Labor Day

Will Politics Take Off the Month of August?

By TIME Staff

What Happened to the American Labor Union?

By Arpita Aneja

Americans Aren’t Grilling Like They Used To

By Chris Matthews / Fortune

We Should Always Have Three-Day Weekends

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Behind Russia's Arctic Land Grab

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute

New Google Doodle Celebrates International Labour Day

The holiday has its origins in the 19th century labor movement

By Kevin McSpadden

Joe Biden Makes Labor Day Call for Fair Wage

A job's about a lot more than a paycheck. It's about your dignity, it's about your place in the community, it's about who you are."

By Justin Worland

Job Corps Celebrates 50 Years

The little-known program has helped more than 2 million find jobs since its founding

By Justin Worland

White Is OK Post-Labor Day

The dated custom of avoiding it in September is no longer in fashion

By Diane Tsai

Why You Feel Weirdly Depressed on Labor Day

Because you're mourning your lost youth. On the bright side, folders are on sale!

By Charlotte Alter

Why We Celebrate Labor Day

Here's what you need to know about one of America's most important holidays.

By Noah Rayman

Here Are the Crucial Job Skills Employers Are Really Looking For

'Soft skills' like professionalism and oral communication rank among the most valued, regardless of education level

By Rachel Burstein

6 Movies Set on Labor Day That You Can Watch This Weekend

It's not quite as illustrious a group as those set on July 4th, but they'll certainly get the job done if you're looking to get in the end-of-summer spirit

By Eric Dodds

See Images of Airplanes at Night Like You've Never Seen Before

Holiday travel is never easy, but these long exposures are beautiful

By Mia Tramz

Labor Day Travel Guide: 10 Things To Do Wherever You Are

Traveling this holiday weekend? Whether you’re headed to New York or San Francisco, Singapore or Tokyo, we’ve put together a list of your destination’s must-see attractions and activities. So if you want to hit the...

By TIME Staff

Super Bowl Weak-end: 'Ride Along' Wins Again, by Default

Yes, people do go to the movies on the weekend of the Big Game. Just not this time.

By Richard Corliss
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