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Pennsylvania Labor History Society

"Preserve the Past to Prepare the Future"

            The PLHS was founded in 1974 “to bring together those persons and organizations interested in the study and preservation of the history of labor in Pennsylvania and the surrounding regions”.  Since its founding, the society has held an annual conference and published an annual newsletter or journal.  Each year the society presents a Mother Jones Award, a John Brennan Labor Education Award, and a Bill Sylvis Award.  The society is also dedicated to marking the major events of Pennsylvania labor history with state historical markers.  

PLHS Officers & Board

2001 Conference in Bryn Mawr, PA: Highlights, Tributes, and Awards

2002 Conference in Scranton PA

2003 Conference in Homestead PA

2004 Conference in Erie PA

2005 Conference in Harrisburg and Hershey PA

2006 Conference in Reading, Pottsville and Jim Thorpe PA

Labor History Markers: Comprehensive list of 40 labor related historical markers

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