The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 53 commemorates the Bay View labor strike and tragedy, a significant event in Wisconsin's labor history that occurred on May 5, 1886. The resolution highlights the struggles of workers in the late 1800s who fought for basic rights, including the eight-hour workday, amidst harsh working conditions. It recounts the peaceful demonstrations and strikes that took place in Milwaukee, culminating in a tragic confrontation where state militia fired upon unarmed workers, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The resolution emphasizes the importance of remembering these events as a testament to the sacrifices made by laborers for improved working conditions.

In recognition of this pivotal moment in labor history, the resolution calls for May 5th to be officially observed each year in Wisconsin as the anniversary of the Bay View labor strike and tragedy. It serves to honor the legacy of those who fought for workers' rights and to remind current and future generations of the ongoing importance of labor rights and safety in the workplace.