Name of Union: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Mission: IBEW members are on the front lines powering the future of North America’s electrified economy, embracing craftsmanship and enabling new technologies to reach homes, businesses and industries every day. Current Leadership of Union: Kenneth W. Cooper was appointed IBEW international president in 2023. He began his […]

Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO News
CALL NOW: No Cuts That Hurt Working Families, Kids and Retirees
Right now, the Senate is considering a budget that would have the largest cuts in history to Medicaid and to SNAP food assistance, as well as more cuts to retirement benefits for federal workers. Health care, food assistance, dignity in retirement—these programs are a cornerstone of a secure existence for working people. Here’s why: No […]
Local Working People in La Crosse Honored Those Killed on the Job and Called for a Stop to Cuts to Workplace Safety in Pursuit of Profit
Former La Crosse Mayor John Medinger, Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Mike Davis Jr, and family members of those who died on the job joined local workers from various sectors such as electricians, plumbers, and construction workers as well as public service workers, transportation workers, and members of the community. They gathered at Green Island Park […]
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