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Who Founded Labor Day Across North America
The piece traces Labor Day origins in the United States and Canada. It cites Peter McGuire and Matthew Maguire as claimed founders, notes first U S celebration in New York City on Sept 5, 1882, and Canadian ties to Toronto union demonstrations from 1872. It also cites official holiday dates in 1894 and quotes Samuel Gompers on the holiday’s meaning.
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U.S
Canada
North America
United States
U.S. Department of Labor
Ken Clavette
Ottawa Labour Council
Workers Heritage Committee
Ottawa
Ontario
Peter McGuire
Matthew Maguire
Central Labor Union
New York City
McGuire
Toronto
Clavette
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Clarette
Ann Landers