Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Republicans Banned from Labor Day Parade

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States.

It has no affiliation with any political party.

According to the United States Department of Labor:

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Labor Day isn't SEIU Day or AFSCME Day or Democrats Only Day.

The achievements of American workers are celebrated on Labor Day, not just the achievements of Democrats and union members.

Unfortunately, the politicization of the holiday is destroying it.

Labor Day festivities in Wausau are being hijacked by union/Democrat bullies.

Republicans are actually banned from participating in the parade.

From WSAU:

Wausau’s mayor is weighing in on the Labor Day parade controversey. The organizers of the event – The Marathon County Labor Council – have said Republicans are not welcome because of anti-union legislation that was passed at the state house earlier this year.

There’s been debate over whether the parade is a public or private event. Mayor Jim Tipple met with the city attorney to discuss the issue Monday morning.

On Monday afternoon the Mayor issued a news release suggesting the city is a co-sponsor of the event. Tipple said, “The city is a co-sponsor of the event because we provided the payment for the insurance premium and we agreed to erect a stage and provide police services at no-cost.”

The statement says the Marathon County Labor Council should allow all groups to march in the parade, or reimburse the city for its costs. He says barring certain groups or political parties is against public policy, and is not in the public interest.

Randy Radtke, Marathon County Central Labor Council President, only cares about politics and his agenda, not what's in the public interest.
"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 comes as no surprise that Radtke would take such a divisive stand.

Self-interest is his primary concern.

Sad, but not surprising.


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1 comment:

Harvey Finkelstein said...

It's definitely picking up steam. Next year is going to be interesting.

Divide and conquer, it's simple concept, really.