Labor Day is more than a long weekend; it's an opportunity to reflect on the history of workers' struggles in the United States and how those struggles have been remembered and commemorated over time. Join us as we explore the origins of Labor Day, its complex relationship to the labor movement, why its history still matters today, and how LUCA communicators can use Labor Day to educate members and share stories that connect past organizing to today's fights.
Understanding Labor Day also helps illuminate the significance of May Day. While Labor Day became the official U.S. workers' holiday, May Day emerged as the international day of worker solidarity rooted in the struggle for the eight-hour day and the Haymarket movement. As we prepare for May Day 2028, we can use Labor Day as a bridge to that broader history—highlighting that workers' power has always depended on solidarity across industries, communities, and borders. May Day 2028 is an opportunity to build on that legacy and strengthen a global movement for the working class.