TLabor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still […]

The Martyrs’ Monument by sculptor, Albert Weinert, takes its inspiration from “La Marseillaise”, the national anthem of France. It was a favorite of Albert Parsons and he sang it in his cell just prior to his trip to the gallows. A laurel wreath is placed on the brow of the fallen hero, as the figure of Justice advances, resolutely toward […]

Samuel Gompers, an English-born American cigar maker became a labor union leader and a key figure in American labor history. Gompers was the founder of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), and served as that organization’s president from 1886 to 1894 and from 1895 until his death in 1924. Gompers promoted harmony among the different craft unions included in the […]

New York City-based event management firm, CPIgroup, in conjunction with Clearview Productions, present Astoria Eats, an event where commerce meets cuisine. The street affair will take place during the annual 30th Avenue Labor Day Festival on Monday, September 1, between 35th and 38th Streets, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Astoria Eats will feature a tasty selection from local Astoria […]