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Workers Memorial Day: Hold the Line for Safe Jobs

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Union Families Congratulate Chris Taylor on Supreme Court Victory, Momentum Builds for Working Families in November

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Judge Chris Taylor Motivates Wisconsin Working Families During Supreme Court Debate

06 Apr, 2026

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the April 2, 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court debate between Judge Chris Taylor and Judge Maria Lazar: “Working people in Wisconsin are engaged and ready to vote in our April 7 spring elections. We know democracy

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Statement on Roundy’s Distribution Center Shooting in Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on the shooting at a Roundy’s distribution facility in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

17, Mar, 2021

The Pandemic Accelerated Job Automation and Black and Latino Workers Are Most Likely To Be Replaced

"When technology comes into a union worksite, we're able to negotiate to get a fair share of the increased productivity and make sure it's healthy and safe — it's called bargaining acquiescence. We bargain to get a fair share for workers.

17, Mar, 2021

State Budget Update: Badger Bounceback Live Sessions & JFC Hearing Schedule

It’s time to make our voices heard for a pro-worker Wisconsin State Budget.

12, Mar, 2021

AFL-CIO Signals Support to Nix Senate Filibuster

AFL-CIO on Thursday called for the Senate to abolish the filibuster if it prevents Democrats from moving forward with a pro-worker agenda. “For decades, working people have paid the price for corporate-first government,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.

11, Mar, 2021

House Takes Action for Working People with Passage of PRO Act, Senate Must #PassthePROAct to Restore Balance to Our Economy

(March 9, 2021, MILWAUKEE, WI) – Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as the House passes the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, one of labor’s top priorities to restore fairness to our economy and protect a worker’s right to

10, Mar, 2021

House Democrats Pass Bill That Would Protect Worker Organizing Efforts

"The PRO Act would protect and empower workers to exercise our freedom to organize a bargain," Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO, told NPR in a recent interview. "It's a game changer.

09, Mar, 2021