June 30, 2026 International AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement in response to today’s (6/30/2026) Supreme Court decision affirming birthright citizenship: Today (6/30/2026), the Supreme Court upheld one of the fundamental promises of our Constitution: that every child born in the United States is a citizen of the United States. This decision rejects […]
La Crosse’s 14th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day – June 6, 2026
The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is excited to host La Crosse’s 14th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day – June 6, 2026. The event will be held on Saturday June 6, 2026 at Chad Erickson Memorial Park in La Crosse. The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is teaming up with Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Boots on the Ground conservation […]
Louisiana V Callais Explained
On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court executed a devastating blow to the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and an outright attack on the fundamental freedoms of working people. The decision strips Black and Latino voters in Louisiana of having a fair say in their elected representatives and will be used to further hollow out Americans’ […]
35th Annual “Death on the Job, The Toll of Neglect” Report Highlights (2026)
On Workers Memorial Day 2026 and beyond, we highlight some key points from the 35th annual AFL-CIO “Death on the Job” report, a comprehensive analysis of safety and health protections for America’s workers. This report features national and state information on workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses, as well as workplace safety inspections, penalties, funding, staffing […]
Workers and community members commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day by promising to keep the fight for safe workplaces alive
Workers and community members commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day by promising to keep the fight for safe workplaces alive. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5:30 pm, families and loved ones of workers across western Wisconsin will gather at Green Island Park in La Crosse to remember those who have lost their lives on the job […]
WI AFL-CIO President Memorializes Legendary WWAFLCIO great Terry L Hicks
From the desk of Stephanie Bloomingdale, President, Wisconsin AFL-CIO Mourning the Passing of Brother Terry Hicks The death of Terry Hicks is a loss for all who believe in workers’ rights. Out labor movement has lost a tireless champion with his passing. On behalf of the union men and women of the […]
The Future Is Nuclear: Booming Demand and New Tech to Power IBEW Jobs for Decades
After decades of decline, nuclear power is on the verge of a revival in North America. In the 1960s and ’70s, the U.S. opened an average of three nuclear power plants a year. In 1974 alone, 12 nuclear power plants with 21 reactors […]
The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorses 1/23 Day of Truth & Freedom
Press Release – Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO Primary Contact: Mike Davis Jr, President, 608-799-1313 Secondary Contact: Melanie Cary, Executive Board, 309-645-4975 The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorses 1/23 Day of Truth & Freedom January 22, 2026 La Crosse, WI — At the monthly meeting of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) held on Wednesday evening January […]
Couleecap Transfers Business Development to CAP Services to Expand Program Opportunities
On Wednesday January 21, 2026, a local news outlet reported that Couleecap would now be run by another organization, CAP Services. This was an inaccurate report. Couleecap has been serving the community for 60 years and will continue to provide housing, food, energy, transportation, education, and other programs designed to promote economic mobility and community […]
International Labor Movement Condemns Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA) expressed their absolute and unequivocal rejection of the military operation carried out by the U.S. government on the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. “These acts in no way defend democracy; they are clear acts of aggression as part […]
