The nation was in a pivotal moment in 1894 when Labor Day was established as a federal holiday. Coming just three decades from slavery’s abolishment, Labor Day represented a key American paradox: Even ...

From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax. This year is the 130th ...

Black organizers have played a crucial role in advocating for workers’ rights long before the Civil Rights Movement. This Labor Day, we honor five influential Black labor leaders who fought tirelessly ...

*Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, is a time to honor the contributions of workers to the economic and social fabric of the nation. While its origins date back to the labor ...

From his first book to his landmark account of the politics of the pre-WWI labor movement, Montgomery explored how people’s experiences of work shaped their political horizons. One of the paradoxes of ...

When Nannie Helen Burroughs established the National Association of Wage Earners in the early 20th century, Black women and girls were facing unchecked racism and sexism in the workplace. They were ...

New York City is a union town, and on May 14, the New York City Council passed Resolution 26, calling for the creation of a Labor History Month in the city’s public schools. The measure aims to ...

With 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor. Did it also start a movement? Credit...Illustration by Tim Enthoven Supported ...

New Delhi: Labour Day 2026, also known as International Workers’ Day or May Day, will be observed on 1 May 2026, to honour the contributions of workers and the labour movement worldwide. The day ...