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Labor day
Hotel industry struggling during the pandemic
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 7, 2020
Four in 10 hotel employees are still not working and two-thirds of hotels remain at less than 50% occupancy.
Labor Day, meh? You’re not alone
by
Renata Sago
Sep 3, 2018
Now that classes start mid-August for many schools in the United States, Labor Day weekend is less of a “Goodbye, sweet summer!” thing. Even the AAA has stopped predicting a traveler’s forecast. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
No big movie opening this holiday weekend? It was an "unfortunate series of events"
by
Adriene Hill
and Bridget Bodnar
Sep 4, 2017
Pamela McClintock, senior film writer at The Hollywood Reporter, discusses the lackluster ticket sales at movie theaters this summer.
What does labor organizing look like for you?
Aug 23, 2017
We want to hear your opinions about your rights as a worker.
The best Labor Day sales
Sep 5, 2016
There are bargains on Labor Day. But you have to know what to look for.
Back to school in August? Tourism businesses not happy
Sep 5, 2016
In some states, a pre-Labor Day school start is banned; but schools are pushing back.
On Jersey Shore, the summer after Sandy comes to close
Sep 2, 2013
A year after Hurricane Sandy's destruction, Labor Day marks the end of a summer of recovery for beach towns.
For public good, not for profit.
Labor Day labor: Tactics for boarding your flight before overhead bins fill
Sep 2, 2013
Travelers share their strategies for jumping the line and avoiding bag check.
Are you headed to one of the most popular Labor Day destinations?
Aug 29, 2013
Heading to San Francisco, Orlando or Las Vegas over the Labor Day weekend? Hope you like company.
The top 10 mistakes people make when cooking on Labor Day
Aug 31, 2012
Was your last barbecue a cooking disaster? Slate's L.V. Anderson discusses the biggest mistakes people make on Labor Day and other grilling holidays.