About a century ago workers where forced to do hard work, and deal with harsh conditions. Workers often had to work 10-12 hours,and were paid very little. Women and small children where forced to work even when they were sick. Other than fighting for higher pay, and often fought for kids rights. They workers wanted their employers to place a age limit on their workers so small children wont have to work.
Mcguire spent a decade fighting for workers rights. He taught of the idea to create a special holiday for worker. On September 5, 1882 about 10,000 workers went marching on the streets of New York city ,demanding a better work environment. About 2 years later they has their first labor day. To learn more on Mcguire go here
The first american labor day was celebrated in New York. Workers where tiered of working so many hours 6 days a week. Workers where tired so they formed labor union in america and Canada.