WAUSAU, WI (WTAQ) - Republican lawmakers have been told they aren't welcome at the Labor Day parade in Wausau.

The Marathon County Central Labor Council is sponsor for the parade held September 5th.

A spokesman says the group of about 30 labor unions chooses not to invite elected officials it feels have, "openly attacked workers' rights."

A spokesman for Republican Representative Sean Duffy says the congressman had hoped political differences could have been set aside for what is billed as a family-friendly event.