Mechanics' Union of Trade Associations
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N 39° 56.919 W 075° 08.703
18S E 487609 N 4422067
Mechanics' Union of Trade Associations
Waymark Code: WM1MD5
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Gosffo
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Formed nearby in 1827 as the first central labor council in the nation; recognized as the beginning of American labor movement. Represented workers as a class, not by craft. Advocated for ten-hour day; engaged in political activism and workers' education.

Marker Name: Mechanics' Union of Trade Associations

County: Philadelphia

Date Dedicated: 06/30/2004

Marker Type: City

Location: Chestnut and Bank Streets, Philadelphia

Category: Labor

Website: Not listed
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