WALS Foundation

08/30/2026

We thank the Intelligencer for the coverage!

WHEELING – The Wheeling Academy of Law & Science (WALS) Foundation, in partnership with the Ohio County Public Library, will host its 10th annual symposium focused on regional labor history. The theme is “The Art of Labor.” The Reuther-Pollack Labor History Symposium is held on Labor Day Weeke...

08/26/2026

Labor Day? How about Labor Week!?

From talking with our Emmy winning neighbor, dancing in Walter's birthday, our TENTH annual Labor Symposium (A-MAZ-ING speakers), Textile Workshops at MoJo, to Paden City's Labor Day Parade - come where we can, there's enough to go around!

Amazing work by amazing partners making this happen.
Esoterica The Mother Jones Center for Resilient Community Paden City, West Virginia West Virginia AFL-CIO John Russell The Real News Network Working People

08/23/2026

Another year, another Emmy, so another local showing!

This year we're doing it at Esoterica.

As always, keep up the great work John Russell. Check out more More Perfect Union

WITH WALS Foundation — we’re kicking off Walter Reuther fest weekend with John Russell leading our Friday night lecture.

don’t know John? look him up and be prepared to be blown away with the impact he’s making all over our country in the name of everyday people like US AND YOU…

he’s doing incredible work while living in OUR TOWN.

any of us can follow our dreams and still call wheeling home. let that sink in.

see y’all Friday night

08/17/2026

One of our symposium guests is offering workshops at the MoJo!

Join us Labor Day weekend at the MoJo for this hands on workshop!

See how textile artist Tabitha Arnold uses a punch needle as an embroidery tool as you create your own small embroidery. You can keep your finished piece or contribute it to a collective tapestry that will grow over time in multiple cities across the US.

There are two opportunities to participate in this 3-hr workshop - each session is a standalone experience.

These workshops are offered in partnership with the WALS Foundation's Reuther-Pollack Labor Symposium, where Arnold is a featured presenter this year.

Register now at eventbrite.com/e/punch-needle-embroidery-workshops-registration-1996463804984

08/04/2026

The director of Matewan still believes in the power of his depiction of a segment of the Mine Wars! Plus the Museum is linked as a source of information, pretty cool. 😎

Check out the article here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/03/john-sayles-matewan-unions

07/31/2026

Career for life here

Local 1149 is looking for applicants for the West Virginia Construction Craft Laborers Apprenticeship Program.

If you or someone you know wants to build a rewarding, long-term career in construction, now is the time!

Fair wages, training for in-demand skills, union benefits, and a solid future start here.

​Help us spread the word! Tag in the comments, share, or tell your friends, family, and neighbors.

Apply here!
https://www.wvccl.org/apprenticeship/apply-for-apprenticeship/7