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Permanent ExhibitsHamilton Hall of Labour - A new permanent exhibit at WAHC that focuses on the roots of the labour movement in the Hamilton area, beginning with its inception by the Knights of Labour, moving through the tumultuous Strike of ’46 and into the Days of Action in the mid 1990’s. Made in Hamilton Industrial Trails - These walking and bus tours allow visitors to explore the rich industrial heritage of Hamilton. Sites include the Canadian National Railway, now LIUNA station, Steelworkers’ Hall, and Dofasco. Punching the Clock - Examines the history of life on the shop floor from Canada’s early industrial days to the rise of automation in the workplace in the 1970s and 1980s. The exhibit invites viewers to “punch in “ and look at how workers have struggled for better work place conditions, the elimination of child labour in Canada, and developments in health and safety in the workplace.The exhibit is split into two rooms and uses a mixture of artifacts, sound files, images and video to immerse the visitor in the “shop floor” experience. Workers in the Custom House - This exhibit illustrates the various uses of our historic building. Images and an audio program tell stories from various Custom House incarnations, from a macaroni factory to a school for women and even as a home.
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