Mohawk Valley Museums

Labor Day in the Mohawk Valley ⬇️

The first Monday in September is often associated with the end of summer and barbecues, but the history of Labor Day has its roots in the labor movement. At a time in the late 1800s when American laborers worked long hours for little pay and few benefits, protests and strikes were the primary way for low-wage workers to be heard.

Read more on Labor Day History and the issues facing the Mohawk Valley Laborers through the years on Mohawk Valley Museums!