SEPAC urges ALL public employees, family members, friends and neighbors to try to attend one hearing that is most convenient to them. We recommend getting to the hearing early and plan on a long day. It is your one chance to testify in front of the committee, even though we expect the GOP leadership to limit the testimony so as not to create a "tough day" for themselves.
We also suspect that the GOP controlled JFC will not be receptive to testimony that is opposed to any part or the entire budget. As with the anti-collective bargaining bill, they intend to limit the testimony and will most likely continue their demonstration of "no interest" in negative testimony. Therefore, one of the most compelling ways to get people to listen to you is to tell your story, from the heart, of how the Walker budget proposal will "directly" impact your family. We also suggest that if possible, reduce your testimony to writing and bring 18 copies to distribute to the committee. 16 copies for the JFC members, 1 for the committee clerk and 1 for yourself to use in delivering your testimony. You may also wish to bring even a couple more copies to provide to any media sources that may wish to interview you at the conclusion of your testimony. Be sure to include your complete name, mailing address, phone number and an email address on your written testimony.
SEPAC also urges everyone to still continue to keep contacting your own state Representative and Senator to let them know what your priorities are in the state budget.
April 7: Stevens Point (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point
Lee S. Dreyfus University Center
Melvin R. Laird Room (Room 230)
1015 Reserve St.
Stevens Point,WI 54481
April 8: Minong (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Northwood School
Richard's Auditorium
N14463 Highway 63
Minong, WI 54859
April 11: Milwaukee (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Wisconsin State Fair Park
Expo Center, Hall A
8200 W. Greenfield Ave.
West Allis,WI 53214
April 13: Arcadia (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Arcadia High School
Auditorium
756 Raider Dr.
Arcadia,WI 54612
Download the AFSCME Budget Reviews >>>
AFSCME Budget Review - Part 01
AFSCME Budget Review - Part 02
AFSCME Budget Review - Part 03
For more information contact AFSCME lobbyists John Grabel at 608-279-9093 or Susan McMurray at 608-279-9697.
Authority: Marty Beil, Executive Director
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
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Steven Williams, PEL Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
(608) 836-0024 Central Office | (608) 487-2424 Cellular
swilliams@wseu-24.org
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