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Parade marshal for La Crosse’s 2024 Labor Day Parade, the people’s mayor

on August 27, 2024in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: 2024, 95th district, afl-cio, aflcio, city of la crosse, john d medinger, john medinger, labor day parade marshal, mayor, medinger, russ feingold, september 2, tammy baldwin, US Senator, UW La crosse, wisconsin assembly, wwaflcio

Parade marshal for La Crosse’s 2024 Labor Day Parade, the people’s mayor — John D. Medinger As Coulee Region residents prepare to celebrate Labor Day, the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is pleased to announce that this year’s parade marshal for La Crosse Labor Day will be John D. Medinger. John D. Medinger is a man of […]

Labor Day Parade and Fest 2024 in La Crosse

on August 27, 2024in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, America’s labor federation, America’s labor movement, benefits, Copeland Park, family friendly, family supporting jobs, history, john d medinger, john medinger, la crosse, Labor Day, labor day parade, Labor Day Parade and Festival, labor day parade marshal, Mike Davis Jr, minor detour, parade route, Public Service, thank you, unions, volunteer, western wisconsin afl-cio

Labor Day Parade and Fest 2024 in La Crosse Labor Day is more than just a holiday, it represents a celebration of the victories of workers in their fight for fair wages, decent working conditions, and recognition on the job. The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is pleased to announce the continuation of a 133-year tradition: the […]

2021’s Annual Labor Day Parade and Festivities in La Crosse Canceled

on August 19, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: 2021, American economy, asafe on the job, COVID-19, economic assistance, educate, hazard pay, la crosse, Labor Day, Labor Day Parade and Festival, labor movement, madison, masks, outbreak, paid sick days, Pandemic, public, public health considerations, solidarity, train, unemployment benefits, unions, vaccinating, variant, virtual meetings, washington dc, western wisconsin afl-cio, wisconsin, worker safety, wwaflcio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is announcing that 2021’s La Crosse Labor Day Parade and Festival will be canceled due to uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and its variant virus(es). We hope area residents can safely recognize Labor Day and the solidarity it brings while staying safe and healthy. Unions have […]

Honorable Delegates – In Memoriam

on February 23, 2025in

In Memoriam Marilyn J Wigdahl December 16, 1931 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, & she served her community as a La Crosse City Councilwoman. Her daughter (Sue Beil) is one of only two […]

Honorary Delegates

on February 23, 2025in

Honorary Delegates Note: By motion and policy of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO the title of ‘honorary delegate’ is bestowed on someone by the Council for substantial union supportive actions and/or strong long-term dedication and service to the labor movement. Council policy states that Honorary Delegates may attend meetings and social functions of the Council but […]

Brother Mike Koziara – Rest in Peace

on July 1, 2024in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: bmwe, bmwe 509, Koziara, Labor Unions, Mike Koziara, obituaries, selfless, Teamsters, union, vice president, volunteer, wwaflcio

Mike Koziara, vice president emeritus of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, passed away at the age of 64 on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home. He was born February 28, 1960, to Stanley and Linda Koziara. He married Joan Lodoen on September 30, 1989, in Barre Mills, Wisconsin. He was a lifelong railroad employee with […]

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 […]

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 […]

The WWAFLCIO – An Introduction

on July 18, 2023in

The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) is the local body of the AFL-CIO in Western Wisconsin with authority over six Wisconsin Counties; Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, and Vernon. The unionized workers of the La Crosse area first banded together in 1887 to charter as a AFL Central Labor Council. The roots of this Labor […]