Paul J. LeBlanc is an academic and activist interested in socialism, various aspects of Marxism and workers rights. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1971 with a degree in History and a minor in Sociology. Before continuing with his academic career, LeBlanc worked a variety of jobs, such as assembly-line worker and pipefitter. During this time he was an active member of several labor unions. In 1980 he received his Masters degree in History and in 1989 he received his Ph.D., both from the University of Pittsburgh. His studies as an undergraduate and graduate student focused on the history of labor and social movements. LeBlanc then went on to work at the University of Pittsburgh as a teaching fellow and academic advisor. He also taught courses at Carlow College and Slippery Rock University. He became a professor at LaRoche College in 2000 and remains there today. During his academic career, his articles appeared in various publications throughout the United States and abroad. He also became involved in several organizations, most notably the Fourth Internationalist Tendency (F.I.T.), which works to promote socialism, human and workers rights and peace. F.I.T., along with the Socialist Workers Party, Socialist Action and Solidarity, worked together and exchanged information and ideas. Eventually, these organizations merged to become part of Solidarity, an umbrella organization, but still remained independent. LeBlanc was very involved in the F.I.T.'s various publications, especially The Bulletin in Defense of Marxism.
From the description of Paul J. LeBlanc papers, 1967-1998. (University of Pittsburgh). WorldCat record id: 643548997
