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Starting in 1884, the labor movement had called for strikes and protests on May 1 to push for an eight-hour workday.
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The labor movement called for strikes and protests on May 1 starting in 1884 to push for an eight-hour workday.
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Karen Zraick
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{
    "date": "1884",
    "event": "Labor movement calls for strikes and protests",
    "topic": "eight-hour workday"
}
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History Labor
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September 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM (6 days ago)
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September 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM (6 days ago)

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What Is Labor Day? A History of the Workers’ Holiday
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Labor Day, a US national holiday, originated from workers' parades in the late 1800s. It became a federal holiday in 1894 amidst the Pullman strike. The holiday's history reflects the evolution of the American labor movement.

Labor Day
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Workers' Rights
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