Saturday, August 6, 2011
Attention AFSCME Council 24 Local Union's
If your local union has a logo image please post it on our Facebook page or send it as an attachment to Steven Williams at swilliams@wseu-24.org. We would like to share your logo with other local unions and we also need the logo's to use on the webpage that we are building that will contain information about each local union at the Council 24 website. Thank you.
Story - Strong Union Message in State AFL-CIO Mail
Not that a "STRONG" message needs to be said to Union voters, but on Tuesday, August 9th, ALL Union Voters in the six republican recall districts will undoubtedly do their part and VOTE. VOTE FOR CHANGE in the Wisconsin State Senate. Flip the state senate to democratic control and Scott Walker's Agenda will be stopped or at the very least, greatly disrupted.
Story - Strong Union Message in State AFL-CIO Mail
Story - Strong Union Message in State AFL-CIO Mail
Story - Alberta Darling`s Illegal Coverup
If it involves a Wisconsin Republican, it is always most likely a "coverup". In this case, it is being said that Senator Darling is now engaged in a "felony" coverup. Are there any "truthful" or "honest" Wisconsin Republicans anymore?
Story - Alberta Darling`s Illegal Coverup
Story - Alberta Darling`s Illegal Coverup
Friday, August 5, 2011
Beware of unofficial absentee ballot applications
Beware of unofficial absentee ballot applications
Thanks once again to the Republicans and their special interest groups.
Thanks once again to the Republicans and their special interest groups.
WisPolitics.com: 2011 WISCONSIN SENATE RECALLS
At the Wisconsin State Fair, Scott Walker stated he was confident that voters would make the right decisions once they are given the facts. If it is the Walker Administration giving the facts then the question would be, "WHERE IS THE TRUTH?" The TRUTH lies within CHANGE!
WisPolitics.com: 2011 WISCONSIN SENATE RECALLS
WisPolitics.com: 2011 WISCONSIN SENATE RECALLS
Colbert Report: Wisconsin's Senator Recall Election
This video of the Steven Colbert Report is amuzing, but sadly based on the true facts of how Republicans and their money machines are doing all sorts of FALSE actions to ensure that Democratic voters fail to vote properly or even on the correct day.
Watch for yourself:
Watch for yourself:
Senator says Walker 'decoyed' him into missing chance to offer amendment - JSOnline
This news story will certainly raise your anger level. For all of the Wisconsinites who have fallen victim to the tactics of Scott Walker, this news story gives you a vision through the eyes of one of their own, a Republican Senator, who apparently saw the stripping of collective bargaining from public employees as UNFAIR and NOT RIGHT.
To the best of SEPAC's knowledge, Senator Dale Schultz made no attempt or conspired with any labor leaders to throw himself into the world of WALKER THREATS and shunning by some of his party's colleagues, but rather he chose to STAND UP and say to his caucus, THIS IS NOT THE CORRECT THING TO DO.
The writer of the news story writes that Walker and Huebsch said basically nothing, but stated they chose to "LISTEN". Since when does SCOTT WALKER be present in a room to have a conversation and NOT SAY ANYTHING? SEPAC would wager, NEVER! People who strive for and seize POWER CANNOT and DO NOT sit back and relinquish control of the conversation.
SEPAC has to agree with Senator Dale Schultz's thought, that the meeting was called for and was away from the hustle and bustle of the ongoing legislative activity so to interfere with Senator Schultz's ongoing dialogue with some of his caucus members and to advance the legislative action on the anti-collective bargaining bill beyond the "amendable" stage before Senator Schultz could submit his amendment. WALKER and HUEBSCH in SEPAC's opinion clearly created an environment that Senator Schultz seized on, to discuss his amendment with two of the MOST POWERFUL brokers in the present Wisconsin State Government only to discover they created a FALSE environment of possibility for Senator Schultz.
As the people of Wisconsin have been saying over and over, SHAME!
Senator says Walker 'decoyed' him into missing chance to offer amendment - JSOnline
To the best of SEPAC's knowledge, Senator Dale Schultz made no attempt or conspired with any labor leaders to throw himself into the world of WALKER THREATS and shunning by some of his party's colleagues, but rather he chose to STAND UP and say to his caucus, THIS IS NOT THE CORRECT THING TO DO.
