The holiday's history is as colorful as it is long ...

For many Americans, Labor Day is a long weekend: a chance to take a quick trip or savor one last pool party before the grind of school and work resumes. But its origins are more profound. Born in the ...

HOUSTON — While most people think of Labor day as the unofficial end of summer it is actually a celebration of workers. Its origins reflect how far workers' rights have come in this country. At the ...

Just as Memorial Day unofficially marks the start of summer for many, Labor Day is often seen as marking its end. Now that Independence Day has passed, Labor Day will prompt the next three-day weekend ...

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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Across the country, Labor Day marches and rallies were held as some demonstrated against billionaires while others celebrated workers. Here in the Bay Area, there were several ...

For one of the top federal holidays that Americans take off, ask people what comes to mind with the mention of “Labor Day,” and you will most likely hear two responses: “Back to school” and “Can’t ...

Colonial America certainly benefited from the fact that early settlers were self-selecting risk-takers willing to cross a dangerous ocean and start life over in the new world. Because they were tough, ...

The demonstrations were part of the continuing effort by Trump opponents to try to pressure his administration, even if many events were modest in size. By Robert Chiarito Abigail Geiger Sean Piccoli ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Labor Day, a federal holiday honoring the U.S. labor movement and the achievements of American workers, is here once again. The holiday with activist roots, observed on the first ...

ONLINE. EVENTS ALL ACROSS THE METRO TODAY. HELP CELEBRATE THE 131ST LABOR DAY HERE IN THE UNITED STATES. IT STARTED WITH A PARADE FROM THE STATE CAPITOL THAT TRAVELED DOWN GRAND AVENUE TO THE STATE ...