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Haymarket and May Day

on May 1, 2022in News, Western WI Newstags: afl-cio, chicago, death, eight hour work day, haymarket, history, Labor Day, labor history, Loyalty Day, may day, reformers, union, unionists, unrest, Workers, wwaflcio

Haymarket and May Day

On May 1, 1886, Chicago unionists, reformers, and ordinary workers combined to make the city the center of the national movement for an eight-hour day. Between April 25 and May 4, workers attended scores of meetings and paraded through the streets at least 19 times. On Saturday, May 1, 35,000 workers walked off their jobs. […]

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Richard L. Trumka (1949 – 2021) – Notable Quotes of Remembrance

on September 7, 2021in News, Western WI Newstags: afl-cio, aflcio, Al Gore, Barack Obama, Biden, joe biden, labor, Labor Day, Labor Unions, Muriel Cooper, president, richard trumka, Sherrod Brown, trumka, unions

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 […]

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Labor Day 2021 Op-Ed

on August 26, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, Biden, family, family friendly, family supporting jobs, General Vice President, iam, IAM District Lodge 66, iamaw, la crosse, Labor Day, labor movement, Labor Unions, Midwest Territory, nternational Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, president, Steven Galloway, union, western wisconsin afl-cio, worker safety, working families, workplace safety

Labor Day 2021 Op-Ed Steven M. Galloway General Vice President, Midwest Territory International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers It’s Labor Day – a day to celebrate workers. But why, as Americans, have so many of us resolved to quitting our jobs instead of banning together to effect change in our workplace? A recent report […]

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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 […]

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Labor Day 2019

on August 27, 2019in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: 2019, afscme, atf, atu, blet, candy, coulee region, family, fun, iamaw, ibew, la crosse, Labor Day, parade, parade route

This Labor Day, working people in every corner of the Coulee Region have good reason to be proud. Labor is on the rise; we are marching banding together. Working families are refusing to accept business as usual. The 128th Annual La Crosse Labor Day Parade, sponsored by the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, is scheduled for Monday, […]

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Labor Day 2018 Message from Council President Tyler Tubbs

on September 4, 2018in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, family friendly, Labor Day, president, tubbs, tyler tubbs, union, vote

by Tyler Tubbs For Coulee Region residents, Labor Day is a hard-won and richly deserved day off, and on behalf of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, we hope that all residents had a happy and safe Labor Day, full of family, friends and relaxation. But, why do we celebrate Labor Day? In addition […]

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Labor Day Greetings from US Senator Tammy Baldwin

on September 4, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: afl-cio, baldwin, family friendly, Labor Day, tammy baldwin, US Senator, working families, wwaflcio

Here in Wisconsin, we take pride in hard work and believe every working family should have a fair shot at getting ahead. We also share a deep commitment to community, to neighbor helping neighbor, and to the belief that we are all in it together. This Labor Day, we give these ideals a voice by […]

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Celebrate Labor Day with us in La Crosse (or elsewhere in Wisconsin)

on August 29, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: afl-cio, family friendly, fest, fun, la crosse, Labor Day, parade, union

Join us for our La Crosse area Labor Day celebration (other Wisconsin celebrations listed after details for the La Crosse event – so if you’re somewhere else in Wisconsin mosey down to your nearest celebration) Labor Day the day to recognize and honor the achievements of all of America’s working people. Celebrate with your union […]

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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

126th Annual Labor Day Celebration in La Crosse – Sept 4, 2017

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 […]

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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.

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