On March 1st, AFT 6502 (United Academic Professionals of UW-La Crosse), organized a gathering beneath the iconic campus clock tower. During this rally, they passionately appealed to both state lawmakers and the UW Board of Regents, urging them to increase the allocation of public funds towards the state’s higher education institutions. It is distressing to […]
Read More →AFT 6502 holds rally at UW La Crosse to call attention to funding crisis
on March 11, 2024in News, Western WI Newstags: aflcio, aft, aft 6502, at-wi, college debt, college students, education, equal access, funding, public education, uapuwl, UW La crosse, wwaflcio
Union-made gifts for Mother’s Day
on February 12, 2024in News, Western WI Newstags: afl-cio, America’s labor federation, America’s labor movement, Bakery Confectionery Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers, candy, family supporting jobs, flowers, gift giving, gifts, holiday shopping, labor 411, mother's day, sweets, thank you, union label, Union Label and Service Trades Department. aflcio, unions, western wisconsin afl-cio
There’s no excuse for waiting until the last minute to find a nice gift for Mother’s Day that also carries the union label. Our friends at Labor 411, the union business directory from the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, can help you out. If you want to go the traditional route with some top-of-the-line […]
Read More →Show your Solidarity with Experis Game Solutions Workers
on October 26, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: activism, aflcio, America, collective bargaining table, dignity, equitable future, Experis, Experis Game Solutions, family supporting wages, iamaw, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers IAMAW District 10, living wages, Milwaukee, Organizing, power of solidarity, respect, solidarity, stand with them, strong unions, union, union activism, union rights, voice at work, We support you, wisconsin, work-life balance, Workers, workers coming together, workers of Experis Game Solutions, workplace, wwaflcio
Solidarity with Experis Game Solutions Workers Target: Experis Game Solutions Workers Workers at Experis Game Solutions in downtown Milwaukee are organizing a union in their workplace with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers IAMAW District 10. Seeking living wages and a better work-life balance, workers are organizing for dignity and a voice at […]
Read More →Enjoy This Hops & Barley Humor as you’re sipping on your Union-made Beer
on October 10, 2023in News, Western WI Newstags: afl-cio, aflcio, barley, beer, Benjamin Franklin, Brian O'Rourke, bud, Budweiser, cheers, Cliff Clavin, CWA, Dave Barry, Henny Youngman, hops, ibew, ibt, iue, iuoe, Jack Handy, la crosse, lost lake amber beer, Lost Lake Beer, miller beer, miller lite, Norm, uaw, wisconsin, wwaflcio
Union-made beer list at the bottom of this post “Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer, I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, they might be out […]
Read More →La Crosse Labor Day 2023 – Thank the Few Who Served the Many
on September 5, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, America’s labor federation, America’s labor movement, benefits, Copeland Park, family friendly, family supporting jobs, history, Labor Day, labor day parade, Labor Day Parade and Festival, labor day parade marshal, Mike Davis Jr, Public Service, terry hicks, thank you, unions, volunteer, western wisconsin afl-cio
La Crosse Laborfest 2023 thanks the following volunteers. There would not have been a La Crosse Labor Day Parade & Fest without their dedication and help. While many Coulee area residents celebrated Labor Day with picnics, barbecues, family reunions, and by enjoying the festivities at Copeland Park this year, it was the dedicated few who […]
Read More →Press Release: La Crosse Labor Day 2023
on August 31, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, America’s labor federation, America’s labor movement, beer, brats, Copeland Park, diet pepsi, hot dogs, Labor Day, Labor Day Parade and Festival, labor day parade marshal, Liz Shuler, Lost Lake Beer, miller lite, mountain dew, open to the public, pepsi, soda, terry hicks, vergan burgers, western wisconsin afl-cio
La Crosse Labor Day Parade and Fest 2023 As Coulee Region residents prepare to celebrate Labor Day, the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is pleased to announce the continuation of a 132-year tradition, the La Crosse’s Labor Day Parade & Fest, this year held on Monday, September 4th. The parade step-off takes place at 10:00 AM from […]
Read More →Labor Day Parade & Fest 2023 – All Are Welcome
on August 31, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, America’s labor federation, America’s labor movement, beer, brats, Copeland Park, diet pepsi, hot dogs, Labor Day, Labor Day Parade and Festival, labor day parade marshal, Lost Lake Beer, miller lite, mountain dew, open to the public, pepsi, soda, terry hicks, vergan burgers, western wisconsin afl-cio
Our Labor Day celebration starts at 10 am with a ten-block family-friendly parade beginning at the intersection of Gillette Street and Kane Street, ending after the procession crosses at the intersection of St. Cloud Street and Copeland Avenue. After the parade, festivities move to Copeland Park with free kids’ games, same day raffles, and other […]
Read More →Biden’s Investments in a Clean Energy Future Will Transform Our Economy
on August 31, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, America’s labor federation, America’s labor movement, Biden, clean energy, electric car, joe biden, Liz Shuler, president, western wisconsin afl-cio, wwaflcio
Biden’s Investments in a Clean Energy Future Will Transform Our Economy International AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler September 1, 2023 Today’s (9/1/2023) announcement of a $15.5 billion investment to transition existing auto factories to electric vehicle factories puts workers and our communities first. This money will prioritize companies that maintain strong union partnerships, including collective bargaining […]
Read More →Introducing our (WWAFLCIO’s) Newest Affiliate – IATSE 13
on July 8, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: affiliate, afl-cio, exhibitions, IATSE, IATSE 13, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, James B. Wood, live theater, Matthew D. Loeb, motion picture and television production, motion picture animator, stagehand, theater usher, trade shows, wendell bell, western wisconsin afl-cio, wwaflcio
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 13 is the longest standing arts related worker organization in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) metro area. Chartered in January of 1894, IATSE Local 13 has proudly represented the interests of the men and women working behind the scenes of area theatres for 129 years. In 1999, […]
Read More →AFGE Membership Continues to Skyrocket Throughout 2023
on July 8, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afge, afl-cio, membership, tsa, unions, western wisconsin afl-cio, working families, wwaflcio
This May (2023), AFGE added the most members in one month to our union in eight years and recruited the most members of any May in over a decade. It also marked eight months of consecutive growth for our union. Not only is that a good sign for the overall strength of our union, it’s […]
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