The Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC) Signs First Major Contract
2026-06-17, 2027-06-17, 2028-06-17, 2029-06-17 | IA
On this date, the SWOC, a key organizing body of the CIO, signed its first major union contract with Carnegie-Illinois Steel, a U.S. Steel subsidiary. This marked a turning point in unionizing the steel industry and laid the groundwork for what would become the United Steelworkers.

Independence Day
2026-07-04, 2027-07-04, 2028-07-04, 2029-07-04 | IA

Labor Day Festival
2026-09-05 | John L. Lewis Memorial Museum of Mining & Labor, 102 Division Street, PO Box 3, Lucas, IA, 50151
7-10 A.M. Firemen’s Breakfast at Fire House
9-11 A.M. Free Blood Pressure Check at Bandstand given by Lucas County Public Health Nurse
9 A.M.-3 P.M. John L. Lewis Mining & Labor Museum Open
9:45-10:30 A.M. Parade Registration 2 blocks east of John L. Lewis Museum
10 A.M. Sandwich & Drink Stand Open
10-10:30 A.M. Chariton River Valley Antique Power Association Tractor Display in front of the John L. Lewis Museum.
10:45 A.M. To be in Parade line-up
11 A.M. Parade–Theme is “LABOR FOR AMERICA”
11:30 A.M. Beef & Noodle Dinner following Parade at Community Building
12:30 P.M. Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull Registration (100 lb. limit) in front of John L. Lewis Museum
1 P.M. Firemen’s Water Fights in front of Fire Station
1 P.M. Pedal Tractor Pull in front of John L. Lewis Museum
2:30 P.M. Free Children’s Drawing-After Pedal Tractor Pull in the Museum
3:30 P.M. Raffle Drawing for 50” TV, Char-Broil Grill, C & C Gift Certificates, A Pie A Month for a Year from Kell’s Kitchen, Giraffe Planter from Ellis Greenhouse, Lap Quilt & Cash Prizes in Community Building.
FREE PARKING-CARS & PICKUPS ONLY-BEHIND COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Festival proceeds are used for John L. Lewis Museum maintenance.
For more information: 641-766-6831
