yourselves at the Air Show and local festivals over the long weekend.
Enjoy what’s left of Summer
Love, Peace and Unity
