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Labor Day in the 21st century is all about beaches, BBQs, ballgames, and buying things.

This year, for example, 25% of Americans plan to get out of town for Labor Day weekend. More than 133 million will enjoy a cookout. Thousands will pack college football stadiums. And the average Labor Day weekend shopper will spend $58 in the process, according to WalletHub.

But it hasn’t always been that way. Labor Day’s roots can be traced back to the streets of 1880s New York City, where rival union leaders joined forces to protest the unfair labor practices that plagued industry at the time.

This is not meant to take the wind from your sails as you enjoy one last dip in the summer sun. Rather, these Labor Day facts may help you cherish the holiday even more. Its place on the calendar is uniquely American; most other countries celebrate labor in May. And there’s ample reason for celebration, considering the industrial fatality rate has fallen by roughly 94% since the early 1900s.

WalletHub’s More Labor Day Fun Facts report, helps to educate and entertain consumers with stats on all aspects of the holiday from hotdogs, history, and financials.

More Labor Day Fun Facts:

•76% of Americans say legal immigrants are essential to the labor force.

•52% of Americans left a total of 705 million vacation days unused in 2017.

•818 hot dogs are eaten every second from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

•$250+ Billion is the annual cost of worker injury and illness in the U.S.

These are just a few Labor Day Holiday Facts that you need to know. To get more details and read more about it, visit wallethub.com, right now!!

Have A Blessed, Safe, Healthy, And Happy Labor Day Holiday!!