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U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross at the Peter J. McGuire Memorial in Arlington Cemetary, Pennsauken. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

In Labor Day Celebration, Modern Struggles Echo Historic Challenges

Elected officials are working to make the Pennsauken gravesite of Peter J. McGuire, a father of the labor movement, a National Historic Landmark. They say McGuire's legacy is more important than ever as workers' protections are stripped away and wages stagnate nationally. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...

By Matt Skoufalos | August 30, 2025
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