Bernice Cohanski has watched the Labor Day parade in Menasha for nearly 8 decades.
"It's gotten bigger and people are coming out more," said Cohanski.
It's a sight she says she loves to see because of what Labor Day means.
"You know all the workers in this area are good hard working people and it honors them that they supported this area," said Cohanski.
Trades of all backgrounds were represented, mostly by unions in the parade.
Further north, in Green Bay workers were honored with a picnic.
This year marks the sixteenth year for the annual AFL-CIO picnic at Bay Beach. Turnout is expected to be between 400 and 600 people.
"Through their (workers) efforts they've kept us economically as the greatest country in the world," said Greater Green Bay Labor Council president, Tony Vanderbloemen.
Many of the people in attendance either were Veterans, union workers, or both. They discussed what they say are some of the major accomplishments the labor movement has brought forth throughout the years.
"We have 40 hour workweeks, we have weekends, if you want to go over 40 hours they're going to pay you more usually," said Local 18 sheet metal union steward, Daniel Kyles.
Union leaders also discussed hurdles they say they still need to overcome.
"We'll be working with our allies, progressive allies, to protect pensions, to form healthcare, single-payer healthcare for all and of course strong public education," said Vanderbloemen.
For Labor Day however, the focus is on the celebration and honoring everyone who goes to work, earns a paycheck and contributes to this country's economy.