The writer of the news story writes that Walker and Huebsch said basically nothing, but stated they chose to "LISTEN". Since when does SCOTT WALKER be present in a room to have a conversation and NOT SAY ANYTHING? SEPAC would wager, NEVER! People who strive for and seize POWER CANNOT and DO NOT sit back and relinquish control of the conversation.
SEPAC has to agree with Senator Dale Schultz's thought, that the meeting was called for and was away from the hustle and bustle of the ongoing legislative activity so to interfere with Senator Schultz's ongoing dialogue with some of his caucus members and to advance the legislative action on the anti-collective bargaining bill beyond the "amendable" stage before Senator Schultz could submit his amendment. WALKER and HUEBSCH in SEPAC's opinion clearly created an environment that Senator Schultz seized on, to discuss his amendment with two of the MOST POWERFUL brokers in the present Wisconsin State Government only to discover they created a FALSE environment of possibility for Senator Schultz.
As the people of Wisconsin have been saying over and over, SHAME!
Senator says Walker 'decoyed' him into missing chance to offer amendment - JSOnline
WisPolitics.com: Rep. Seidel: Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance contradicts Republican claims on taxes and spending
So the watchdog group, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance discovers a great deal of "Fuzzy Republican" math in the 2011-2013 biennial state budget. No surprise to many of Wisconsinites.
WisPolitics.com: Rep. Seidel: Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance contradicts Republican claims on taxes and spending
WisPolitics.com: Rep. Seidel: Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance contradicts Republican claims on taxes and spending
WisPolitics.com: WisDems: What is she hiding?: New details emerge in Alberta Darling coverup
Amazing, Scott Walker's Queen appears to be in some very serious trouble. Are voters in the 8th Senate District going to keep onto a potential FELON?
WisPolitics.com: WisDems: What is she hiding?: New details emerge in Alberta Darling coverup
WisPolitics.com: WisDems: What is she hiding?: New details emerge in Alberta Darling coverup
Capitol balloon popper charged with disorderly conduct while armed
This investigation is a bit smelly. Just from the details provided in the news story it appears that charges of assault and impersonating a police officer have been dismissed.
This state manager also states he "snapped". This would seem to me that the level to which he "snapped" should be of grave concern to his superiors and should cause serious concern on their part as to whether they can provide for a "safe" work environment for employees and visitors if they return this state manager back to his duties.
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Capitol balloon popper charged with disorderly conduct while armed
This state manager also states he "snapped". This would seem to me that the level to which he "snapped" should be of grave concern to his superiors and should cause serious concern on their part as to whether they can provide for a "safe" work environment for employees and visitors if they return this state manager back to his duties.
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Capitol balloon popper charged with disorderly conduct while armed
Walker confident as recall votes approach
Voters in the senate recall districts are confident as well, that is that Scott Walker's agenda will take a serious hit by poll closing times.
Walker confident as recall votes approach
Walker confident as recall votes approach
Thursday, August 4, 2011
State declines to request or back $9 million in health grants - JSOnline
"GRANTS", not loans, no need to payback, "GRANTS" and the State of Wisconsin continues to show the attitude, "NO THANKS", we will get that money from the backs of our middle and lower income working families, if we want it at all. The Walker Administration continues with the attitude, our supporters DO NOT use these medical clinics so what DO WE CARE!
State declines to request or back $9 million in health grants - JSOnline
State declines to request or back $9 million in health grants - JSOnline
State budget law hurts Delafield - Lake Country Reporter
Another Wisconsin city that Scott Walker "forgot" to provide his "tools". First it is Milwaukee and now the little city of Delafield.
State budget law hurts Delafield - Lake Country Reporter
State budget law hurts Delafield - Lake Country Reporter
Bargaining may impact benefits of police chiefs | Fond du Lac Reporter | fdlreporter.com
Collective bargaining makes for a "fair" work environment, ALL workers should have collective bargaining. It protects employees and employers and provides written rules for economic strength and fairness. We are glad that some public employees continue to have collective bargaining, but ALL should have collective bargaining for a stronger Wisconsin economy.
