From the desk of Stephanie Bloomingdale, President, Wisconsin AFL-CIO Mourning the Passing of Brother Terry Hicks The death of Terry Hicks is a loss for all who believe in workers’ rights. Out labor movement has lost a tireless champion with his passing. On behalf of the union men and women of the […]
Read More →The Future Is Nuclear: Booming Demand and New Tech to Power IBEW Jobs for Decades
After decades of decline, nuclear power is on the verge of a revival in North America. In the 1960s and ’70s, the U.S. opened an average of three nuclear power plants a year. In 1974 alone, 12 nuclear power plants with 21 reactors […]
Read More →Get to Know National AFL-CIO’s Affiliates: International Union of Police Associations
Name of Union: International Union of Police Associations Mission: The International Union of Police Associations is the only union chartered exclusively for law enforcement and law enforcement support personnel. While IUPA’s officers, active and retired law enforcement officers, fight to improve the lives of their brothers and sisters in law enforcement, IUPA works to improve […]
Read More →Enjoy This Hops & Barley Humor as you’re sipping on your Union-made Beer
Hops & Barley Humor Union-made beer list at the bottom of this post “Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer, I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, they […]
Read More →Richard L. Trumka (1949 – 2021) – Notable Quotes of Remembrance
Richard L. Trumka (1949 – 2021) Our brother and AFL-CIO leader Richard Trumka passed away on August 5, 2021, at the age of 72.The labor movement, the AFL-CIO and the nation lost a legend. Rich devoted his life to working people, from his early days as president of the United Mine Workers of America to his unparalleled leadership […]
Read More →Help our Brothers & Sisters in NALC 59 & APWU 360
Help our Brothers & Sisters in NALC 59 & APWU 360 The pandemic has proven just how critical our postal service is. Whether it’s deliveries of ballots and voter guides, care packages from family across the country or life-saving medicine, the USPS has kept us connected when we need it the most. But those essential […]
Read More →With deep sadness and a heavy heart…
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO joins newly-elected WI AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale in informing readers of the passing of Phil Neuenfeldt, President Emeritus of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, who died in his home yesterday (Sunday). Phil was one of the truly great leaders of our labor movement. […]
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