It’s time for Christians everywhere to reclaim the biblical meaning of Labor Day. Ask the average man or woman today how Labor Day started, and they’ll probably point to the labor movement. After all, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. Labor Day invites us to reflect on more than wages or time off. It is a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adia Harvey Wingfield is an author and a professor of sociology. Union membership has been on the decline for some time. The ...

Alexander, a 19-year-old day laborer, stands at his usual spot in the Mission District in the early morning, keeping an eye out for employers who drive by. Photo by Mariana Garcia. When a truck pulls ...

As we say goodbye to the summer season by celebrating Labor Day, most Americans are eager to recognize the ingenuity and determination of rank-and-file workers. But not union bosses, who hijack the ...

Earlier this month, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released employment data that show a weakening economy, with job creation over the past three months not keeping up with population growth.

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Unpaid work. Sexual harassment. Violence. Low wages. The “motherhood penalty.” These are just some of the issues that millions of women continue to face at work in 2025. Despite progress made towards ...