Minnesota Workers Make History
Discover how Minnesota workers helped shape the national labor movement at pivotal moments in American history. Explore stories often left out of the classroom, from the rise of the Farmer Labor Party to the railroad strikes that contributed to the creation of Labor Day. Through engaging discussions, connect these historical events to issues facing workers today.
Peter Rachleff
Instructor
Peter Rachleff taught American Labor, Immigration and African American History at Macalester College for over 30 years. He has retired from college instruction and is now leading a new project, the East Side Freedom Library, which is transforming the historic Carnegie library formerly know as Arlington Hills Library into a labor and immigration history center. Click here to learn more about the East Side Freedom Library.
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Instructors:
- Peter Rachleff
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | East Side Freedom Library |
| Mon, Oct 12th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | East Side Freedom Library |
| Mon, Oct 19th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | East Side Freedom Library |
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | East Side Freedom Library |
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | East Side Freedom Library |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | East Side Freedom Library |