Sunday, 7 September 2014

Labor Day: US and Canada

Did you know that Labor Day in the U.S. and in Canada is celebrated in September? Almost everywhere else, labor is celebrated on May 1. This film from TED tells the story of why (and mentions  how May 1 became the international labor day, too).

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-americans-and-canadians-celebrate-labor-day-kenneth-c-davis?utm_source=TED-Ed+Subscribers&utm_campaign=0738cbe194-2013_09_219_19_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1aaccced48-0738cbe194-46580757

If you want subtitles, you can turn them on by clicking on the box at the bottom of the video screen.

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