This Labor Day crossword puzzle introduces students to workers and the labor movement, with clues covering Union, Factory, Wages, and Weekend. Free printable worksheet with answer key included.
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Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September and honors the contributions of American workers. It grew out of the labor movement of the late 1800s, when workers organized for shorter hours, safer conditions, and fair pay.
This crossword covers work and the labor movement through clues about UNION, FACTORY, and WAGES, along with the gains organizing produced such as WEEKEND and SAFETY.
Use this crossword in the first week of September alongside a discussion of why Labor Day exists. Older students can research a job in their community and describe what a fair workday looks like.
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