1894: Year Labor Day was made a federal holiday by U.S. Congress and President Grover Cleveland
151 million: Estimated number of workers age 16 and over in the U.S.
77: Percentage of workers who get paid holidays, including Labor Day
7.5 million: Number of Americans who work more than one job
$40,798: 2004 annual median income for male workers
$31,223: 2004 annual median income for female workers
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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