: Credit for the idea is often split between two men with similar names: Peter J. McGuire , a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, and Matthew Maguire , a machinist and secretary of the Central Labor Union. How It is Celebrated
While its origins were focused on parades and political speeches to demonstrate the strength of trade unions, modern celebrations are more social. Labor Day
: Oregon was the first state to pass a law recognizing Labor Day in 1887. : Credit for the idea is often split