1996 column from the director of the Sustainability Institute.

Biblical perspective on the day along with history and a list of the U.S. Secretaries of Labor.

Material was first aired in a September 1996. Includes links to other PBS artlicles on labor and politics.

Maintains that Labor Day should be a time to honor man's mind, not men's muscles, as the real source of wealth and progress.

Factual tribute with a comical twist. Original artwork and poetry.

Features a short history and related links.

1939 speech by San Francisco mayor delivered before the American Federation of Labor.

CNN U.S. News article complaining about the recent lack of respect for Labor Day.

History , tradition, and facts of this event.

Feature brief reflection and links to related resources.

Provides background information and links.

History of the holiday from a Christian perspective.

Contemplates what might happen if the media focused its attention on the lives of the nation's workforce the rest of the year.