Two American workers are attributed with being the founders of Labor Day. One of these men is Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. In 1882, McGuire ...

Observed each year on the first Monday of September, Labor Day is also a celebration of the hard-won achievements of America's labor movement.

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.

For many of us, Labor Day is a time for fun with family and friends. But there is more to the end-of-summer festivities than ...

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. This year is the 131st ...

The history of Labor Day can be traced back to the Industrial Revolution and the labor movement. Here's why we celebrate it more than 130 years later.

Labor Day honors the American Labor Movement, which sought to end child labor and provide health and other benefits to injured and retired workers.