Bargaining may impact benefits of police chiefs Fond du Lac Reporter fdlreporter.com
Bargaining may impact benefits of police chiefs Fond du Lac Reporter fdlreporter.com
Koch Joins Wellpoint to Help Fight Wisconsin Recalls in Battle With Labor - Bloomberg
Here is yet another peice of information for you, if you already did not know, Wellpoint is a pharmacy benefits manager for many of the state employee health insurances. As Wellpoint decides how much you will pay for your medication or whether or not "THEY" think you should have the medication even though a licensed and practicing medical professional may have prescribed the medication, it is most likely based on their needs for "political" contributions.
It is just wrong that in the United States of America we develop and maintain a system that "PROFITS" from people's illnesses and injuries.
Koch Joins Wellpoint to Help Fight Wisconsin Recalls in Battle With Labor - Bloomberg
It is just wrong that in the United States of America we develop and maintain a system that "PROFITS" from people's illnesses and injuries.
Koch Joins Wellpoint to Help Fight Wisconsin Recalls in Battle With Labor - Bloomberg
Tea Party groups see Medicare overhaul chance | Reuters
We need to protect our parents, in some cases and more than likely our grand parents from these selfish Tea Baggers who wish to take away Medicare and even Social Security entitlement programs. Maybe if the Tea Baggers would work with Democrats in raising the cap on social security income then everyone would be paying their fair share rather than bulk of the cost being passed down to middle and lower income working families.
It will not be fun, but for many of us we should attend town hall meetings that may be held in our community and communicate that we want Medicare and Social Security left alone or if they are to be adjusted, then adjust the cap on income that we are taxed on.
Tea Party groups see Medicare overhaul chance Reuters
It will not be fun, but for many of us we should attend town hall meetings that may be held in our community and communicate that we want Medicare and Social Security left alone or if they are to be adjusted, then adjust the cap on income that we are taxed on.
Tea Party groups see Medicare overhaul chance Reuters
Rep. Honadel Introduces Legislation to Protect Correctional Officers
Assembly Bill 212
An Act to repeal 941.375 (2) (b) of the statutes; relating to: throwing or expelling a bodily substance at a public safety worker and providing a penalty.
Status: A-Criminal Justice and Corrections
Important Actions (newest first)
8/2/2011 A.Representative Jacque added as a coauthor
Links
•AB212: Bill Text (PDF: )
•Government Accountability Board information
History
8/2/2011 A.Introduced by Representatives Honadel, Zepnick, Bies, Brooks, Turner, Kerkman, Spanbauer, Petersen, Marklein, A. Ott, Ripp, Sinicki, Ballweg, Endsley, Steinbrink, Strachota, Mursau and Stroebel;
Cosponsored by Senators Darling, Kedzie, Lassa, Wanggaard and Schultz
8/2/2011 A.Read first time and referred to committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections
8/2/2011 A.Representative Jacque added as a coauthor
An Act to repeal 941.375 (2) (b) of the statutes; relating to: throwing or expelling a bodily substance at a public safety worker and providing a penalty.
Status: A-Criminal Justice and Corrections
Important Actions (newest first)
8/2/2011 A.Representative Jacque added as a coauthor
Links
•AB212: Bill Text (PDF: )
•Government Accountability Board information
History
8/2/2011 A.Introduced by Representatives Honadel, Zepnick, Bies, Brooks, Turner, Kerkman, Spanbauer, Petersen, Marklein, A. Ott, Ripp, Sinicki, Ballweg, Endsley, Steinbrink, Strachota, Mursau and Stroebel;
Cosponsored by Senators Darling, Kedzie, Lassa, Wanggaard and Schultz
8/2/2011 A.Read first time and referred to committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections
8/2/2011 A.Representative Jacque added as a coauthor
Report: State budget pushes Milwaukee County deeper into fiscal hole - JSOnline
Gee Scott Walker, did you forget to give Milwaukee any tools to address budget issues? You promised them tools, now fix the mess that you handed them.
Report: State budget pushes Milwaukee County deeper into fiscal hole - JSOnline
Report: State budget pushes Milwaukee County deeper into fiscal hole - JSOnline
Wis. election-date flap a 'mistake'? - POLITICO.com Print View
A "printing mistake"? Give us a break! As computer lingo always has been; "Garbage In - Garbage Out!"
Trying to provide truthful information would be a good place to start for conservative movements.
Wis. election-date flap a 'mistake'? - POLITICO.com Print View
Trying to provide truthful information would be a good place to start for conservative movements.
