In 2025, the week surrounding International Workers’ Day on May 1st brought a plethora of rallies and protests aimed at the Trump Administration’s assault on immigrant and worker rights.  The Monday 8 O’Clock Buzz brings you the voices and sounds from rallies across the state.

On April 28, known as Worker’s Memorial Day, the South Central Federation of Labor held a commemoration event at Madison’s Labor Temple.  Monday Buzz host Brian Standing spoke with several of the attendees and presenters.

On May 1st, International Worker’s Day, Voces de la Frontera’s annual rally for immigrant and worker justice took on an enhanced urgency due to the Trump Administration’s anti-immigrant and anti-worker policies.  Thousands gathered on Mitchell Street before marching to Zeidler Union Square, Milwaukee’s oldest park, which is named for socialist mayor Frank Zeidler.  The event began with a prayer.

The day after the Milwaukee event, Voces de la Frontera sponsored a second march and rally, this time from Brittingham Park to the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison.  Brian Standing caught up with rally organizers and attendees.

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