Friday, January 14, 2011

AFSCME Lobby Day Scheduled

Join your AFSCME sisters and brothers as we flock to the State Capitol on Lobby Day to tell policy makers -- face-to-face -- about issues that matter most.

As in past years, AFSCME will charter buses from all corners of the state to deliver members to Madison. Events begin with a gathering in the Madison Masonic Temple, just a few blocks from the Capitol. There, members hear briefings from top Capitol insiders, union leaders and AFSCME’s own lobbyists. We then head up to the Capitol for pre-scheduled meetings with legislators and staff members.

Last year, nearly 500 AFSCME members converged on Madison. We came to support maintaining the kind of quality public services that Wisconsin is known for and that are needed more than ever in tough times. This year, a new governor and new legislative majorities have us facing a tidal wave of anti-worker and pro-privatization proposals.

AFSCME Lobby Day is your chance to stand against the tide and talk about the work you do and the challenges you face. It's a chance to replace rhetoric with reality. Mark your calendar now and watch this website for updates. You also can learn more from your Take Back America organizer, by calling your Council or the Area Office at 608-836-6666.

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