The Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL–CIO was founded on April 12, 1909, to promote the products and services produced in America by trade union members—especially those products and services identified by a union label, shop card, store card and/or service button.
On April 12, 1909, the Union Label and Service Trades Department of AFL–CIO was established to promote products and services made by trade unionists. These items were typically identified with a union label, shop card, store card, or service button.