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Dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of workers in the Pacific Northwest

PNLHA Conferences and Events

Our annual conferences bring us all together to keep our members informed and award significant contributions to labor history in the PNW.

The 2025 PNLHA Labor History Conference will be April 25 & 26 in Portland, OR. The Conference Theme is: Labor in a Hostile Political Environment – What Can Labor History Teach Us? See details under Annual Conference drop-down link at top of page.

PNLHA Labor History Wall Calendar

Our annual wall calendar is full of historical events and photos. A copy is included with each membership, and additional copies can be ordered and customized for your organization.

  • Custom Imprints Available For Your Organization!

PNLHA Membership

Join us today and contribute to preserving the history and heritage of PNW workers. Select the membership level that’s right for you or your organization.

  • Supporting Our Mission To Preserve PNW Labor History

  • Quarterly Newsletters From PNLHA

  • Annual PNLHA Wall Calendar

  • Tickets to PNLHA Events
    – For Select Membership Types

PNLHA News

Our news feed keeps you up to date about the PNLHA, our events, awards and more!

  • News About the PNLHA Organization

  • Updates About PNLHA and Other Events

  • Announcements of Recent PNLHA Awards

  • PNW Labor History Quarterly – Spring 2026

    This issue is packed with news and ideas from all of PNLHA’s territory.

Updates from the PNLHA Blog

In addition to our PNLHA News Feed we also post articles to our website on the PNLHA Blog Here

  • Paul Robeson Remembered

    This conference explored the impacts and lasting influences of this history on contemporary labour.

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    Portland Jobs with Justice – 1991-2021

    Read the 20 Year History of Portland Jobs With Justice

  • Oral History From the OLOHP – Firefighters in Public Life

    Click here to read this post

  • Oral History from the OLOHP — Mel Schoppert

    Click here to read this post

  • 2017 PNLHA Conference Highlights

    This conference explored the impacts and lasting influences of this history on contemporary labour.

Labor History

Historical Reference Sources

We’ve gathered a list of useful source archives for historical articles and information.

  • Labor History Articles

  • Educational Materials

  • Historical Source Repositories

PNLHA Award Winners

Join us in celebrating the achievements of our members and community!
Our most recent award winners include:

  • April Sims, WSLC President – Ross Rieder Labor History Person of the Year Award

  • Young Workers Comm., ILWU Local 23 – Making Labor History Award