The Battle of Homestead Foundation presented a book talk event "Beyond Steel" by local author Christopher Briem. He spoke about Pittsburgh and the Economics of Transformation. This event was held at the Pump House, Homestead, Pennsylvania on June 8, 2026.
ON JULY 6, 2025, the Battle of Homestead Foundation commemorated the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of Homestead with a special program at the historic Pump House, the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, Munhall, PA.
Featured were:
• a reading by president John Haer of the Allegheny County Council proclamation recognizing the Anniversary of Battle of Homestead
• remarks by SEIU vice-president Neal Bisno on the importance of the 1892 Battle of Homestead to America’s labor movement today
• remarks by UPMC Magee Hospital nurses Lucy Ruccio and Lori Snider on the current campaign to unionize hospital nurses and staff
• musical performances by The Raging Grannies and Pittsburgh Labor Choir
• remarks by former Homestead Borough mayor Betty Esper reflecting on her days as a steelworker and USW member
Filmed and edited by Pauline Greenlick — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6477649/