Reprint from the November 2011 UWHC AFSCME Local 1942 Newsletter:
Donna Katen-Bahensky was proud to have Scott Walker in her building, showing the support our senior administration has for Mr. Walker. He was invited into UWHC to discuss a program that has been in place since the ‘90s. Project SEARCH is an amazing program for developmentally disabled students but was not created by the governor, and the grants announced were awarded by the federal government to the state.
So why was he secretly here? You would have to ask our CEO that. For those who have worked here a long time, we have not had a governor come for a public relations stop in recent years, if ever.
Here are the facts: Scott Walker was secretly escorted in the building under security October 20, 2011 via the loading dock. No formal announcement was made to employees that the governor was going to be having a press conference hosted by our CEO, until the day AFTER the press conference. Employees were warned that if they were in the area where the governor was going to be, they would be forcibly removed if “caught”.
The press conference was held next to the Mendota Market, where Donna Katen-Bahensky introduced Mr. Walker by saying, "I am honored to have you all here, but more importantly, to have our governor here with us today.” She appeared proud to have him next to her in her hospital.
We know a lot of people are very angry and upset that he was here after attacking our union by stripping it away, unlike any other union in the state. We want to say to all our members, thank you for what you do for the patients and family members who enter our organization.
A clear message has been sent that UW Health has no problem supporting Scott Walker and his policies. If you are one of those members who are disgusted, get active and stay informed.
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