Pittsburgh Labor History Trail

Explore the rich labor history of southwestern Pennsylvania, where generations of workers built industries, organized for better conditions, and shaped the American labor movement

Create a Self-Guided Tour

Discover the history of Pittsburgh’s labor movement with a self-guided itinerary that takes you to key sites and themes of industrial and worker struggles.

Whether you’re a history buff, labor activist, or just curious about the city’s industrial past, curate your own trail and dive right in!

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Learn More About Us

This guide was created by the Battle of Homestead Foundation. Our mission is to memorialize the dramatic labor conflict of the 1892 Battle of Homestead and clarify the consequences that remain with us today, empowering today’s workforce and building strategies for the future of work.