If you ask a half-dozen people what Labor Day means to them, you’ll probably will get a half-dozen answers. To some, Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, the bookend to Memorial Day. To others, ...

Has Labor Day lost its relevance? Labor Day was first designated in 1882 when labor union leader Peter McGuire proposed to the New York Central Labor Union to honor workers in New York with their own ...

Just as Memorial Day unofficially marks the start of summer for many, Labor Day is often seen as marking its end. Now that Independence Day has passed, Labor Day will prompt the next three-day weekend ...

As summer winds down and Americans prepare for a long weekend, one holiday stands out for its celebration of the nation’s workforce: Labor Day. More than just a day off, it’s a tribute to the social ...

For one of the top federal holidays that Americans take off, ask people what comes to mind with the mention of “Labor Day,” and you will most likely hear two responses: “Back to school” and “Can’t ...

Labor Day is on Monday, Sept. 1, a federal holiday that for some lucky Californians means an extra day off and a weekend trip before summer ends. Labor Day, which dates back to the labor movement of ...

That's right, Labor Day Weekend is already here, marking the unofficial end of summer. Although this year's autumnal equinox isn't until Sept. 22, Labor Day is widely regarded as the de facto end of ...

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 ...

Labor Day is one of the top federal holidays that Americans take off, but ask people what comes to mind with the mention of the holiday, and you will most likely hear two responses: “Back to school” ...