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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...