For most Americans, Labor Day weekend is filled with football, food and fun.  It is a day of rest and spending time with friends and family.  In the US, Labor Day, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of their country.   History of Labor Day in the US: In many countries, the working classes sought to make May Day an official holiday, and their efforts largely succeeded. In the United States and Canada, however, the official holiday…