The New York City Labor Chorus, which includes several 1199ers, will mark 20 years of rousing songs for the labor rights, peace justice and equality with a 20th anniversary concert Nov. 5, 8 p.m., at Manhattan’s Town Hall.

During the past 20, the Chorus has lent its voice to major struggles in the labor and progressive movements and has appeared with other well-known people’s artists. The pre-eminent progressive troubadour Pete Seeger says of the Chorus:

“The New York City Labor Chorus deserves our praise and support. For 20 years, they have been singing songs for peace and justice – from union halls to picket lines, from Sweden to Wales, and most recently to Cuba; from the Paul Robeson Centennial to my own 90th birthday base. In these times of crisis, we need this great Chorus as never before.”