November | 2021 | Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO

UAW Members at John Deere approve landmark contract, end historic strike

on November 18, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, cipp, collective bargaining agreement, cost of living, Illinois, Iowa, John Deere, Kansas, landmark, lump sum payments, Ray Curry, sacrifice, solidarity, strike, uaw, United Auto Workers, WI AFL-CIO, wwaflcio

United Auto Worker members at John Deere facilities in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas have ratified a new 6-year collective bargaining agreement, ending their strike which began on October 14. By a vote of 61% to 39%, UAW John Deere members ratified the agreement which includes an $8,500 signing bonus; 20% increase in wages over the […]

U.S. Labor Unions Are Having a Moment

on November 12, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, aflcio, Bakery, Battle Creek, BCTGM, collective bargaining, Confectionery, Deere, economic, employees, employers, fair workplace, jobs, Kellogg, labor shortages, labor union, Michigan, political, President Joe Biden, safe workplace, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union, union

U.S. organized labor is having a moment after decades of erosion in both influence and power, giving workers their best chance in recent memory to claw back lost ground. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, unions are finding they suddenly have the upper hand—or at least, more solid footing—when it comes to negotiating wages […]

In Memoriam – Marilyn J Wigdahl

on November 11, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afscme, Marilyn J Wigdahl, Marilyn Wigdahl, president, vice president, wwaflcio

In Memoriam Marilyn J Wigdahl December 16, 1931 to October 25, 2021 Marilyn worked tirelessly on behalf of the union movement for decades. She was a President of AFSCME 1449 and Vice President of the WWAFL-CIO, as well as serving her community as a La Crosse City Councilwoman.

US Veterans – Check out these Free or Reduced Meal & Retail Discount Opportunities

on November 10, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, aflcio, discounts, epartment of Veterans Affairs, GI Bill, military, retail, union, Union Veterans Council, US Veterans Administration, veterans, veterans day, WDVA

Happy Veterans’ Day! Veterans – Check out these Free or Reduced Meal & Retail Discount Opportunities (Nov 11, 2021) Compiled by the US VA and military.com 2021 Veterans Day Free Meals and Restaurant Deals and Discounts 2021 Veterans Day Retail Deals and Discounts Veterans Day 2021 Discounts Military Appreciation and Giving Back to Veterans on […]

How Do we (civilians) Support America’s Veterans?

on November 10, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: America, Census, department of Veterans Affairs, family friendly, Support, Union Veterans Council, us census, US Department of the Census, US Veterans Administration, VA, veterans day, Workers Memorial Day

The nation’s nearly 20 million veterans are eligible for a variety of cash and noncash benefits due to the sacrifices they made for our country, which has contributed to better economic conditions for them and their survivors, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released on November 10, 2021. Veterans — individuals who previously served […]