Wednesday, 16 February 2011
This week, tens of thousands of Wisconsinites have spoken with one voice in denouncing any attempt to deny the rights of this state's nurses, teachers, child care providers and other trusted public service providers. There are signs that some politicians are starting to listen, but they still don't understand. We stand united for the rights and freedom of all Americans to collectively bargain for their piece of the American Dream. And while we repeat our offer to sit down the lawmakers to find a reasonable solution to our budget challenges, we stand united against any effort to deny workers this freedom -- whether it's for a day, a year or the rest of our lives. Until this so-called budget scheme restores the guarantee of rights to collectively bargain, the protests will continue.
To the tens of thousands of our neighbors who have marched with us these past few days, and the many more who have spoken out for freedom in other ways, know that your sacrifice is appreciated and working. Yesterday we were told that passing this bill was a foregone conclusion. Today, as 30,000 Americans gathered at the capital, the bill's fate is much less certain and some senators are seeking a compromise. Imagine what will happen if we keep up the pressure together.
Authority: Marty Beil, Executive Director
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Keep fighting brothers & sisters. Don't give up. I was proud to be with you Tuesday. Jim Dixon, AFSCME Local 2600, Springfield, Il
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