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The Roots and History of Labor Day

September 6, 2024
A large crowd is marching down a wet street. People are holding banners, with onlookers and bystanders on either side. The scene appears to be from an earlier time period, with everyone in formal attire.

9.6.24 – Senior Producer Lou DiVizio sits down with University of New Mexico professor Dr. Jason Scott Smith, who explains the roots of Labor Day.  Correspondent: Lou DiVizio  Guest: Dr. Jason Scott Smith, Ph.D., Professor, University of New Mexico History Department 

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Labor Day & The Labor Movement Today in NM

September 6, 2024
An American flag flies above a New Mexico state flag on a flagpole against a clear blue sky.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we explore the history of Labor Day and the state of labor in New Mexico in 2024. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio sits down with University of New Mexico professor Dr. Jason Scott Smith as he explains the roots of the holiday and considers how Americans should measure economic…

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