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Having Troubles? View ONLINE Workforce and Economic Research  Missouri Labor Force In Missouri, the civilian labor force totaled more than 3,125,000 in July 2023. The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population that is either working or actively looking for work. Missouri's labor force participation rate was 63.6 percent in July, which is one percentage point higher than the U.S. rate. Visit the Missouri Jobs Report for more information about the state and regional labor markets. Labor Day History Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America's strength, prosperity, and well-being. See more about the history of Labor Day in this feature from the U.S. Department of Labor.   Questions? Contact Us SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe     This email was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development · 205 Jefferson Street · Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469