Reuther Statue Gets New Placard
WHEELING - A replacement placard commemorating labor leader Walter Reuther has been installed at the Wheeling Heritage Port. Reuther, a former president of the United Auto Workers, is remembered for his tireless advocacy on behalf of working men and women. The installation serves as a tribute to his enduring legacy and the profound impact he made on the labor movement.
“We are a very proud and grateful union to have had a president like Walter Reuther to lead us," said Mark Dowell, UAW Region 8 CAP/RW Representative. "We hope this placard shows our gratitude and thanks to Walter Reuther and his family for the sacrifices they made and the moral high ground they stood upon for our great union.”
The interpretive signage, installed by Wheeling Heritage with funding from the United Auto Workers, highlights Reuther’s contributions and emphasizes the importance of civic engagement in advancing and preserving labor rights.