Labor Day's history goes far beyond a three-day weekend For many of us, Labor Day means one glorious thing: a three-day weekend. Throw in a barbecue and maybe a sale or two, and it’s easy to forget ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -As Labor Day celebrations wrapped up, some people said they did not know why the day is a federal holiday or what it commemorates. “I don’t think a whole lot of people know, ...

Many people associate Labor Day with a long fun-filled weekend. But it wasn’t always like that, and it took work to get there. Labor Day dates back to the 1800s, when labor activists were pushing for ...

For many Americans, Labor Day means backyard cookouts, retail sales, road trips, and one final long weekend before summer gives way to fall. Its original purpose, however, was far more consequential: ...

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DES MOINES, Iowa — For many, Labor Day evokes parades, picnics or just another three-day weekend. However, the holiday's meaning goes much deeper. "[Unions] are the ones that start all the stuff that ...

The first Labor Day was a grassroots event organized by workers in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882. Over 10,000 workers — one in every 200 people in the city at that time — turned out to march in a ...

Millions of Americans will be celebrating Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, a day that marks the unofficial end of summer. It’s celebrated with parades, parties and - of course - barbecues. But why do we ...

Since 1894, Americans have enjoyed an extended weekend typically filled with family time and cookouts, built on the backs of workers who fought for the American Dream. With East Texas’s history rich ...