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In Wisconsin, Labor Day is more significant than ever

by: Dominique Paul Noth
on August 18 2015

tags: Labor history, Wisconsin, visual arts, Abe Lincoln, May Day, Grover Cleveland, workers rights, analysis

My step-dad explained to me what Labor Day as a national holiday was really meant to signify: the 8 hour day, safe working conditions and decent pay.

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