Simple Show Explains Labor Day

簡單解釋一下勞動節

It all started in the 19th century.

這一切都始于19世紀。

Overworked and exhausted laborers were fed up and demanded better treatment.

過度勞累和疲憊的勞動者厭倦了，要求更好的待遇。

In Canada, laborers marched to their Prime Minister's doorstep and asked for their right to form unions Oh Canada.

在加拿大，勞工們遊行到總理家門口，要求他們有權組建工會Oh Canada。

The March was victorious.

遊行取得了勝利。

They celebrated better working conditions with an annual parade.

他們通過一年一度的遊行來慶祝更好的工作條件。

Peter J McGuire, an American labor leader, was invited and thought to bring that spirit to America and what a success it was.

美國勞工領袖彼得·麥奎爾（Peter J McGuire）被邀請，并被認為将這種精神帶到美國，這是多麼成功。

In New York City, protesters assembled to fight against poor labor conditions.

在紐約市，抗議者聚集在一起，反對惡劣的勞動條件。

The movement quickly spread across America.

這場運動迅速蔓延到美國各地。

Workers gathered for picnics, concerts and speeches, rallying for 8 hour work days and a Labour holiday.

工人們聚集在一起野餐，音樂會和演講，為工作8小時和勞動假期集會。

Oregon was the first state to officially recognize the holiday, but it wasn't until 12,000 government forces were sent to quell a strike and two railway workers were tragically killed that pressure mounted from the American workforce and Labor Day was put on the federal calendar.

俄勒岡州是第一個正式承認這一節日的州，但直到12，000名政府軍被派去平息罷工，兩名鐵路工人不幸遇難，美國勞動力的壓力越來越大，勞動節才被列入聯邦日曆。

More than 80 countries worldwide celebrate Labor Day or International Workers day on May 1st, but the first Monday of September made sense for Americans because it falls between Independence Day and Thanksgiving.

全球有80多個國家在5月1日慶祝勞動節或國際工人節，但9月的第一個星期一對美國人來說是有意義的，因為它介于獨立日和感恩節之間。

This gives working families a much-needed break.

這為工薪家庭提供了急需的休息時間。

Fast-forward about a hundred years and the Labor Day holiday has become a kind of farewell to summer.

過了大約一百年，勞動節假期成了一種對夏天的告别。

In the USA, kids go back to school.

在美國，孩子們回到學校。

Football season starts and fashionistas hang up that little white dress.

足球賽季開始了，時尚達人挂上了白色的小裙子。

But let's not forget that Labor Day is a celebration of the labor movement dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers all over the world.

但我們不要忘記，勞動節是慶祝緻力于全世界工人的社會和經濟成就的勞工運動。

It's evolved into an appreciation of life and well-deserved break from work.

它已經演變成對生活的欣賞和當之無愧的工作休息。

So make sure to enjoy your Labor Day with family and friends.

因此，請一定與家人、朋友一起享受勞動節。

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