Founding Convention of the CIO
N 40° 27.260 W 080° 00.274
17T E 584404 N 4478661
This labor union marker seems out of place next to an elementary school on Pittsburgh's North Side. But the nearby Allegheny Center area is rich in history, so check this one out during your visit to the neighborhood.
Waymark Code: WMX6J
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2006
Views: 27
Marker Text:
Near here on Nov. 14, 1938, the first convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations was held. 34 international unions were represented. Pittsburgh's Philip Murray was president from 1940 to 1952.
Marker Name: Founding Convention of the CIO
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 09/23/1997
Marker Type: City
Location: North Commons Drive, above Allegheny Center, Pittsburgh
Category: Labor
Website: Not listed
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