Learn the history of Labor Day from History.com

This month, History.com celebrates the value and dignity of work and its role in the American way of life with its Labor Day (September 7) minisite.

History.com examines Labor Day with a comprehensive look at the significance of the day. Visitors to http://www.history.com/laborday can watch videos on the workers fight for labor rights and the fight to end child labor, learn information on labor leaders such as the Knights of Labor, get information on the 8-hour work day, and interact with additional resources.

More holiday information can be found at www.history.com/historyoftheholidays.