History of Labor Day, what it means for citizens

Rooted labor activism of the late 1800's, union leaders were pushing to receive recognition by the federal government for their contributions.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Labor Day is a federally recognized holiday observed every first Monday of September. For many people, the occasion is celebrated as a long weekend in which they may get together with family or simply lounge around the house. Chris Rego, a science teacher at Starkville High School, shared why Labor Day is special to him. “It’s…