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Heroes on the Frontlines of COVID-19

This has been a month like no other in modern American history. We are in a war against an invisible virus that has required most people to stay home to fight it.

20, Apr, 2020

Resources for Workers Affected by COVID-19

Below is a list of links for workers in need that may be of help. While certainly not exhaustive, these links may provide some necessary information. The

Filing for Unemployment Insurance

15, Apr, 2020

Republicans Insert CNA Training Hour Reduction Into COVID-19 Relief Package

Bald-faced Hutzpah of Republicans to insert CNA Training Hour Reduction Into COVID-19 Relief Package

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale made the following statement as the Wisconsin Legislature takes up the COVID-19 relief bill:

14, Apr, 2020

Protective Equipment, Sanitized Workplace is Every Worker’s Right

Working people are being infected at work and dying from COVID-19 in every sector. Each time we turn on the news, we hear an account of a working person contracting COVID-19 on the job, getting sick, and tragically, sometimes dying.

14, Apr, 2020

Pass a Meaningful, Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Bill

After weeks of Republicans refusing to meet, Wisconsin legislators are finally meeting Tuesday, April 14, to debate and pass a comprehensive coronavirus response bill. The federal government is providing financial assistance to states to deal with the impact of the coronavirus.

14, Apr, 2020

WORKING FAMILIES PROPEL JUDGE JILL KAROFSKY TO WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT

Congratulations to Justice Jill Karofsky who was been elected by the people of Wisconsin to a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The officers of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO released the following Election Night statement.

14, Apr, 2020