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For more than 200 years, blue-collar workers shaped the city of Welland. From the construction of the Welland Canal to the rise of world-renowned manufacturing companies, generations of skilled workers built not only factories and ships, but a thriving community. This presentation explores Welland's industrial heritage through the stories of the people who laboured in its factories, fought for workers' rights, and experienced the challenges of deindustrialization. Join us as we examine how blue-collar work transformed Welland, the impact of industrial decline, and the enduring legacy these workers have left on our community.