The Pennsylvania Labor History Society will hold its annual conference in Philadelphia on April 24–25, 2026, exploring the role of workers and early unions during the era of the American Revolution.
Held in conjunction with celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, the conference will examine key moments in early labor history, including the landmark 1806 Cordwainers’ conspiracy case in Philadelphia, which helped establish anti-union legal precedents that shaped labor law for more than a century.
The program will also include a session on the role of Quakers in the abolition of slavery, highlighting the intersections of labor, faith, and social justice in the nation’s early years.
The conference is open to all who are interested in labor history; click here for details.