Labor Hall of Honor, Memorial hall at Frances Perkins Building, Washington D.C., United States
The Labor Hall of Honor is a memorial space within the Frances Perkins Building that displays engraved plaques bearing the names and achievements of individuals who advanced workers' rights. The room documents how these people changed the course of American labor conditions.
The hall opened in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan based on an idea that originated in 1962 during John F. Kennedy's administration. This gap between conception and completion shows how long it took for the government to formally recognize these labor leaders' contributions.
Each year the Department of Labor adds new names to recognize people who shaped working conditions and wages across the nation. You can see how these selections reflect what mattered most in America's labor movement.
The hall is located within the Frances Perkins Building on Constitution Avenue and offers free entry during regular building hours. Plan your visit during weekday office hours, as weekend access may be limited.
Few visitors realize the building itself is named after an early Secretary of Labor, highlighting the direct connection between the location and workers' rights. Frances Perkins was the first woman to lead a cabinet department and her reforms shaped modern labor law.
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