Wis. election-date flap a 'mistake'? - POLITICO.com Print View
Governing from the center - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com
You have to enjoy this news article, it is primarily on HOW NOT TO BE LIKE SCOTT WALKER and yet achieve success as a GOP Governor.
Governing from the center - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com
Governing from the center - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com
Tea party groups to join forces in Wisconsin – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
Make note please, The Tea Party wants to disrupt, confuse and all out stop Wisconsin voters from going to the Polls on Tuesday, August 9th, voters that is that FED UP with Walker and the Wisconsin Republican State Senators. DO NOT let them interfere with your right to vote. DO NOT let them spread their "untruthfulness" here in Wisconsin, counter their Tea Party Express as it makes its stops in Wisconsin between August 5th and August 8th. Follow this link to checkout their scheduled stops >>>
Tea party groups to join forces in Wisconsin – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
Tea party groups to join forces in Wisconsin – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
Americans For Prosperity Accused Of Voter Suppression In Wisconsin Recall Elections
Americans For Prosperity or sometimes called, "AFP" is a right-wing group created by Grover Norquist who has made the statement, "Government needs to be shrunk so that you can place it in the bathtub and drown it."
Between NOW and Tuesday, August 9th you can expect to see many attempts by right-wing groups to deter voters from voting or to confuse voters on when and where to vote.
Americans For Prosperity Accused Of Voter Suppression In Wisconsin Recall Elections
Between NOW and Tuesday, August 9th you can expect to see many attempts by right-wing groups to deter voters from voting or to confuse voters on when and where to vote.
Americans For Prosperity Accused Of Voter Suppression In Wisconsin Recall Elections
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
John Nichols: Targeting Jorgensen and Jefferson County
This is a recommended reading from AFSCME Local 758 President and WSEU Treasurer Ken Weaver.
The Wisconsin Republicans continue to redesign everything in order to grab some serious power control for potentially, years to come. They are extensivelt changing legislative district boundaries and they are changing a great number of Wisconsin voting laws to favor their needs.
As President Weaver encourages, please pay attention to this issue and in actuality, pay attention to every action of the Wisconsin Republicans. They are not asking their constituents what they think and they are hoping that voters are just sleeping through the summer.
John Nichols: Targeting Jorgensen and Jefferson County
The Wisconsin Republicans continue to redesign everything in order to grab some serious power control for potentially, years to come. They are extensivelt changing legislative district boundaries and they are changing a great number of Wisconsin voting laws to favor their needs.
As President Weaver encourages, please pay attention to this issue and in actuality, pay attention to every action of the Wisconsin Republicans. They are not asking their constituents what they think and they are hoping that voters are just sleeping through the summer.
John Nichols: Targeting Jorgensen and Jefferson County
WisPolitics.com: Rep. Spanbauer: Introduces constitutional amendment to make county elections nonpartisan
Rep. Dick Spanbauer has introduced a bill that finally may have "bipartisan" support. Many of us reading this post have probably asked ourselves and others, in past elections, why is the Office of Sheriff partisan? In a county race for Sheriff, that race in many cases is the hottest draw, but under present law, voters in a "primary" election had to vote on one side of the partisan ticket or the other.
In a race for Sheriff in one unnamed county here in Wisconsin a Sheriff Candidate ran as a unanamed partisan candidate during one election and lost. The next election this same Sheriff Candidate ran as a different unnamed partisan candidate and won. This particular political election begged the question; were the voters voting for a "partisan" candidate or a "qualified" candidate? This bill, listed as AJR51, if passed by both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature and then signed into law by the Governor should finally allow county voters to elect the "most and best" qualified sheriff's candidate.
However, past history has shown that "Republican" Sheriff Candidates bring voters over to the Republican side of the "primary" ticket and in some cases, the general election as well. So now will come the real battle, will today's present Wisconsin Republicans, aside from Rep. Dick Spanbauer, be able to let go of the sheriff's races sometimes helping them in their vote gathering?
Sheriff Candidate's must run on how they will enforce the laws and protect their communities within their jurisdiction and communicate their experience, knowledge, training and education to support their ability to be a sheriff. They should not be compelled to have to declare that they are of a "partisan political party" just to get votes, when in fact their personal values may be that of another partisan political party, as it is so widely speculated in Milwaukee County.
