在美国，每年9月的第一个星期一是劳工节（Labor Day）。这个节日既弘扬美国劳工的社会和经济成就，也意味着夏季的结束。自从1894年格罗弗·克利夫兰（Grover Cleveland）总统将劳工节定为联邦假日以来，美国劳工队伍发展壮大，更加多元化。很多人都会利用这个假日进行休闲活动。庆祝这个节日也是为了向美国所有的劳动者强调保障工人权利的重要性。
The U.S.Embassy and Consulates in China will be closed on September6in observance of Labor Day
Beyond marking the end of summer for Americans,Labor Day honors the social and economic achievements of U.S.workers on the first Monday of each September.Since Labor Day was established as a national holiday in1894by President Grover Cleveland,the American labor force has grown stronger and more diverse.
On Labor Day,many workers will take a well-earned rest and all Americans will reflect on the importance of workers’rights.