No need to dip into your wallet for checked luggage for a big travel weekend. This Labor Day weekend, Hidden Valley Ranch plans to help travelers cover the cost of their checked bag fees — if they bring the ranch along for the journey. Due to the 3.4oz liquid limit for carry-on bags, ranch lovers … Read more
I work in customer service as a chat agent, meaning I take text chats and emails. This Labor Day my boss was looking for volunteers and I was open and gave the hours I could work. My boss offered to schedule me to take phone calls. I haven’t taken phone calls in years and would … Read more
Ah, Labor Day. It’s always a great day for the beach, grilling on the barbecue and simply not working on what could otherwise be another manic Monday. But for Gen Z research and strategy firm Dcdx, today is just another regular Monday out of the office. Since the July Fourth weekend, the remote workforce has … Read more
The last weekend of the summer is here. For many, Labor Day means trips to the beach, short vacations, barbecues, or other “last hurrah” activities to mark the end of summer. But, if you’d rather stay home and just relax on your couch, we’ve got you covered. From hot summer movies that you may not … Read more
With Labor Day weekend nearly here, millions of Americans are expected to hit the road or take to the skies for a quick, end-of-summer-season getaway. Domestic travel is up 9% this Labor Day weekend compared to last year, according to an Aug. 19 report from the American Automobile Association. Plus, travel costs are down slightly … Read more
For many, Labor Day means barbecues, boat rides and a day off work. But do young Americans know why we celebrate? “I actually don’t know why we celebrate Labor Day,” Jeremy told Fox News “I have no clue. I was wondering this the other day,” Elijah said. “Honestly, I think it’s just a day off … Read more
Labor Day is here, and it’s especially relevant this year — as the Hollywood actors’ and writers’ strikes have shined the spotlight on the relationship between laborers and corporations. If you want to watch programming with those themes, or if you want to kick back, relax and take your mind off of everything, there’s something … Read more
Every year, on the first Monday of September, Americans celebrate Labor Day, the federal holiday established in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland. The origins of the holiday date back 140 years. It was first celebrated in New York City in accordance with the Central Labor Union, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In the late 1800s, American laborers … Read more
WEED, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire in rural Northern California injured several people Friday, destroyed multiple homes and forced thousands of residents to flee, jamming roadways at the start of a sweltering Labor Day weekend. The blaze dubbed the Mill Fire started on or near the property of Roseburg Forest Products, a plant that … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — For one day, movie tickets will be just $3 in the vast majority of American theaters as part of a newly launched “National Cinema Day” to lure moviegoers during a quiet spell at the box office. The Cinema Foundation, a non-profit arm of the National Association of Theater Owners, on Sunday … Read more