Story idea for labor day weekend?

Question

I'm a student of journalism and my editor wants me to write a story today about what people are doing on the labor day weekend. I see NOTHING interesting about running around and getting some lame quotes about what people are doing....I am having a brainfart in the search for a better angle on this holiday weekend that can be doable on a Saturday. Anyone have any suggestions?

Answer 1

Check out P.J. McGuire and the Irish origins of Labor Day.  

Has the holiday come a long way from the social situation back in 1882?  

At an 1882 meeting of the New York Central Labor Union, he introduced a resolution calling for workers to lead a "festive parade through the streets of the city" on the first Monday of September.

More than 30,000 marchers participated in the event. In 1883, thousands again lined the parade route, and the New York group decided to urge other central labor bodies around the country to sponsor simultaneous celebrations the following year.

Only a handful of cities joined the celebration in 1884, but in 1885 turnout again was broad and official support for the holiday followed. In 1887, Oregon became the first state to recognize the day. The U.S. Congress followed suit in 1894.  

Peter J. McGuire was also the founder of May Day.

So the holiday originated in working-class people protesting against industry sweat shops and child labor.  

Do people understand what Labor Day represents?

Hope this answer sparks some ideas for you, John.  Good luck covering this one.