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what's something people don't know about Labor day I'll show you the hidden history behind this celebrated Day Labor Day wasn't always about barbecues and sales in the late 1800s workers toiled in harsh conditions 12-hour days 7 days a week no breaks no rights fed up they organized strikes and protests the Hay Market Riot of 1886 was a flasho demanding an 8-hour workday blood was shed but their voices roared fast forward to 1894 the Pullman Strike saw workers halt trains Nationwide president Grover Cleveland sent in troops The Clash was fierce to ease tensions he rushed through a bill making Labor Day a national holiday a peace offering but also a nod to workers struggle now every first Monday of September we honor those labor Pioneers so next time you enjoy the day off remember the fight that won it Labor Day is more than a holiday it's a testament to resilience and there you have it the untold story of Labor Day like share and subscribe for more hidden histories