Lets hope that this bill, AJR51, gets the proper and fair attention and support that it needs.
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
WisPolitics.com: Rep. Spanbauer: Introduces constitutional amendment to make county elections nonpartisan
In a race for Sheriff in one unnamed county here in Wisconsin a Sheriff Candidate ran as a unanamed partisan candidate during one election and lost. The next election this same Sheriff Candidate ran as a different unnamed partisan candidate and won. This particular political election begged the question; were the voters voting for a "partisan" candidate or a "qualified" candidate? This bill, listed as AJR51, if passed by both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature and then signed into law by the Governor should finally allow county voters to elect the "most and best" qualified sheriff's candidate.
However, past history has shown that "Republican" Sheriff Candidates bring voters over to the Republican side of the "primary" ticket and in some cases, the general election as well. So now will come the real battle, will today's present Wisconsin Republicans, aside from Rep. Dick Spanbauer, be able to let go of the sheriff's races sometimes helping them in their vote gathering?
Sheriff Candidate's must run on how they will enforce the laws and protect their communities within their jurisdiction and communicate their experience, knowledge, training and education to support their ability to be a sheriff. They should not be compelled to have to declare that they are of a "partisan political party" just to get votes, when in fact their personal values may be that of another partisan political party, as it is so widely speculated in Milwaukee County.
Lets hope that this bill, AJR51, gets the proper and fair attention and support that it needs.
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
WisPolitics.com: Rep. Spanbauer: Introduces constitutional amendment to make county elections nonpartisan
False Wisconsin Senate recall information given by both sides | Appleton Post Crescent | postcrescent.com
After reading this article one thing is most certainly clear, UNIONS are giving correct information as well as "We Are Wisconsin" a labor supported special interest group fighting for Wisconsin Working Families.
False Wisconsin Senate recall information given by both sides Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
False Wisconsin Senate recall information given by both sides Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
Unions raise $9.7 million to help Democrats in recalls - JSOnline
The IMPORTANCE of this news story is the fact that the UNIONS are disclosing where their money is coming from and where it going. On the other hand, the REPUBLICANS, they are not disclosing where their money is coming from or where it is going.
The conservative group, "Club for Growth" is the most perceived conservative group that IS NOT disclosing where their money is coming from or going to.
UNIONS cannot and DO NOT use members dues money for any elections. ALL UNION money comes from voluntary political contributions of its members and its members immediate family members.
Unions raise $9.7 million to help Democrats in recalls - JSOnline
The conservative group, "Club for Growth" is the most perceived conservative group that IS NOT disclosing where their money is coming from or going to.
UNIONS cannot and DO NOT use members dues money for any elections. ALL UNION money comes from voluntary political contributions of its members and its members immediate family members.
Unions raise $9.7 million to help Democrats in recalls - JSOnline
Kapanke, Shilling spar on budget, direction of Wisconsin government
In SEPAC's opinion, State Representative Jen Shilling WON THIS DEBATE!
Sen. Kapanke continued with his same argument of why he needed to destroy collective bargaining for public employees and stand with Scott Walker rather than the majority of his constituents.
Kapanke, Shilling spar on budget, direction of Wisconsin government
Sen. Kapanke continued with his same argument of why he needed to destroy collective bargaining for public employees and stand with Scott Walker rather than the majority of his constituents.
Kapanke, Shilling spar on budget, direction of Wisconsin government
WisPolitics: Darling says budget issues should be focus of 2012 elections, not recalls
If the scenario was that Sen. Alberta Darling had al these voters in her senate district going door-t0-door praising her efforts as a State Senator we would not be hearing a peep from her. Unfortunately for Sen. Darling, voters are upset with her shunning of the middle and lower income people and the huge disrespect she gives to the teachers of the public school district's that she represents.
Live with it Sen. Darling and possibly enough voters who are as selfish as you will vote for you and you will then be able to continue your support of Scott Walker and the further erosion of Wisconsin's values. The Working Families of Wisconsin on the other hand have had enough of you and other Republican Senators and if their numbers are large enough on recall election day then you WILL BE GONE!
