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 ...

On Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, the Knights of Labor union organized a parade up Fifth Avenue and a day off work. The ...

5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers marched in a parade organized by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor. Workers' quality of life was declining as they transitioned from artisan to factory ...

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September each year. It honors and recognizes the American labor movement and the contributions of laborers ...

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.

The labor activism of the late 1800s still casts a distant light on Labor Day today, carrying a vital message about the struggle for control of workers’ daily lives.

Francisco Rodriguez, interim executive director of the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council, told the Sentinel the organization ...

The Paducah Knights of Columbus held its annual Labor Day barbecue sale on Monday, and cars lined up early to get a plate. Click to view all photos.

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 with activist ...