Labor Day explained: Depressing and violent origin
Labor Day has a deeper meaning than an end to summer and marks a pivotal moment in U.S. labor history, including a violent start.
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Labor Day is coming up next Monday.
This year, the holiday honoring American workers and the labor movement falls on Monday, September 2.
While we look forward to the holiday, there may still be a few things to do before Monday. Stores and other services may be closed or have limited hours. To make sure our readers are prepared for the holiday, La Voz and The Arizona Republic have put together a list of what is open and closed during the national holiday.
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Here is a list of grocery stores, post offices in the Phoenix metro area and whether they will be open or closed on Labor Day.
USPS
All post offices will be closed during the federal holiday.
There will be no regular residential and business mail deliveries. However, Priority Mail Express is available even on federal holidays.
FedEx y UPS
Both FedEx and UPS will not have pickup or delivery services on Labor Day. Both courier services have modified their schedules, people should check their local stores for their specific hours.
UPS has posted its holiday calendar on its website. FedEx has a similar page on its website.
Open stores
Aldi: Stores will be open on Labor Day, but will have modified hours. Specific store hours can be found using the Aldi store locator on the website.
Costco: It will be closed during the holiday, according to the website.
Kroger/Fry’s: Stores will operate on regular business hours.
Trader Joe’s:The company announced in June that it would have special hours in observance of Labor Day. All Trader Joe’s stores will close at 5 p.m.
Whole Foods Market: The company will have modified hours for Labor Day. People should check their local store’s website for more information. Whole Foods has a store locator tool online.
Banks
Banks are closed on federal holidays, including Labor Day. All banks and credit unions typically observe Labor Day and are closed.
Some banking services may remain operational, such as self-service ATMs for those who need to withdraw or deposit money.
Schools
All federal offices and schools will be closed in observance of the holiday.
DMV
No, the Arizona Division of Motor Vehicles will be closed on Labor Day, according to the office’s website.
Target y Walmart
Walmart will be open during regular business hours on Labor Day. Customers can find the hours of the location nearest them online.
Target stores will operate on Labor Day with regular business hours, which vary by location. Customers can find the hours for the location nearest them online.
Translation by Alfredo Garcia
