For many, Labor Day is a three-day weekend that helps us celebrate the conclusion of a great summer with a party and some tasty grilled food. But what is Labor Day, really? There’s so much more to ...
The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, by the Central Labor Union. They celebrated again a year later, but this was long before it became a national holiday.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As Americans enjoy the first Monday of September with an extra day off, many might not realize the rich history behind Labor Day. According to UCA Professor Michael Rosenow, ...
Many people in the Bay Area spent this Labor Day fighting for workers’ rights. A number of large protests took place in cities across the region. Below is a breakdown on what happened at some of the ...