How did Labour Day come about?
In the 19th century, New Zealand workers fought for the right to have an eight hour working day.
Then in 1840 carpenter Samuel Parnell fought for the right in Wellington and won.
When was Labour Day first celebrated?
Labour Day was first celebrated as a public holiday on October 28, 1890 when thousands of workers paraded in the main city centres. Everyone got a day of work to attend to the celebrations. But the first official Labour Day was on the second Wednesday of October in 1900.
What happens on Labour Day?
Everyone gets a day of work which means most shops are closed, and all the schools a deserted. Everyone can sit back and have a great time. Besides everyone needs a break from work someday don't they?
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