Labor Day Not a Day Off for Those Worried About Housing Prices, Education

Parades, picnics and protests in Des Moines on Labor Day

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Des Moines Labor day parade is the annual event where union workers feel the comradery from marching together; while also throwing out candy to the kids and onlookers. South Central Iowa Federation of Labor organized the parade and a picnic afterwards at Union Labor Park. The number of people either participating in the parade or watching was in the thousands. The route started on the steps of the Iowa State Capitol and e…

Des Moines union members reflect on future of American manufacturing

Des Moines’ annual Labor Day parade celebrated Iowa’s workers. But this year’s holiday also brings questions for American labor.

Thousands celebrate Labor Day with parade through Des Moines

"Labor has been doing this for over 100 years, so we're very thankful we're out here to support labor," said one advocate.

Labor Day not a day off for those worried about housing prices, education

Residents lined a parade to celebrate Labor Day but still worried about their communities.