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Join us on Labor Day – Sept 7 for Festivities at Copeland Park

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Join us on Labor Day! The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) will celebrate Labor Day on Monday, September 7th, 10am-2:45pm. Kids activities include a “fishing” booth, temporary tattoos, and a “hidden” money sawdust pile. LaborFest is free and open to the public. There will also be Tool/Equipment Raffles, BINGO, and a 50-50 Raffle! An advanced […]

Working People Are Hurting, Want and Need Unions More Than Ever

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Shuler’s ‘State of the Unions’: Working People Are Hurting, Want and Need Unions More Than Ever In her fourth annual “State of the Unions” address, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler emphasized the pain working people are feeling, the lack of trust working-class voters have in politicians and that electing pro-worker candidates will rely […]

Labor Day Parade and Fest 2024 in La Crosse

on August 27, 2024in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, America’s labor federation, America’s labor movement, benefits, Copeland Park, family friendly, family supporting jobs, history, john d medinger, john medinger, la crosse, Labor Day, labor day parade, Labor Day Parade and Festival, labor day parade marshal, Mike Davis Jr, minor detour, parade route, Public Service, thank you, unions, volunteer, western wisconsin afl-cio

Labor Day Parade and Fest 2024 in La Crosse Labor Day is more than just a holiday, it represents a celebration of the victories of workers in their fight for fair wages, decent working conditions, and recognition on the job. The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is pleased to announce the continuation of a 133-year tradition: the […]

La Crosse Labor Day 2023 – Thank the Few Who Served the Many

on September 5, 2023in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: afl-cio, America’s labor federation, America’s labor movement, benefits, Copeland Park, family friendly, family supporting jobs, history, Labor Day, labor day parade, Labor Day Parade and Festival, labor day parade marshal, Mike Davis Jr, Public Service, terry hicks, thank you, unions, volunteer, western wisconsin afl-cio

La Crosse Laborfest 2023 thanks the following volunteers. There would not have been a La Crosse Labor Day Parade & Fest without their dedication and help. While many Coulee area residents celebrated Labor Day with picnics, barbecues, family reunions, and by enjoying the festivities at Copeland Park this year, it was the dedicated few who […]

Remembering George H.W. Bush’s Commitment to Public Service – from AFLCIO

on December 11, 2018in WWAFLCIO Archived Newstags: 41, afl-cio, funeral, George H.W. Bush, president of the united states, Public Service

from the AFL-CIO Blog President George H.W. Bush was recently laid to rest at a state funeral with full honors befitting a former President of the United States. Remembrances were received from across the political spectrum, but one thing that all can agree on is that Bush lived a life that was devoted to public […]

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