International Typographical Union. Local 2 (Philadelphia, Pa.)

The Journeymen Printer's Union of Philadelphia organized in in 1850; later that year, they helped form a national union. In 1862 the National Union was formally organized, and the Philadelphia Typographical Union became Local No. 2 of the International Typographical Union. The PTU organized strikes, provided relief for employees and their families, and improved conditions and benefits for workers. In 1987, the International Typographical Union (ITU) merged with Communications Workers of America (CWA) to form the Printing, Publishing and Media Workers Sector and PTU #2 became CWA Local 14826, eventually changing to Local 14199.

From the description of Philadelphia Typographical Union #2 records [microform], 1850-1910. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 308656978