AmericanLaborMuseum

Join us Sunday March 8th for a commemoration of #InternationalWomensDay2026 with speeches, music and a short march. Presentations on the exhibit “Women in America’s Revolutions: 1776 & 1926” will be given. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by phone or email.

Remembering civil rights activist Jesse Jackson. As the runner-up in the race for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination, he was the most successful black candidate before President Obama.

A free Teachers' Workshop focused on integrating labor and immigrant studies into the New Jersey history curriculum will be held on February 25 from 9AM-2PM. Teachers at all grade levels are welcome. Please register by calling 973-595-7953 or emailing labormuseum@gmail.com.

The museum will hold a march on March 8th, International Women’s Day. The program is scheduled to start at 1PM with brief addresses by distinguished speakers. Tours of the Museum will be available. RSVP by calling the Museum at 973-595-7953 or email labormuseum@gmail.com.

A. Philip Randolph was a union organizer and civil rights activist. He successfully campaigned against discrimination in war industries during WW2 and later in the federal government and military in 1948. He also organized the 1963 March on Washington. #BlackHistoryMonth2026

The Free Teachers' Workshop focuses on integrating labor and immigrant studies into the New Jersey history curriculum. Teachers at all grade levels are welcome and will receive attendance certificates. Please register by calling (973) 595-7953 or emailing labormuseum@gmail.com.

Known as the Father of Black History, Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week, the precursor to Black History Month, in February 1926 to promote research into the role of Blacks in American history and the teaching of Black history in schools. #BlackHistoryMonth2026

View the exhibit "Women in America’s Revolutions 1776 & 1926" and discover the inspiring “untold stories” of women in the American Revolution and the Passaic Woolen Mills Strike who contributed to the freedoms and dignity with which citizens live in America & NJ. Open all year.

The exhibit “Bargaining, Buttons & Banners” from the collection of Michael Mulkeen will be on display through the end of the year.

Last October, folk singer Tom Kastle performed "Joe Hill, Alive As You And Me" at the Museum. You can watch it on Vimeo: vimeo.com/1137046668?sha…

The virtual book talk with David Madland, author of "Re-Union: How Bold Labor Reforms Can Repair, Revitalize, and Reunite the United States", held on October 22nd is available to watch on the museum's Vimeo channel. vimeo.com/1131314896?sha…

The short film "My Labor Union: My Army, My Family, My Community. Inspired by the Life of UAW Leader Pete Antonellis" created this year by the American Labor Museum is can now be watched on Vimeo. vimeo.com/1130222455?fl=…

On October 22 @ 7PM, the museum will host a virtual discussion with David Madland, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress & author of "Re-Union: How Bold Labor Reforms Can Repair, Revitalize, and Reunite the United States". Contact the museum to receive the Zoom link.

The American Labor Museum will hold its 43rd Annual Sol Stetin Awards Gala on Wednesday, November 19th, 6:30 PM at the Tides Estate. This year's recipients are OPEIU President Tyler Turner, UWUA Local 601 President Noel Christmas, and ALM Education Director Evelyn Hershey.

Video of the 2025 Labor Day Parade opening ceremony and stepoff is up on youtube. Check out and subscribe to our channel for presentations, interviews and other event videos. youtu.be/rRxn7N3vHZ8

Thank you to the sponsors and everyone who came out for last week's Labor Day Parade. We hope you can join us next year! northjersey.com/picture-galler…

The exhibit “Bargaining, Buttons & Banners” from the collection of Michael Mulkeen will be on display through the end of the year. Our Labor Day Parade is Sunday, August 31st. Opening ceremony at 10:30AM, step-off at 11AM. The museum will be open on Labor Day from 1-4PM.

Your input will be invaluable in the support of artists who will create monument installations throughout NJ that honor the contributions of NJ’s immigrant workers. Learn more at njmml.com Call 973-595-7953 to RSVP by phone or email labormuseum@gmail.com

The exhibit "Ordinary People During Extraordinary Times" will close Saturday, August 23rd. The exhibit features photos by contemporary photographer David Greene. We are open to the public Wednesday-Saturday 1-4PM or by appointment.

The American Labor Museum's 33rd Annual Labor Day Parade will step off at 11 AM on Sunday, August 31st. To learn how you can join us, please call the Museum at (973) 595-7953 or email labormuseum@gmail.com #laborday