June 28

Birthday of machinist Matthew Maguire, who many believe first suggested Labor Day. Others believe it was Peter McGuire, a carpenter – 1850

Also on this date: President Grover Cleveland signs legislation declaring Labor Day an official U.S. holiday. The federal government sues the Teamsters to force reforms on the union, the nation's largest.

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