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 […]

The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO recommended for endorsement (and the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO approved) the following area candidates for public office. We’re proud to list these endorsements below. Endorsements are based on who will best fight for and uphold the values of all working families in Wisconsin. After the list of area endorsements readers will find […]

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 […]

WHY HAS NAFTA BEEN SO BAD FOR AMERICAN WORKERS? by David Newby, President Emertius, Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Wisconsin Fair Trade Collition Before trying to answer this question, we need to be clear that NAFTA hasn’t been kind to Mexican workers, either. Mexican workers haven’t gained from the suffering of American workers. In both countries, workers’ […]

On January 17, 2018 , Tyler Tubbs was elected President of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. The council represents over 5,000 workers and 40 affiliated organizations from a six county area in Western Wisconsin. Brother Tubbs was unanimously elected by the umbrella organization’s delegate body to serve a two year term. Upon his […]

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 […]