Walter Reuther's dream was an educational center that would nurture effective union leaders. This center was nearly completed in 1970, when Reuther and his wife, May, were killed in a plane crash.
Today, the busy Walter and May Reuther Family Education Center in Onaway, Michigan., is the perfect memorial to this dedicated leader.
The Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center is located on Black Lake near Onaway, Michigan. It is funded by the interest from the UAW strike fund. No union anywhere in the world offers an education center of this magnitude to its members. With its stunning design, beautiful location, and warm, open atmosphere, it is the envy of labor educators. The Education Center conducts conferences geared to the responsibilities of union officeholders. Classes are offered on leadership development, union involvement, health and safety, political action, civil rights and many other topics. It is also used by UAW regions for leadership training in their summer and fall schools.
During the week and on weekends, lodging at the center is available to UAW members and UAW guests. For more information or for reservations, call toll-free 1-866-829-4653.
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