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April 2024 Labor History Blog: The Ludlow Massacre
The Gilded Age From the immediate post-Civil War period into the 1900’s we entered what was called the “Gilded Age”. This definition of gilded is somewhat like what we view…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Longtime Member Kevin J. Murray
The Guild mourns the passing of longtime member Kevin J. Murray. Kevin worked for the NRLB for over 40 years and after his departure worked for the Massachusetts Department of…
Read MoreMarch 2024 Labor History Blog: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Much has been written about this tragedy, and many documentaries and films have been produced about it. Should my very brief depiction of this event interest you, I encourage you…
Read MoreFuneral Homily For Fr. Patrick Sullivan, C.S.C.
“Pat Sullivan was larger than life. He had a passionate vitality for social justice. It is that which stoked his extraordinary energy and zeal. There was no stopping his steel…
Read More“The Dignity of Work”: A Homily by Fr. Patrick Sullivan, C.S.C.
In 2011, Fr. Pat gave this powerful homily at St. John’s University School of Law in Queens, New York as part of the “Theology of Work and The Dignity of…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Former Labor Guild Executive Secretary and Chaplain, Fr. Patrick Sullivan, C.S.C.
The Guild mourns the passing of our former Executive Secretary and Chaplain, Fr. Patrick Sullivan, C.S.C. Fr. Pat administered the Guild from 2009-2012. Please see the full notice below, furnished…
Read MoreCatholic Labor Network Blog
The Guild was recently featured in a blog published by the Catholic Labor Network. We are grateful for them having selected us for this feature! They interviewed current Labor Guild…
Read MoreFebruary 2024 Labor History Blog
I have found investigating the battles of our labor history very intriguing. However, our history is influenced by the confluences around us such as economic booms and busts that are…
Read MoreJanuary 2024 Labor History Blog
We are excited to announce a new blog series written by former Guild President and Executive Director, Dave Kowalski! Dave has taken the time to write a monthly blog featuring…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Longtime Guild Member, CGA Awardee and Past Guild President, Chuck Monahan
The Labor Guild joins our brothers and sisters at IBEW Local 103 in mourning the passing of longtime Guilder, CGA Awardee and past Labor Guild President, Chuck Monahan. In a…
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