The 126th Annual La Crosse Labor Day Parade, sponsored by the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, is scheduled for Monday, September 4th, 2017. Step-off will take place at 10:00 AM from the corner of Gillette and Kane Streets on the north side of La Crosse. Parade spectators should take note of a two block detour along this […]
Read More →126th Annual Labor Day Celebration in La Crosse – Sept 4, 2017
on July 5, 2017in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: bingo, candy, food, labor, Labor Day, parade, raffle, tammy baldwin, union, working families

6th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day – June 4, 2017 – All are Welcome!
on May 30, 2017in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: community, family, fishing, free, kids, things to do
6th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day – June 4, 2017 – 9am to 11:30 am This award-winning unique family-friendly free event is open to the public but limited to the first 150 kids. Fishing poles, bait, light picnic-style lunch, and free door prizes will be provided but participants must be accompanied by a parent, guardian […]
Read More →La Crosse Area Workers Memorial Day Event April 28, 2017 at 5pm
on April 27, 2017in WWAFLCIO Archived News
The family members and friends of Western Wisconsin working people who were killed at work will come together this Friday to remember those who have best lost and recommit themselves to enhancing protections for those who work for their daily bread as communities around the country and globe commemorate Workers Memorial Day. RVSP not required […]
Read More →WW AFL CIO Continues to hold Ron Kind’s Feet to the Fire
on April 25, 2015in WWAFLCIO Archived News
Local and state labor leaders rallied again, this time on the radio, to urge Congressman Ron Kind to change his mind about supporting a new trade agreement (TPP). The Wisconsin Fair Trade Coalition, led by David Newby (President Emeritus Wisconsin AFL CIO), is concerned that the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) would send more jobs out […]
Read More →Statement by AFL-CIO President Trumka on Wisconsin RTW Fight
on February 21, 2015in WWAFLCIO Archived News
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka The effort to lower wages in America is going to reach new heights in Wisconsin this week. Wall Street billionaires and political extremists are joining together to force a vote on Right to Work legislation which is wrong for Wisconsin hardworking families. This is a blatant attempt to silence […]
Read More →WW AFL CIO Endorses in La Crosse County Circuit County Branch 5 Race
on February 13, 2015in WWAFLCIO Archived News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 13, 2015 La Crosse — The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO Central Labor Council has endorsed Commissioner Gloria Doyle for La Crosse County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 5. It will be the County’s only contested judicial race, with a primary on February 17th and a general election on April 7th. Other endorsements […]
Read More →Time to write eulogy for unions? No way
on April 7, 2014in WWAFLCIO Archived News
Time to write eulogy for unions? No way Is the labor movement dying because of Walker’s attacks or has the media jumped the gun? Reading the reports from some state media outlets, one might conclude it is time for labor to throw in the towel — give up, take a long walk on a short […]
Read More →2013 – Labor Day Celebration and Parade
on June 6, 2013in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: Events, Labor Day
Labor Day Celebration and Parade The Labor Day Celebration involves a ten block family friendly parade, followed by a celebration with free games, face painting, and BINGO games. Soda, beer, brats, and snacks are available for purchase. The celebration is in honor of the hard working men and women in the region.
Read More →Thank you for your service Dan Hanson
on June 5, 2013in WWAFLCIO Archived News
In La Crosse, AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison Dan Hanson left his position in 2012. After a great deal of discussion, the Great Rivers United Way decided to not fill that vacancy with a Liaison but rather to convert that position to a general United Way employee. The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO Council has still maintained a relationship […]
Read More →2013 – NALC Food Drive
on June 5, 2013in Gallery, WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: Events, NALC Food Drive
NALC Food Drive – Stamp Out Hunger Saturday, May 11th was the 21st annual Letter Carriers Food Drive. Letter carriers and volunteers gathered food which was donated to five local food pantries, including Hunger Task Force, New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center, Onalaska Food Basket, The Salvation Army and WAFER. The Stamp Out Hunger event is a partnership […]
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