Labor Day is observed the first Monday in September as a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.

Central Ohio celebrated Labor Day with events spotlighting arts and workers' contributions. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Labor Day brought familiar traditions to communities across central Ohio Monday, with artists and workers alike marking the holiday through longstanding celebrations.

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September each year. It honors and recognizes the American labor movement and the contributions of laborers

"Labor has been doing this for over 100 years, so we're very thankful we're out here to support labor," said one advocate.

The Jamestown Lions Club hosts a Labor Day celebration every year with the help of its 20 active members and their community.

The reporter even raced an armadillo, too. Labor Day honors the intense grit unions showed fighting for workers’ rights. In 1986, people celebrated the day with that same intensity.

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Virginia lawmakers across the aisle will be celebrating Labor Day on Monday as election season kicks into high gear. Congressman Bobby Scott is set to host his annual Labor Day cookout at his home in Newport News,