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Labor Day Was Created in Place of a Real Holiday Celebrating U.S. Workers | Teen Vogue

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Even if the holiday wasn’t always intended to be a rip-off, it sure is now.

Labor Day weekend is almost here, and many people across the country will be enjoying the long weekend by firing up the grill or cramming in last-minute back-to-school shopping. Class war is probably the last thing on most folks’ minds, but it shouldn’t be. See, Labor Day’s history is a lot more complicated than you might think, and while it seems like a great idea — A federal holiday that pays tribute to the working class and gives everyone a day off? You love to see it! — there are some glaring problems with the holiday, going back to its inception. Honestly, it’s kind of a government scam.

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