The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)’s annual food drive is largest one-day food drive in the nation. The NALC effort is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in every part of the country. Residents put out non-perishable food donations on that day, which letter carriers collect as they […]
Read More →31st Annual NALC Food Drive – Please lend a hand
on May 10, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: aflcio, coulee region, Great Rivers United Way, la crosse, nalc, nalc branch 59, NALC Food Drive, nalc food drive 2023, volunteer, western wisconsin afl-cio, Western Wisconsin Central Labor Council, wisconsin, wwaflcio
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Over 300 Workers Vote to Join UAW
on May 8, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, aflcio, uaw, unions
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. More than 300 workers at the Yanfeng USA’s Riverside facility outside Kansas City, Missouri, voted to join the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local 710. This is […]
Read More →Announcing WWAFLCIO’s Annual Service Dedicated to Workers Memorial Day – 2023
on April 6, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: 2023, aflcio, April 28, april 28 2023, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, Chad Erickson Memorial Park, Kerrie Baures, la crosse, mourning, Occupational Safety and Health Act and Mine Safety and Health Act, OSHA, safe workplaces, safety, Western Wisconsin, wisconsin, Wisconsin workers, Workers Memorial Day, wwaflcio
April 28, 2023 5pm Chad Erickson Memorial Park in La Crosse Advanced Registration Optional – Click Here The families and friends of Western Wisconsin workers will gather at Chad Erickson Memorial Park on Friday, April 28, 2023 to honor workers who perished while at work and to call for action on hazards that cause unnecessary injury, […]
Read More →Reflections on Workers Memorial & Mayday from the House of Labor (union memes, posters, and media art – 2023)
on April 6, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: 1usafety, 5-day workweek, 8-hour workday, afl-cio, afscme, aft, atu, health and safety, ibew, iwmd, iwmd2023, may day, mayday, opeiu, safe, safe jobs, Workers Memorial Day, workersmemorialday, wwaflcio
Bloomingdale on the Death of NALC Branch 2 member Aundre Cross
on December 17, 2022in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, Aundre Cross, coworker, nalc, press release, safe work, safe work places, statement, Stephanie Bloomingdale, union member, violence, wisconsin afl cio, Wisconsin AFL-CIO President, worker safety
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale 12/13/2022 “We are shocked and heartbroken by the on the job murder of our union brother Aundre Cross, a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 2 who was shot and killed on December 9 while walking his postal route, delivering the mail to serve our communities. We […]
Read More →Red Cross Workers Secure Fair Contact, Call off Holiday Strike
on December 17, 2022in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, afscme, AFSCME Local 1205, AFSCME Local 1558, american red cross, fair wage, family supporting jobs, insurance benefits, negotiation, strike, union
AFSCME Locals 1205 and 1558 have ratified new contracts with the American Red Cross, calling off a strike slated to take place on December 23 during the holiday blood drive. “From the beginning, all the workers wanted was for their hard work to be recognized by their bosses with a fair contract,” said AFSCME Council […]
Read More →Union Sportsmen & NFL Players Teach Youth to Fish at 2nd Annual ‘Fishing Lines at Christmas Time’ Event
on December 17, 2022in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, AFL-CIO Investment Trust Corporation, Bank of Labor, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, Cody Campbell, IBEW Local 60, Insulators Local 87, Jordan “Gig” Ritenour, NFLPA San Antonio/Austin Former Players Chapter, Priest Holmes Foundation, Roofers International, San Antonio BCTC, San Antonio Spurs, Sheet Metal Workers Local 67, UA Local 142, Union Sportmen's Alliance, Work Boots on the Ground, wwaflcio

Union Sportsmen/Former NFL Players Teach San Antonio Youth to Fish at 2nd Annual ‘Fishing Lines at Christmas Time’ Event Nearly 200 youth and their families turned out at San Antonio’s Woodlawn Lake Park on Saturday for the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Annual Fishing Lines at Christmas Time event. The free, community event was organized by the […]
Read More →Happy Labor Day 2022 – Celebrate but remember why there is a Labor Day
on September 6, 2022in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, afscme, aft, bill brockmiller, brockmiller, la crosse, Labor Day, labor day parade marshal, parade, parade marshal, Treasurer, western wisconsin afl-cio, wwaflcio
Why is Labor Day a holiday and what are we celebrating? The U.S. Department of Labor writes that Labor Day is “… is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.” In between the grilling and the visiting of family and friends this Labor Day, we invite you to take a […]
Read More →La Crosse LaborFest 2022
on August 30, 2022in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, beer, bingo, brats, celebration, community event, Copeland Park, family activity, family friendly, games, hot dogs, la crosse, Labor Day, parade, pepsi, raffles, snacks, temporary tattoos, union, vegan burgers, western wisconsin afl-cio, Western Wisconsin Central Labor Council, wwaflcio
La Crosse LaborFest 2022 Monday, September 5th, 2022 Parade at 10 am. Food, drinks, BINGO, same day raffles & games follow (11 am) Copeland Park 1130 Copeland Park Drive La Crosse, WI 54603 Sponsor: Western Wisconsin Central Labor Council (WWAFLCIO) Our WWAFLCIO Labor Day celebration starts at 10 am with a ten-block family-friendly parade beginning […]
Read More →Remembering Jerry McEntee, 31 years as AFSCME’s International President
on July 13, 2022in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: 31 years. Gerald, 66 years, afl-cio, afscme, aggressive, fearless, ferocious, international president, Jerry, Jerry McEntee, McEntee, Organizing, political action, political powerhouse, Scholarship Fund, visionary leader
On July 13, 2022, AFSCME learned that a union legend passed away: AFSCME President Emeritus Gerald W. McEntee. Jerry McEntee was a visionary leader and one of the most fearless, ferocious advocates working people have ever had. Standing up for public service workers was his passion and his life’s work. From the moment he became […]
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