For centuries, working people have found ways of pushing back against injustice on the job, and in society. The labour “fightbacks” explored in this first instalment of Work In Progress include collective actions like strikes, challenging racism and colonialism, and using art to make statements that push back against those in power. They illustrate how […]
Labour music histories from WAHC's permanent collection Curated by Ada BierlingThroughout labour history, music has been a tool to inspire, educate, and mobilize workers. Solidarity Forever: Workers’ Sounds and Songs delves into histories of labour songs by showcasing musical moments from WAHC’s permanent collection.From traditional labour songs set to Gospel tunes and contemporary tracks about […]
May Day 2026 at WAHC In December 2025 WAHC unveiled Work In Progress - a mutli-phase redesign of our heritage exhibits which will be unfolding until 2027. The goal with these "snapshots" is to reimagine how working people's stories are told, and who gets to tell them. Our first phase of the project, FIGHTBACKS! brings […]
May Day 2026 at WAHC Arts workers and cultural spaces are rarely unionized. But what does it look like for one of the largest galleries in the country when their staff go on strike? What does it say about the landscape as a whole? And what do cultural workers need in 2026?Join WAHC on the eve […]
Join WAHC and the Hamilton and District Labour Council for a gathering of food, music, and solidarity at the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre as we celebrate International Workers’ Day! This event will take place from 5-7pm in WAHC's back garden weather depending. If there is rain in the forecast we will move in doors […]
WAHC is excited to take part in this year's Doors Open Hamilton on May 2nd.Stay tuned for more details of programming throughout the day!To learn more about the different spaces that will be open throughout the city head to the Doors Open website.
Curated by Elwood Jimmy With work by Christine De Vuono, Justine Langille, Kwentong Bayan Collective, and Sal(t) Collective Which labours rendered invisible by modernity keep us afloat in times of crisis? How do we move with this moment to the next with care?Between moments of transition exist thin spaces, areas that are both within and […]
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