MILWAUKEE — Workers from 80 Milwaukee-area unions gathered to celebrate Labor Day with a parade and festival at the Summerfest grounds.
Pam Fendt, president of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, says Laborfest is all about celebrating Milwaukee workers and their families. The festival featured a parade, unionized musicians playing on a float, iron workers demonstrating their techniques, and a Milwaukee Public School performing a drum line.
"Our history of activism in Milwaukee goes back to the 1880s where we were part of the movement for the eight hour day," she said. "You know, there's, you're gonna see a lot of memes this weekend about, if you like, the three day weekend. Thank a union member. You know, we were always out there pushing for what workers deserve, and we're not done with that fight right?"
Watch: Milwaukee celebrates Labor Day with annual Laborfest
Laborfest wrapped up at the Summerfest grounds at 5 p.m.
For more information, visit the Laborfest website.
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