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Republican Politicians Banned From Labor Day Parade In Wisconsin

First Posted: 8/29/11 08:34 AM ET Updated: 8/29/11 08:34 AM ET

 

 

Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.), one of the politicians banned from the Wasau Labor Day parade.     

WASHINGTON -- A group of Wisconsin union officials has voted to ban Republican politicians from a local Labor Day parade, underscoring how partisan the state has become in the wake of this year's clashes over collective bargaining rights. The Marathon County Central Labor Council, which sponsors the parade, includes some 30 local unions. Council President Randy Radtke said in a statement on the group's website that politicians are only welcome at the festivities if they have demonstrated support for workers' rights. "It should come as no surprise that organizers choose not to invite elected officials who have openly attacked worker's rights or stood idly by while their political party fought to strip public workers of their right to collectively bargain," Radtke said. "It is a time for working families to come together to celebrate their hard work and a time where we recognize the labor movement for all they have given us -- the weekend, the 40 hour work week, child labor protection, a safe work environment." Full Story:  http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/08/why-republicans-might-demand-hurricane-relief-be-paid-for-with-more-program-cuts.php?ref=fpb