The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, by the Central Labor Union. They celebrated again a year later, but this was long before it became a national holiday.

For many, Labor Day is a three-day weekend that helps us celebrate the conclusion of a great summer with a party and some tasty grilled food. But what is Labor Day, really? There’s so much more to ...

Labor unions are in focus on this Labor Day with one local union getting extra attention. United Auto Workers Local Five in South Bend is one of the oldest UAW locals in the nation. They held one of ...

BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Cecil Roberts has served as the UMWA president for decades and he knows how important labor unions across the country are. Unions have played a large role in gaining ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — For Labor Unions, Labor Day is more than just a time to have a picnic. It’s a time to assess how labor unions are doing in the world of work and in the world of politics. Union ...

Pittsburgh's Labor Day Parade is one of the largest in the country. Leading this year's parade were the nurses from UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, celebrating their vote to unionize with SEIU, the first ...

TOP OF THE HOUR. WE’LL SEE YOU THEN, BLAKE. THANK YOU. YOU BET. WELL, WHO MOVES THE WORLD? MOVES THE WORLD. THIS MORNING, A SYMBOL OF SOLIDARITY FOR LABOR UNIONS. LABOR DAY FESTIVITIES KICKING OFF ...

WATSONVILLE — For many, Monday was simply a day off. For the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council, it was a call to action and a reminder of what the Labor Day holiday stands for. The organization, ...

MAGNA, Utah — Thousands turned out to Copper Park to celebrate Labor Day with a good old-fashioned picnic. "This is a longstanding tradition that we’ve done in this area for over 20 years now," said ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Labor unions across the central valley celebrated Labor Day with a picnic at Lake Ming, inviting the community out to come celebrate. This event allows unions to get a ...