EVENT: Forward Juneau County Rally
DATE & TIME: Monday, 04/25/2011 @ 3:30pm - 6:30pm
LOCATION: Hatch Public Library, 111 West State St., Mauston, WI
CONTACT:
NOTES: Rally at Hatch Public Library in Mauston on April 25th at 3:30 p.m. Rep. Brooks is holding a listening session, let's make sure he hears how we feel about workers rights, the budget, and the direction we want to see Wisconsin move.
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
Letter-to-the-Editor by George Rawson
From: George Rawson [grawson@charter.net]
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 7:42 PM
To: swilliams@wseu-24.org
Subject: For Opinion Page request to print - Fond du lac Reporter - 04-23-2011
THE RAWSON COMPANY 2011
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But everyone is not entitled to their own facts.
Laugh often, long and loud... Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have friends who make you laugh, spend lots of time with them.
In response to Rep. Thiesfeldt’s article, anyone who would call the last 100 days successful has not paid attention, is hearing but not listening. There’s been 10,000 or more people protesting in the street, 8 politicians in recall, the integrity of the governor’s office called into question, the legality and integrity of a major state election questioned, attempts to pass legislation that have drained public service of its experience and education to the point where the governor is pleading with the employees not to go. The reversal of the uninsured motorist law will now have people paying the same money for less insurance coverage. A single developer now can build on and destroy wetlands. The new bill attempts to remove funding from recycling and Senior Care programs, both of which are recognized in the country for their excellence. Wisconsin was the birthplace of environmental protections. It appears that Wisconsin government has now taken aim at the middle class and the under-priviledged and has closed the door on those sectors with a bill requiring ID’s to vote.
If you are a mega-company, campaign contributor, millionaire, or owner of a large multi-million dollar company, then Wisconsin is open for business and having a party, throwing confetti, and laughing all the way to the bank.
According to experts, property taxes will go up, necessities will escalate in price, and all around me people are being laid off from their jobs.
Where are the promised jobs and at what wages?
Even a rat knows when to leave a sinking ship.
I love Wisconsin and I am staying. I vow to fight and I am the middle class.
--- George F. Rawson
AFSCME Council 24 Retiree
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 7:42 PM
To: swilliams@wseu-24.org
Subject: For Opinion Page request to print - Fond du lac Reporter - 04-23-2011
THE RAWSON COMPANY 2011
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But everyone is not entitled to their own facts.
Laugh often, long and loud... Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have friends who make you laugh, spend lots of time with them.
In response to Rep. Thiesfeldt’s article, anyone who would call the last 100 days successful has not paid attention, is hearing but not listening. There’s been 10,000 or more people protesting in the street, 8 politicians in recall, the integrity of the governor’s office called into question, the legality and integrity of a major state election questioned, attempts to pass legislation that have drained public service of its experience and education to the point where the governor is pleading with the employees not to go. The reversal of the uninsured motorist law will now have people paying the same money for less insurance coverage. A single developer now can build on and destroy wetlands. The new bill attempts to remove funding from recycling and Senior Care programs, both of which are recognized in the country for their excellence. Wisconsin was the birthplace of environmental protections. It appears that Wisconsin government has now taken aim at the middle class and the under-priviledged and has closed the door on those sectors with a bill requiring ID’s to vote.
If you are a mega-company, campaign contributor, millionaire, or owner of a large multi-million dollar company, then Wisconsin is open for business and having a party, throwing confetti, and laughing all the way to the bank.
According to experts, property taxes will go up, necessities will escalate in price, and all around me people are being laid off from their jobs.
Where are the promised jobs and at what wages?
Even a rat knows when to leave a sinking ship.
I love Wisconsin and I am staying. I vow to fight and I am the middle class.
--- George F. Rawson
AFSCME Council 24 Retiree
Friday, April 22, 2011
Organizers Claim Enough Signatures to Recall Senator Hansen - WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News
SEPAC urges all union members within Senate District 30 to contact Senator Dave Hansen and offer any and all support you can to ensure that labor's strong supporter and friend, is not recalled.
Checkout Sen. Dave Hansen's website >>>
Learn more about Sen. Dave Hansen at the SEPAC website >>>
Organizers Claim Enough Signatures to Recall Senator Hansen - WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News
Checkout Sen. Dave Hansen's website >>>
Learn more about Sen. Dave Hansen at the SEPAC website >>>
Organizers Claim Enough Signatures to Recall Senator Hansen - WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News
Clark will challenge Olsen in recall
SEPAC supports Rep. Fred Clark. Learn more about Rep. Fred Clark at the SEPAC website >>>
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Despite recall signatures, Wirch says supporters 'energized'
Union members all across the 22nd Senate District are urged to contact State Senator Bob Wirch to learn how you can help protect a strong supporter of labor that Sen. Bob Wirch always has been and will remain to be.
Senator Bob Wirch Website: http://bobwirch.com/
Learn more about Senator Bob Wirch at the SEPAC Website: http://wseu-sepac.capwiz.com/bio/id/9160
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Senator Bob Wirch Website: http://bobwirch.com/
Learn more about Senator Bob Wirch at the SEPAC Website: http://wseu-sepac.capwiz.com/bio/id/9160
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Wisconsin Capitol security high despite end of protests - WKBT News 8 - La Crosse, WI
The Wisconsin State Employees Union is the plaintiff of record for the pending lawsuit to open the State Capitol to the people of Wisconsin. However, it appears that the Governor and the Wisconsin Majority "fear" the Wisconsin citizen and continue with tight security.
