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Labor Day

Labor Day—the first Monday in September—celebrates the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America.

History of Labor Day

Minimum Wages, by State
View the minimum wage and overtime laws for each state and U.S. territory.
Labor Day Facts from the Census Bureau
How many people are in the U.S. labor force? What do they earn? What are their benefits? More...
Reasons People Do Not Work
2004 data from Bureau of the Census report released September 2007. (.PDF | requires Adobe Acrobat Reader )
Labor Statistics
Data on employment, unemployment, prices, wages and compensation, working conditions, productivity...
Your Rights as a Worker
Know the laws that protect you as a worker. Employment laws, equal employment opportunity, wages and benfits, health benefits...

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