Wisconsin State AFL-CIO

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Election Day Is Tuesday. Vote.

This Tuesday, Nov. 6, is Election Day. Make your voice heard and vote for the candidates who advocate for working people.

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What to Do if You're Turned Away at the Polls

Last week, reports came out that because of Georgia's "exact match" law, 53,000 residents of the state who registe

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Tefere Gebre’s American journey: From refugee camp to labor leader

Gebre was still a boy when he was forced to flee Ethiopia, a country that suffered political turmoil and famine during the 1980s.

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Trump’s Power to Fire Federal Workers Curtailed by Judge

A federal district judge in Washington struck down most of the key provisions of three executive orders that

Recent News

Statement on the Passing of President Emeritus Phil Neuenfeldt

WI AFL-CIO on Monday, November 5 - 3:09pm

The Wisconsin State AFL-CIO announced today that former President Phil Neuenfeldt, a stalwart of Wisconsin’s labor movement, died yesterday in his home. He retired as president in September at the organization’s biennial convention.

“Phil Neuenfeldt embodied the vision and values of organized labor, and he will be tremendously missed,” said Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. “It was a tremendous honor for me to serve with and to call him a friend."

Labor 2018 Volunteer Opportunities

WI AFL-CIO on Thursday, October 4 - 5:38pm

**Click here for GOTV volunteer times and locations **

Convention News and Updates

WI AFL-CIO on Wednesday, September 26 - 11:29am

For updates and news from the 30th biennial convention of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO visit: https://togetherwisconsin.org/

2018 CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS

WI AFL-CIO on Friday, August 3 - 6:17pm

The Wisconsin State AFL-CIO is proud to endorse the following candidates. Endorsements are based on who will best fight for and uphold the values of working people in Wisconsin.

Head to the polls on November 6, 2018 for the general election.

Governor

Tony Evers

Lieutenant Governor

Mandela Barnes

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AFL-CIO Blog

We Did It! The Working People Weekly List — Nov 9
Fighting for Those Who Serve — Nov 9
In the States: Working People Across the Country Respond to Midterm Elections — Nov 8
New Jersey Labor Movement Leads Charge to Take Back House in the Midterm Elections — Nov 8
A Driving Force in This Election — Nov 7

Take Action

Stand with Marriott Workers

Thousands of hardworking Marriott workers are on strike because many of its full-time employees aren't able to earn enough to make ends meet. They're taking on one of the world’s most profitable and powerful companies. Stand with them.

Strengthen Medicare and Medicaid

Tell Congress to repeal the tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations instead of cutting the vital programs that benefit nearly one-third of the U.S. population.

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