WI AJR53

Designates May 5th as the annual anniversary of the Bay View labor strike and tragedy in Wisconsin

Commemorates the May 5, 1886 incident in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood where state militia, under orders from Governor Jeremiah Rusk, fired on unarmed workers marching peacefully for the eight-hour workday, killing seven people and wounding four

Recognizes the broader May 1886 labor movement in Milwaukee where workers in breweries, building trades, and other industries participated in strikes and demonstrations for humane work hours

Notes that approximately 50 workers were indicted for rioting and conspiracy after the incident, with three serving six to nine months in prison for exercising their right to assemble

Acknowledges Wisconsin's historical contributions to labor rights, including pioneering Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance laws in the early 20th century