# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pre-Reuther-Pollack Symposium Book Talk with Alan Reuther
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Roy Reuther and the UAW Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights by Alan Reuther

This biography of Roy Reuther examines his tumultuous life, including the triumphs and tragedies in the labor and civil rights movements. It also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers activists may face as they confront entrenched societal powers. As the brother of famed labor leader Walter Reuther, Roy was a key figure in the historic Flint sit-down strike that gave birth
to the United Auto Workers (UAW). He became the political director of the UAW and was deeply involved in struggles to pass civil rights legislation. This book explores his passion for increasing voter participation and his vow to help downtrodden farmworkers.

Many of the injustices that Reuther fought continue to plague America today. This book provides important context for the current efforts of workers to organize, for the Black Lives Matter movement, and for efforts to reform the filibuster rule and stop voter suppression. It shows how dedicated individuals can overcome enormous odds to win great victories for social justice and emphasizes the potential connections between the labor and civil rights movements, offering hope for a more just future.

AUTHOR BIO: Alan Reuther is the son of Roy Reuther and the nephew of famed labor leader Walter Reuther. He received a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1977. Following in his father’s and uncles’ footsteps, the author spent his career working for the United Auto Workers (UAW). In 1977 he began as a lawyer in the union’s legal department, litigating in federal district and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1982 he transferred to the UAW’s Washington office to work on legislative matters. He became legislative director in 1991 and supervised the union’s activities lobbying Congress and the executive branch on health care, pensions, worker rights, and other issues.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wheeling/pre-reuther-pollack-symposium-book-talk-with-alan-reuther/200027984003956
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, black-lives-matter
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 47

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wheeling
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: WALS Foundation
- **lat**: 40.06529
- **long**: -80.72015
- **full address**: WALS Foundation, 1413 Eoff St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3554, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pre-Reuther-Pollack Symposium Book Talk with Alan Reuther being held?
  - **A:** Pre-Reuther-Pollack Symposium Book Talk with Alan Reuther takes place on Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm at WALS Foundation, 1413 Eoff St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3554, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pre-Reuther-Pollack Symposium Book Talk with Alan Reuther?
  - **A:** Pre-Reuther-Pollack Symposium Book Talk with Alan Reuther is organized by WALS Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pre-Reuther-Pollack Symposium Book Talk with Alan Reuther is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wheeling, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Pre-Reuther-Pollack Symposium Book Talk with Alan Reuther sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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