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Labor Facts
Curious to know minimum wages for each state? How about the number of workers in the United States? Find out answers to those questions and more!
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Curious to know minimum wages for each state? How about the number of workers in the United States? Find out answers to those questions and more!
Minimum Wages, by State
View the minimum wage and overtime laws for each state and U.S. territory.
Labor Day Facts from the Census Bureau
How many people are in the U.S. labor force? What do they earn? What are their benefits?
Labor Statistics
Data on employment, unemployment, prices, wages and compensation, working conditions, productivity...
Your Rights as a Worker
Know the laws that protect you as a worker. Employment laws, equal employment opportunity, wages and benefits, health benefits.
Labor Day Party Ideas
Many consider Labor Day to be the official end to summer. So, why not say goodbye in style!Check out some great party ideas from DivaVillage to make this Labor Day one to remember!
Labor Day Party Idea #1: Screen a movie outdoors on the side of your house or garage
Create your own little drive-in theater for friends and family! Throw some burgers and hot dogs on the grill, then sit back and enjoy the show! Not sure what film to play? Try one of these labor inspired flicks.
Labor Day Party Idea #2: Cuban 'So-Long-To-Summer' Soiree
Bring summer to a close with a Cuban style fiesta. Make kabobs, fresh salsas and dips, and bring and indoor 'living room' outside to enjoy the summer night.
Labor Day Party Idea #3: Pot Luck/Recipe Share Dinner
What better way to close out the summer, then with friends and family surrounding you? Have them bring their favorite summer dish, and enjoy each others favorite recipes of summer 2009!
Check out more fun, Labor Day inspired party ideas here.
Top Ten Labor Day Movies
If you find yourself at home on Labor Day, with nothing else to do, check out a few 'labor' inspired films.1.) The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
2.) Norma Rae (1979)
3.) Nine to Five (1980)
4.) North Country (2005)
5.) Office Space (1999)
6.) Working Girl (1988)
7.) Erin Brockovich (2000)
8.) The Pursuit of Happiness (2006)
9.) Take This Job and Shove It (1981)
10.) Night Shift (1982)
Interested in a few other Labor Day film picks? CLICK HERE to check out the trailers to some other great films, inspired by the American worker.
