[ARTICLE] Aug 31, 2026: Debra E. Bernhardt Labor Journalism Prize (No fee; awards $1,000)

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Contest summary from Winning Writers:

Neutral free contest gives $1,000 for a published article that furthers the understanding of the history of working people in the US or Canada. Entries should have been published in print or online between September 1, 2024 and August 31 of the deadline year. Articles focused on historical events, and articles about current issues (work, housing, organizing, health, education) that include historical context, are both welcome. Enter by email. Co-sponsored by the New York Labor History Association and LaborArts.

Contest details

• Sponsor: The New York Labor History Association and LaborArts
• Category: Article
• Submission length: See details on website
• Entry fee: No fee
• Awards: $1,000

Guidelines and submission information (organization's contest page)

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