WisPolitics.com: WisPolitics: Darling says budget issues should be focus of 2012 elections, not recalls
Live with it Sen. Darling and possibly enough voters who are as selfish as you will vote for you and you will then be able to continue your support of Scott Walker and the further erosion of Wisconsin's values. The Working Families of Wisconsin on the other hand have had enough of you and other Republican Senators and if their numbers are large enough on recall election day then you WILL BE GONE!
WisPolitics.com: WisPolitics: Darling says budget issues should be focus of 2012 elections, not recalls
Monday, August 1, 2011
Last Stop on the Wisconsin Truth Tour is Tue, Aug. 2nd
Last Stop on the Wisconsin Truth Tour:
August 2 – Tuesday: SD 10 - Hudson
Meeting with Local Labor Leaders & Activists - 5:30 p.m. - We Are Wisconsin Office - 901 4th Street #10
Everyone is invited.
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August 2 – Tuesday: SD 10 - Hudson
Meeting with Local Labor Leaders & Activists - 5:30 p.m. - We Are Wisconsin Office - 901 4th Street #10
Everyone is invited.
Sent from Steven Williams BlackBerry smartphone
"We Are Wisconsin" La Crosse Office Update
As many of you may have heard, there was a fire in the building complex which housed the We Are Wisconsin headquarters in La Crosse.
The office was completely destroyed, but no one was hurt.
The exceptional staff reacted quickly to ensure everyone's safety, then managed to save the GOTV walk packets and maps, then managed to still launch their canvasses for the day and knock on over 800 doors.
However, this incident has hampered their ability to some degree to slot volunteers in for GOTV shifts, so please continue to encourage your fellow union members and volunteers to sign up for GOTV shifts since the staff on the ground will be momentarily distracted as they deal with starting up a new office.
Thank you!
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The office was completely destroyed, but no one was hurt.
The exceptional staff reacted quickly to ensure everyone's safety, then managed to save the GOTV walk packets and maps, then managed to still launch their canvasses for the day and knock on over 800 doors.
However, this incident has hampered their ability to some degree to slot volunteers in for GOTV shifts, so please continue to encourage your fellow union members and volunteers to sign up for GOTV shifts since the staff on the ground will be momentarily distracted as they deal with starting up a new office.
Thank you!
Sent from Steven Williams BlackBerry smartphone
La Crosse Truth Tour Wrapping Up
A large crowd showed up at Cameron Park in La Crosse for the We Are Wisconsin Truth Tour Bus Stop & Rally.
Their was music, plenty of food and water not to forget to mention several local dignitaries & newly elected State Representative Steve Doyle (D-94).
The crowd was fired up, literally about the actions of Scott Walker and Senator Dan Kapanke.
AFSCME Green was definitely present.
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SEPAC at the Truth Tour Stop in La Crosse
Rain is threatening, the humidity is high, but the crowd is present and growing. Kickoff for the event is 5:30pm.
Its not too late, come on down and join us!
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Republican Supporter, David Koch Advertising Incorrect Recall Election Date
From the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO;
@wisaflcio: RT @javimorillo: David Koch's Americans for Prosperity Plays Dirty Trick In WI: Mails Absentee Ballots To Dems With Wrong Election Date ..
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Fire destroys downtown buildings on Jay Street
"We Are Wisconsin", La Crosse Office is totally destroyed.
Fire destroys downtown buildings on Jay Street
Fire destroys downtown buildings on Jay Street
The Simple Need to VOTE on AUGUST 9th in the RECALL ELECTIONS
'TANTRUM POLITICS'
'We'll be throwing the rascals out'
I'd like to respond to several points in community columnist Jack Bruss' "Resorting to tantrum politics in Wisconsin" column (Perspectives, July 26).
The 14 Democratic senators didn't "run away." They left in order to stall the Republicans bent on ramming through their budget-repair bill before its union-stripping, education-gutting provisions could be widely publicized. The subsequent protests by tens of thousands of outraged citizens was grass-roots democracy at its best. This was the kind of activism that ended the Vietnam War, fueled by the same sort of democratic fervor that is sweeping dictators out of the Middle East. To call the protests "tantrums" is insulting. Standing up for one's beliefs isn't selfish or childish. On the contrary, it takes courage, discipline and determination.
It's also untrue that Gov. Scott Walker's opponents haven't presented their side of the issue. Anyone who reads newspapers or watches televised news couldn't possibly have missed the many legislators and middle-class working people speaking out against the Republican efforts to end programs for the middle class while giving breaks to the wealthy.