Wisconsin Capitol security high despite end of protests - WKBT News 8 - La Crosse, WI
Wisconsin Capitol security high despite end of protests - WKBT News 8 - La Crosse, WI
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Anti-Collective Bargaining Law Update
The budget repair bill that stripped collective bargaining from public employees remains tied up in court proceedings in Dane County. Judge Maryann Sumi is holding firm on her May 23rd filing deadline for all legal briefs.
The anti-collective bargaining bill is facing a challenge of a violation of Wisconsin's open meetings law.
Judge Maryann Sumi has suggested on more than one accassion to the defendants (Wisconsin Legislature Majority) that the matter would be a mute point if they would simply bring the legislative bill back before the legislature and take it through the process once again ensuring compliance with all notices and public meetings, but the Legislature Majority refuses saying they have already passed the bill once, legally.
The anti-collective bargaining bill is facing a challenge of a violation of Wisconsin's open meetings law.
Judge Maryann Sumi has suggested on more than one accassion to the defendants (Wisconsin Legislature Majority) that the matter would be a mute point if they would simply bring the legislative bill back before the legislature and take it through the process once again ensuring compliance with all notices and public meetings, but the Legislature Majority refuses saying they have already passed the bill once, legally.
Sen. Alberta Darling faces recall, but states she will vote YES for the stripping of collective bargaining from public employees
Sen. Alberta Darling (R-8) stated in an interview with WisPolitics today that if the budget repair bill measure that called for the stripping of collective bargaining rights from public employees were brought back for a vote, she would vote YES to the stripping of collective bargaining rights, again.
She further stated that the present bill is tied up in the courts and depending upon how long the Wisconsin Supreme Court recount will take will determine how long before the court matter is cleared up. She was implying that Justice David Prosser would most certainly rule in favor of Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature Majority.
She further stated that the present bill is tied up in the courts and depending upon how long the Wisconsin Supreme Court recount will take will determine how long before the court matter is cleared up. She was implying that Justice David Prosser would most certainly rule in favor of Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature Majority.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
WSEU Responds To Call for Recount
WISCONSIN STATE EMPLOYEES UNION, AFSCME COUNCIL 24
April 20, 2011
Contact: Marty Beil
608-836-0024
Kloppenburg Right to Make Sure That Every Vote Counts
A recount in the Supreme Court race is entirely appropriate given the record-breaking turnout, questionable vote reporting in Waukesha County and the razor-thin margin in the race, said Marty Beil, executive director of the Wisconsin State Employees Union, AFSCME Council 24.
"The citizens of Wisconsin deserve to have their confidence restored in elections after the result was reversed based on botched numbers from a clerk who used to work for one of the candidates," Beil said.
"The turnout in this race was far beyond the norm, and this appears to have stretched the system.
Mistakes can happen. And in a race this close, every voter deserves to know that his or her vote was counted," Beil said. Wisconsin law clearly anticipates such questions and provides for a recount in races that are this close.
"Too many questions hang over this election, and we appreciate JoAnne Kloppenburg's diligence in standing up for the integrity of our elections," Beil said.
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April 20, 2011
Contact: Marty Beil
608-836-0024
Kloppenburg Right to Make Sure That Every Vote Counts
A recount in the Supreme Court race is entirely appropriate given the record-breaking turnout, questionable vote reporting in Waukesha County and the razor-thin margin in the race, said Marty Beil, executive director of the Wisconsin State Employees Union, AFSCME Council 24.
"The citizens of Wisconsin deserve to have their confidence restored in elections after the result was reversed based on botched numbers from a clerk who used to work for one of the candidates," Beil said.
"The turnout in this race was far beyond the norm, and this appears to have stretched the system.
Mistakes can happen. And in a race this close, every voter deserves to know that his or her vote was counted," Beil said. Wisconsin law clearly anticipates such questions and provides for a recount in races that are this close.
"Too many questions hang over this election, and we appreciate JoAnne Kloppenburg's diligence in standing up for the integrity of our elections," Beil said.
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Joanne Kloppenburg Requests Recount
We have just received word that Joanne Kloppenburg has requested a recount.
GAB says the recount will begin next week.
Sent from Steven Williams BlackBerry smartphone
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
WisPolitics.com: WisPolitics: Prosser says recount in Supreme Court race would be 'frivolous'
Frivolous or not, the decision for a recount rests with Joanne Kloppenburg, not Justice David Prosser.
WisPolitics.com: WisPolitics: Prosser says recount in Supreme Court race would be 'frivolous'
WisPolitics.com: WisPolitics: Prosser says recount in Supreme Court race would be 'frivolous'
Recount in WSC Race Still Under Consideration
Joanne Kloppenburg has until 5:00pm on Wednesday, 04/20/2011 to decide if she will call for a recount.
Joanne Kloppenburg's campaign manager has stated; "We haven’t made a decision on whether to request a recount and are carefully weighing the options," Mulliken said yesterday. "State law clearly contemplates a recount if the margin in an election is within .5 percent and this race falls within that."
Joanne Kloppenburg's campaign manager has stated; "We haven’t made a decision on whether to request a recount and are carefully weighing the options," Mulliken said yesterday. "State law clearly contemplates a recount if the margin in an election is within .5 percent and this race falls within that."
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