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 →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

Biden launching pro-union task force
on June 7, 2021in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, joe biden, joe biden 2020, labor, Labor Unions, National Labor Relations Act, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, PRO Act), Protecting the Right to Organize Act, unions, wwaflcio
President Joe Biden signed an executive creating a task force that would aim to make it easier for workers to unionize. The team will examine existing policies and issue a series of recommendations within 180 days on how they can be leveraged to “promote worker organizing and collective bargaining in the federal government.” Biden will […]
Read More →Trump Says Freeze Federal Workers Pay
on December 5, 2020in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afge, afl-cio, America’s labor movement, buffoon, Donald Trump, Everett Kelley, labor, labor union, Labor Unions, trump, village idiot biden
After promising a 1% raise he is backtracking Trump is on his way out, but he is using his last few weeks in office to continue his war on federal workers. As negotiations continue over the 2021 pay for federal workers, Trump has released a statement backing a Republican proposal that would freeze wages for […]
Read More →UFCW union leads the development and stabilization of emerging hemp sector
on May 29, 2019in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: Cannabis, Cannabis Workers Rising, farm, hemp, labor, UFCW, union, Workers
The UFCW union family has been proud to help lead the development and stabilization of the emerging cannabis sector through their innovative Cannabis Workers Rising campaign, which has existed since 2010. The UFCW represents tens of thousands of cannabis workers across multiple states. UFCW members in the legal cannabis industry work in growing and cultivating […]
Read More →With deep sadness and a heavy heart…
on November 5, 2018in News, Western WI Newstags: afl-cio, family supporting jobs, justice, labor, Neuenfeldt, Phil Neuenfeldt, Stephanie Bloomingdale, wisconsin afl cio

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. […]
Read More →Tammy Baldwin: The Senator for Wisconsin’s Working Families
on November 5, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: baldwin, family friendly, independent contractors, labor, legislation, tammy baldwin, union, us senate
This November’s elections are shaping up to be among the most consequential in recent U.S. history. Here are some of the key reasons why Sen. Tammy Baldwin from Wisconsin is one of the best candidates for working people: After graduating from Smith College, she worked on pay equity issues in the Wisconsin governor’s office. She led efforts against unfair trade […]
Read More →National Manufacturing Day – 2018
on September 28, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: blue-collar, labor, manufacturing, National Manufacturing Day, union, us census
On National Manufacturing Day, America recognizes American manufacturers and their workers who drive our economy, strengthen our national security, and give meaning to the famous phrase, ‘Made in the USA.’ The day also highlights the many new and exciting opportunities for future generations to create the next wave of world-class American products. The largest employment […]
Read More →Join Senator Baldwin in Supporting Wisconsin Workers
on June 6, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: baldwin, family friendly, independent contractors, labor, legislation, tammy baldwin, union, us senate
From the desk of US Senator Tammy Baldwin You and I know Wisconsin has a proud tradition of respecting hard work and rewarding it by giving workers a strong voice. But in recent years, hardworking Wisconsinites have been facing more and more barriers when organizing to bargain for better wages, benefits and safer working conditions. […]
Read More →Western Wisconsin Central Labor Council Elects New President
on January 17, 2018in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: aflcio, blet, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, election, labor, leadership, president, union, western wisconsin aflcio, working families, wwaflcio
On January 17, 2018 , Tyler Tubbs was elected President of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. The council represents over 5,000 workers and 40 affiliated organizations from a six county area in Western Wisconsin. Brother Tubbs was unanimously elected by the umbrella organization’s delegate body to serve a two year term. Upon his […]
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

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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