Bruss says the way to change the course of politics is by voting. Really? So far Republicans have done everything possible to make it more difficult to vote: passing a pointless and expensive voter ID law, closing driver's license offices where photo IDs may be obtained and gerrymandering political districts - blatant attempts to ensure that fewer Democrats are elected.
Nevertheless, those obstacles aren't going to stop motivated voters who detest Walker's politics. We'll be out in force on Aug. 9.
We won't be throwing tantrums. We'll be throwing the rascals out.
Pat Kilday
Oshkosh
Source Link: http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/126500728.html
'We'll be throwing the rascals out'
I'd like to respond to several points in community columnist Jack Bruss' "Resorting to tantrum politics in Wisconsin" column (Perspectives, July 26).
The 14 Democratic senators didn't "run away." They left in order to stall the Republicans bent on ramming through their budget-repair bill before its union-stripping, education-gutting provisions could be widely publicized. The subsequent protests by tens of thousands of outraged citizens was grass-roots democracy at its best. This was the kind of activism that ended the Vietnam War, fueled by the same sort of democratic fervor that is sweeping dictators out of the Middle East. To call the protests "tantrums" is insulting. Standing up for one's beliefs isn't selfish or childish. On the contrary, it takes courage, discipline and determination.
It's also untrue that Gov. Scott Walker's opponents haven't presented their side of the issue. Anyone who reads newspapers or watches televised news couldn't possibly have missed the many legislators and middle-class working people speaking out against the Republican efforts to end programs for the middle class while giving breaks to the wealthy.
Bruss says the way to change the course of politics is by voting. Really? So far Republicans have done everything possible to make it more difficult to vote: passing a pointless and expensive voter ID law, closing driver's license offices where photo IDs may be obtained and gerrymandering political districts - blatant attempts to ensure that fewer Democrats are elected.
Nevertheless, those obstacles aren't going to stop motivated voters who detest Walker's politics. We'll be out in force on Aug. 9.
We won't be throwing tantrums. We'll be throwing the rascals out.
Pat Kilday
Oshkosh
Source Link: http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/126500728.html
Hopper, King steadfast as recall election nears - JSOnline
We need you AFSCME members of the 18th Senate District.
Hopper, King steadfast as recall election nears - JSOnline
Hopper, King steadfast as recall election nears - JSOnline
Walker Gives OK To $500K For Private Legal Fees | Ashland Current
According to sworn testimony before Congress, Scott Walker said his stripping of collective bargaining from most of Wisconsin's public employees was not about the money. However, he feels the need to spend one-half million dollars defending his action. That is the anticipated cost to date. This legal fight is far from over.
One has to wonder why a Governor does not use his legal team from the Attorney General's office. They have been used in the past by Governor's such as when the Wisconsin State Troopers' sued the State of Wisconsin (Employer) for compensation of thousands of hours of work they were not paid for because the State of Wisconsin, Representetd by the Governor, said they did not deserve that right to compensation. Oh, by the way, the Troopers' won that law suit because, like this Governor, bad decisions were being made against the employees.
Do you wonder why it is that Scott Walker wants or needs "private" legal representation? Is it that his Attorney General does not agree with him in his actions? Is it that Scott Walker has no confidence in his Attorney General or his team of subordinate attorneys? I guess we may never know the truth because like the National Organization of PolitiFact recently researched and discovered, Scott Walker was found to not be telling the truth in 13 statements of the 13 statements that they reviewed.
To be more fair to Scott Walker we will give you a link to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel PolitiFact where they find a few times that he was truthful;
http://www.politifact.com/personalities/scott-walker/
Posted by Steven Williams (Retired State Trooper)
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Walker Gives OK To $500K For Private Legal Fees Ashland Current
One has to wonder why a Governor does not use his legal team from the Attorney General's office. They have been used in the past by Governor's such as when the Wisconsin State Troopers' sued the State of Wisconsin (Employer) for compensation of thousands of hours of work they were not paid for because the State of Wisconsin, Representetd by the Governor, said they did not deserve that right to compensation. Oh, by the way, the Troopers' won that law suit because, like this Governor, bad decisions were being made against the employees.
