Tagged: Labor Day

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of the Labor Day Holiday.  

Labor Day is traditionally a busy travel day, although this year things may be a little different. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News which day he expects will be the busiest. He also says travel won’t just be limited to cars and planes. Schieldrop says most folks will be staying relatively close to home. […]

Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steven Tolman speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about new polls which show growing support for unions, the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes, and concerns regarding AI.

Andrea Lyman, President of SAG-AFTRA New England, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the ongoing strike and their Labor Day Breakfast and Rally.

The Labor Day weekend may not officially be underway yet, but many folks are already taking to the roadways.   Mark Schieldrop, a Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast tells WATD News the uptick in air travel has been significant.   While travel would be traditionally wrapped up by Monday, Schieldrop says it may extend a […]

Peter Drummey,Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Labor Day holiday.  

Steve Tolman, President of the Massachusetts AFL–CIO, spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about the state of the Labor Movement.  

Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of the Labor Day Holiday. Photo Credit: US Dept of Labor

Steven Tolman, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the state of the labor movement. Photo Credit: Massachusetts AFL-CIO