labor day

Happy Labor Day! In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed an act making the first Monday in September each year a legal holiday dedicated to American workers.

Happy Labor Day! 2019 marks the 125th anniversary of Labor Day in the United States. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed an act making the first Monday in September each year a legal holiday dedicated to American workers.

Happy Labor Day! Here, in a series of short clips, The History Channel takes a look at the origins of Labor Day, changing methods of manufacturing and legislative gains made by labor unions. While you take your three day weekend, remember those who struggled to get Friday and Saturday off.

On Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2017, Metro service will operate as follows in the Washington, D.C. metro area – Metrorail, Metrobus, and Metroaccess.

All City of Alexandria, Virginia government offices are CLOSED on Monday, September 4, in observance of the Labor Day 2017 holiday.