Michigan Labor History Society

[ Founded 1977 ]

About - Michigan Labor History Society

Welcome to the website of the Michigan Labor History Society! Please check back frequently, as the information found here may change without notice.

Guided Tours Available

MLHS can arrange for tours of “Transcending,” the Labor Legacy Landmark in Detroit, for union locals, students and teachers, community groups, and others. Tours can also be arranged during union conventions or conferences. Please contact us at: Michigan Labor History Society, 5401 Cass, Detroit MI 48202, or telephoning our office at 313-577-4003.

Interested in Labor History?
We Can Use Your Help

MLHS is always looking for volunteers to serve as labor-history tour guides and to work on projects developing labor history tours and materials for the public. MLHS has also contributed to the virtual tour of Southwest Detroit now under development. If you are interested in volunteering for any of our projects, please get in touch by writing to us at Michigan Labor History Society, 5401 Cass, Detroit MI 48202, or telephoning our office at 313-577-4003.

Thank you for your interest.

OUR GOALS

The real heroes of Labor are the men and women whose devotion and sacrifice made it possible to win a better life. Too often their contribution is not recorded and is forgotten. The Society believes that there is a dramatic story of dedication, which needs to be told in every union workplace in this state.

PURPOSES

  1. To foster interest, understanding, and research regarding the contributions made by working men and women of Michigan.
  2. To disseminate labor history information and to arouse public interest.
  3. To support the endeavors of professional archival institutions in Michigan.

Our special projects are developed through the activities of several committees whose recommendations are subject to the review of the Board of Directors and approval of the membership.