Labor Day is observed on the first Monday of September. The day celebrates the social and economic achievements of American workers. The Labor Day parade first took place in 1882 in New York City, as ...

Labor Day weekend is here. And, the federal holiday signifies quite a few things. Some say it marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall, some say it means big savings at their favorite stores, ...

Every year, a special American holiday comes around: Labor Day. It’s a significant day, a time when we stop to say thanks and give credit to the hard work of the country’s workers. As families get ...

The national holiday we celebrate on Monday is a good time for reflection on why we work and what we derive from it. The answer should be that it gives your life energy and meaning. If it doesn’t, you ...

As summer winds down and Americans prepare for a long weekend, one holiday stands out for its celebration of the nation’s workforce: Labor Day. More than just a day off, it’s a tribute to the social ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. Labor Day invites us to reflect on more than wages or time off. It is a ...

Has Labor Day lost its relevance? Labor Day was first designated in 1882 when labor union leader Peter McGuire proposed to the New York Central Labor Union to honor workers in New York with their own ...

As this year’s Labor Day observance approaches, America’s workers, traditionally part of the “cement” that holds this country together, are concerned increasingly about what effects robots and ...

Editor’s note: The following commentary is an updated version of one that appeared in 2024 in the City Paper. Special to the City Paper | September 1 is Labor Day, the day when our nation honors the ...