Labor Archives Section

About the Labor Archives Section

The Labor Archives Section serves as a vital hub for collaboration and advocacy within the archival community. Our mission is threefold:

To connect archivists, labor organizations, researchers, and institutions dedicated to labor records.
To advocate for the preservation of and access to the records of working people, the labor movement, and intersecting social justice movements.
To develop cooperative strategies and professional guidelines for the comprehensive documentation of labor history.

We advance this mission through year-round communication, resource sharing, and our flagship event: the Annual Business Meeting & Forum at the SAA conference. This meeting is our primary gathering for members to network, share challenges, and strategize on fulfilling our collective goals.

Connect With Us

Stay informed, join the conversation, and connect with colleagues.

Join our Facebook Group: LAS Facebook Group for community discussion and collaboration.
Follow us on X (Twitter): Labor Archives Section Twitter for news, resources, and updates.

Become a member through the Society of American Archivists to participate fully in section activities.