Indiana, Vigo County, Terre Haute
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1852 - - - - - 1906
Founder and General Secretary
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners of America
1881 - 1901
Father of Labor Day
Peter J. McGuire was founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in 1881 and it General Secretary until 1901. He created the largest construction / industrial international union in North America.
In the year 1881, McGuire helped to found the Confederation of American Trade Unions which later became the American Federation of Labor. He served as the AFL’s First Secretary, and served many years on its Executive Council.
During his lifetime, McGuire, the son of Irish Immigrants, traveled throughout the land fighting for workers rights, leading campaigns for protective laws.
One of his outstanding accomplishments was the establishment of the Eight-hour Day.
He is know as “The Father of Labor Day”.
(Labor Unions) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
1852 - - - - - 1906
Founder and General Secretary
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners of America
1881 - 1901
Father of Labor Day
Peter J. McGuire was founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in 1881 and it General Secretary until 1901. He created the largest construction / industrial international union in North America.
In the year 1881, McGuire helped to found the Confederation of American Trade Unions which later became the American Federation of Labor. He served as the AFL’s First Secretary, and served many years on its Executive Council.
During his lifetime, McGuire, the son of Irish Immigrants, traveled throughout the land fighting for workers rights, leading campaigns for protective laws.
One of his outstanding accomplishments was the establishment of the Eight-hour Day.
He is know as “The Father of Labor Day”.
(Labor Unions) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.