The thought of Labor Day likely conjures with it images of city parades, backyard barbecues and even dogs swimming in public pools soon to shut down for the season. But the federal holiday is so ...

Labor Day weekend can feel bittersweet. On the one hand, you get a fun long weekend with family and friends, maybe at the beach or at a barbecue. On the other hand, Labor Day marks the unofficial ...

Labor Day was officially established and signed into law by President ... Smithsonian Folkways offers a playlist from the Solidarity Sing Along songbook that features several labor songs. Images from ...

A 1934 Labor Day parade in Gastonia, North Carolina, composed of ten-thousand labor strikers.. Photo: Getty Images From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S ...

This Labor Day, one thing’s for sure ... Clary / AFP via Getty Images A report from the Treasury Department last week showed on average, unionized workers earn 10-15% more than workers who ...

She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting. A popular U.S. destination for Labor Day travel is becoming even more desirable as an end-of-summer season vacation spot.

As the end of August nears, so does the coveted three-day weekend vacation of Labor Day. Labor Day marks the end of summer and for many people, this means a short weekend getaway. Despite this ...