Labor

Rough day for Ryan at Labor Day parade

September 12, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

Crystal clear video footage of Ryan shows a guy feeling the heat like never before.

It was a tough day again for Paul even with his family in tow.

But why did he think his presence, around those celebrating labor, would be tolerated by workers most affected by his corporate shilling? As for his kids, he could have marched ahead, instead of putting them between himself and angry constituents.

As long as Ryan continues to play the invisible man, the people in his district will only have their signs and shouts to get their message across.

Video here.

Quote, unquote

September 6, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

"Wisconsin is home to a world class workforce. Our outstanding workers are the  single most valuable and important asset we have when attempting to attract and  retain employers in Wisconsin." -- Scott Walker on Labor Day, as told to George Orwell.

So everyone can march on Labor Day in Wausau; will Republicans show up?

August 31, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

Much ado about nothing -- the refusal by Labor Day parade organizers in Wausau to allow Republican elected officials to march -- has resulted in a change, and now everyone can march, the Wausau Herald reports.

If they dare to show up.

Marathon County Labor Council President Randy Radtke said … “we don't want to have community groups and school bands affected. We didn't start this fight in Wisconsin, but were responding to anti-worker positions and policies supported by local Republican politicians, including those who have complained about not being invited. With the track records that Pam Galloway, Sean Duffy, Scott Walker, and Jerry Petrowski have all put together this year, they should be ashamed to even show their faces at a Labor Day parade." 

Rep. Duffy -- the guy whose exclusion started all the hubbub -- wisely said he plans to attend a Labor Day celebration in Merrill on Monday instead of the Wausau event.

UPDATE: Duffy now says he's coming after all.