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 […]
IBEW Statement Opposing Trump’s Attacks on Wind and Other Renewal Energy Projects
IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper issued the following statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to pause leases for five major offshore wind projects employing IBEW members: “This administration’s decision to pause offshore wind leases is a direct attack on American workers, U.S. energy security and affordability, and our nation’s economic future. Offshore wind projects […]
Get to Know National AFL-CIO’s Affiliates: International Union of Police Associations
Name of Union: International Union of Police Associations Mission: The International Union of Police Associations is the only union chartered exclusively for law enforcement and law enforcement support personnel. While IUPA’s officers, active and retired law enforcement officers, fight to improve the lives of their brothers and sisters in law enforcement, IUPA works to improve […]
Senator Baldwin Calls on Trump Admin to Not Abandon American Workers and Companies in Highway Construction
Senator Baldwin Calls on Trump Admin to Not Abandon American Workers and Companies in Highway Construction Baldwin presses Transportation Secretary Duffy to enforce law that closes loophole allowing infrastructure projects to skirt Buy America rules WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Trump Administration to enforce Buy America laws for highway […]
Get to Know Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO’s Affiliates: Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM)
Name of Union: Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union. Mission: The primary goal of the BCTGM has not changed in more than 130 years—to bring economic justice in the workplace to all workers in our jurisdiction and social justice to workers throughout the United States and Canada. Current Leadership of Union: Anthony Shelton has […]
Get to Know Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO’s Affiliates: Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Name of Union: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Mission: IBEW members are on the front lines powering the future of North America’s electrified economy, embracing craftsmanship and enabling new technologies to reach homes, businesses and industries every day. Current Leadership of Union: Kenneth W. Cooper was appointed IBEW international president in 2023. He began his […]
