The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is announcing that the annual Labor Day Parade and Festival will be canceled for 2020 due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. We hope to hold a virtual event to allow for the safe recognition of Labor Day and the solidarity it brings while staying safe and healthy. “2020 […]

This Labor Day, working people in every corner of the Coulee Region have good reason to be proud. Labor is on the rise; we are marching banding together. Working families are refusing to accept business as usual. The 128th Annual La Crosse Labor Day Parade, sponsored by the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, is scheduled for Monday, […]

by Tyler Tubbs For Coulee Region residents, Labor Day is a hard-won and richly deserved day off, and on behalf of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, we hope that all residents had a happy and safe Labor Day, full of family, friends and relaxation. But, why do we celebrate Labor Day? In addition […]

Here in Wisconsin, we take pride in hard work and believe every working family should have a fair shot at getting ahead. We also share a deep commitment to community, to neighbor helping neighbor, and to the belief that we are all in it together. This Labor Day, we give these ideals a voice by […]

Join us for our La Crosse area Labor Day celebration (other Wisconsin celebrations listed after details for the La Crosse event – so if you’re somewhere else in Wisconsin mosey down to your nearest celebration) Labor Day the day to recognize and honor the achievements of all of America’s working people. Celebrate with your union […]

The 126th Annual La Crosse Labor Day Parade, sponsored by the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, is scheduled for Monday, September 4th, 2017.  Step-off will take place at 10:00 AM from the corner of Gillette and Kane Streets on the north side of La Crosse. Parade spectators should take note of a two block detour along this […]

Labor Day Celebration and Parade The Labor Day Celebration involves a ten block family friendly parade, followed by a celebration with free games, face painting, and BINGO games. Soda, beer, brats, and snacks are available for purchase. The celebration is in honor of the hard working men and women in the region.