She responded that she wouldn’t be attending as she doesn’t go anywhere on major holidays due to crowds and potential flight ...

The Reality of Working on Labor Day Why Some Jobs Can’t Take a Break. Every year, as Labor Day rolls around, a lot of folks are gearing up for barbecues, beach outings, or just a lazy day off.

It may seem counterintuitive to suggest that, on Labor Day, we devote our attention to a subset of the American population who should not be working, or at least not working in jobs that are ...

In California, children can legally start working at age 12, according to the California Department of Industrial Relations.

Chicago is intimately tied to the history of the labor movement and Labor Day. We suggest some Chicago-related books that remain relevant as we think about the past and the future of work.

Q. One of my two daughters is getting married in a very small ceremony in August. It so happens to be during Labor Day weekend. Her sister and her fiance’s sister are planning a brunch the following ...