March 2026 Bites and Bits of History

Join historian Sean T. Posey as he explores the rich and hard-fought history of labor struggles in the Mahoning Valley. From the major industrial strikes that shaped the region in the early twentieth century, to the transformative impact of New Deal labor policies, to the later expansion of unionization into the public sector, the program traces how local workers organized, demanded fair treatment, and influenced national debates about economic justice. Participants will gain insight into an often-neglectd aspect of local & American history.