AFSCME CO Marches in Louisville Labor Day Parade
This week, AFSCME Colorado joined friends and allies from other unions and community organizations to celebrate Labor Day at the Louisville Labor Day parade.
Here in Colorado, the labor movement’s legacy runs deep. In the early 20th century, Colorado was home to some of the nation’s most defining labor struggles. Coal miners in southern Colorado organized against dangerous conditions and starvation wages, culminating in the Ludlow Massacre of 1914—a tragic but pivotal moment that fueled nationwide reforms and helped strengthen the demand for workers’ rights.
The Louisville Labor Day parade is itself a historic tradition in Colorado labor history. This weekend's was the 89th annual parade celebrating workers, past and present.
Today, that legacy continues. Across the state, AFSCME Colorado members are keeping the spirit of the labor movement alive by organizing, bargaining, and standing together to make sure every worker has a voice and a fair wage.
Whether you marched or just watched, it was a great day celebrating and remembering the rich labor history of our state.