Labor Day

Labor Day is a United States federal holiday that takes place on the first Monday in September. The holiday began in 1882, originating from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create a day off for the "working man". It is still celebrated mainly as a day of rest and marks the symbolic end of summer for many. Labor Day became a federal holiday by Act of Congress in 1894.

I heard that wearing white after Labor Day used to be a fashion faux pas. I wonder why? One of my guesses is, with the advent of winter, white wouldn't offer a contrast in color when it snows. Also, may be the fashion police thought that it would be nice if people start dressing up in colors as Christmas approaches, to reflect festive spirit. Who knows? Fashion is not bound by any rhyme or reason:-)

A recent report says that the people in the US are the most productive workers.

American workers stay longer in the office, at the factory or on the farm than their counterparts in Europe and most other rich nations, and they produce more per person over the year.

The average U.S. worker produces $63,885 of wealth per year, more than their counterparts in all other countries, the International Labor Organization said in its report. Ireland comes in second at $55,986, followed by Luxembourg at $55,641, Belgium at $55,235 and France at $54,609.

The U.S., according to the report, also beats all 27 nations in the European Union, Japan and Switzerland in the amount of wealth created per hour of work — a second key measure of productivity.