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Most of the world observes International Workers’ Day on May 1 or the first Monday in May each year, but not the United States and Canada. Instead, Americans and Canadians have celebrated Labor Day as ...

Both Labor Day and May Day commemorate the struggles of workers, yet they do so in different ways. While May Day is observed globally on 1 May, the United States honours its workforce on the first ...

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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Labor Day, a federal holiday honoring the U.S. labor movement and the achievements of American workers, is here once again. The holiday with activist roots, observed on the first ...

This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at The Conversation. Most of the world observes International Workers’ Day on May 1 or the first ...