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 unions began in the late 18th century and organized workers’ strikers happened more frequently. The first Labor Day ...

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.

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 ...

Its origins date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day to pay tribute to workers. The first Labor Day celebration in the U.S. took place in New York City on ...

Unlike Christmas or July 4, which both land on the exact same date every year, Labor Day's date fluctuates from year to year.

From celebrating the city’s own day of reflection to honoring the historic fight for worker rights, Labor Day holds a special place in Memphis history.

NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - Communities across Upper Michigan are preparing to celebrate the Labor Day weekend. The Upper Peninsula Regional Labor Federation and the Marquette-Alger Community Labor ...