Labor Day: Holiday for American Workers

(9/3) The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882 in New York City. The holiday quickly spread across the nation, and in 1894 Congress passed an act declaring the first Monday in September a legal holiday dedicated to celebrating the American worker.

Labor Day Poll: What Movies Will You Watch?

Labor Day weekend is finally here! You have an extra day off to sit back, relax, and get some much needed rest. With all this time on your hands you should at least spend a couple hours being entertained — cue the movies! Every week something new opens in theaters, but this time you want [...]

Labor Day drivers to get a break at the pump

Energy experts predict lower retail gasoline prices over Labor Day compared to earlier in the summer, coinciding with a forecast that a greater number of Americans may drive more than 50 miles from home during the three-day weekend.

Labor Day: Put down the grill tongs and find a cool place to party

Labor Day doesn’t have to mean flipping hamburgers and hot dogs around the backyard grill. You could be viewing fireworks over Lake Tahoe or chilling at a Minus 5 Ice Lounge in Las Vegas to put a little party punch into the holiday weekend. Here are some places to add to your list: > Lake Tahoe: [...]

Labor Day weekend weather will offer a cooling break

Labor Day weekend makes us pivot from summer to fall, and this weekend’s weather will help drive home the point.

Labor Day Weekend Sales!

Labor Day Weekend: A Bargain Hunter’s Dream.

Labor Day Deals: Break on Goods, Getaways

If you’re looking for bargains, this really could be the best Labor Day ever! Good Morning America consumer correspondent Elisabeth Leamy has been combing the web for the best deals you can take advantage of. Here’s a list of online discounts, deals, coupons and promo codes. Use them and save big. Good Morning America – Coupon – SAVE BIG: Cut Your Top 5 Costs and Save Thousands – Labor Day …

Labor Day brings cheap soft drinks, average-priced beer

Labor Day brings cheap soft drinks, average-priced beer

Labor Day travel expected to rise

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 3 (UPI) — The number of Americans traveling on the Labor Day holiday will be almost 10 percent more than a year ago, AAA says. Labor Day – United States – Holidays – Work – Labor Movement

Labor Day parade closing Jackson, neighboring streets

A Labor Day Parade will close down streets near Jackson and Kansas Monday morning.