is there an easy way to do labels in pages

There may be but doesn't seem like it to me. I find the free Avery Design & Print Online easier and more flexible that either Pages or Word. It works very well with very small learning curve. See: https://www.avery.com/software/design-and-print/

Your Avery recommendation is the smart approach for one that values their time and seeks a low aggravation factor in producing labels. It can be done in Pages, though with significant departure from the two qualities in the first sentence.