I often think of the Knights of Labor, but especially on Labor Day. I’m a retiree member of the American Federation of Teachers who taught history at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in ...

I often think of the Knights of Labor, but especially on Labor Day. I’m a retiree member of the American Federation of Teachers who taught history at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in ...

The holiday with activist roots is celebrated on the first Monday of September, creating a three-day weekend that marks the unofficial end of summer.

Labor Day celebrates the American worker, but many people mark it by relaxing. Here's a look at the holiday's history and a travel guide for 2025.

Labor Day means fall, and there is much to look forward to in the new season, including great books to read such as Knopf's collection of Joan Didion's essays, "I Write to Find Out What I Am Thinking.

DALLAS (AP) — From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax. The holiday ...

began organizing strikes and parades to demand better conditions. The first recognized parade took place in New York City on ...