Do you wonder why it is that Scott Walker wants or needs "private" legal representation? Is it that his Attorney General does not agree with him in his actions? Is it that Scott Walker has no confidence in his Attorney General or his team of subordinate attorneys? I guess we may never know the truth because like the National Organization of PolitiFact recently researched and discovered, Scott Walker was found to not be telling the truth in 13 statements of the 13 statements that they reviewed.
To be more fair to Scott Walker we will give you a link to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel PolitiFact where they find a few times that he was truthful;
http://www.politifact.com/personalities/scott-walker/
Posted by Steven Williams (Retired State Trooper)
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Walker Gives OK To $500K For Private Legal Fees Ashland Current
"Tea Party Express" Stop in La Crosse
The Tea Party Express Tour plans to stop in La Crosse and hold their rally at the Copeland Park Oktoberfest Shelter just before the 7:05pm start of the Dan Kapanke owned La Crosse Loggers baseball game. Remember; Dan Kapanke is the TARGET, not the team players of the La Crosse Loggers who are greatly appreciated by the La Crosse area community.
5:30pm – 7:00pm :: Rally in La Crosse, WI
Location: Copeland Park Oktoberfest Shelter
1130 Copeland Park Dr.
La Crosse, WI
Source of Information: http://www.teapartyexpress.org/
5:30pm – 7:00pm :: Rally in La Crosse, WI
Location: Copeland Park Oktoberfest Shelter
1130 Copeland Park Dr.
La Crosse, WI
Source of Information: http://www.teapartyexpress.org/
Tea Party Expess defending Wisconsin Senators - Tea Party Express
It took the "Tea Party" a bit, but they finally have come up with an idea to counter the "We Are Wisconsin" Truth Tour. We wonder where they might have gotten the idea from? Please visit their website in order that you can learn where they say they "might" between August 5th and August 8th.
Tea Party Expess defending Wisconsin Senators - Tea Party Express
Tea Party Expess defending Wisconsin Senators - Tea Party Express
» Shame! AFSCME Protesters Target Company that Hires the Developmentally Disabled - Big Government
SHAME on BLOGGER BRETT HEALY... He fails to write that the employees who work at this company were instructed by their employer to STAY HOME on that day, without pay, even though Scott Walker's appearance was not scheduled until after normal business hours.
He also continues the lie that AFSCME (Unions) protested the Special Olympics event earlier in the year. The real fact of that claim is that AFSCME members (law enforcement officers, correctional officers and probation & parole agents) were present to RUN ON BEHALF OF THE SPECIAL OLYMPIANS on that day and that AFSCME members were not part of the protest of Scott Walker at that event.
» Shame! AFSCME Protesters Target Company that Hires the Developmentally Disabled - Big Government
He also continues the lie that AFSCME (Unions) protested the Special Olympics event earlier in the year. The real fact of that claim is that AFSCME members (law enforcement officers, correctional officers and probation & parole agents) were present to RUN ON BEHALF OF THE SPECIAL OLYMPIANS on that day and that AFSCME members were not part of the protest of Scott Walker at that event.
» Shame! AFSCME Protesters Target Company that Hires the Developmentally Disabled - Big Government
In recall campaigns, union is a dirty word — on both sides
Alot of spending in these recall elections is a correct statement from this news article. Working Families are trying to WIN BACK the Wisconsin they new last year and NOT GO FORWARD in the Wisconsin that Scott Walker and the Republican Majority are designing TODAY.
While the "kickoff" to RECALL ELECTIONS was initiated by the attack on collective bargaining in February and March of 2011 the 2011-2013 State Biennial Budget introduced by Walker and then rapidly, behind closed doors and at late hours of the night passed by the Republican Majority of both houses, without a conference committee being needed is what is fueling the continued anger of the Wisconsin Majority by the voters demanding MORE THAN EVER the need to RECALL REPUBLICAN SENATORS.
Walker and his cronie leadership of Scott and Jeff Fitzgerald drafted and passed a budget that stole from the middle and lower class incomes and protected and provided for the corporations and the wealthy. This is only July, the seizing of rule-making authority for the Governor, the stripping of collective bargaining rights for the vast majority of public employees, the "so desparately needed budget repair bill (tongue-in-cheek), the 2011-2013 state biennial budget that attacked middle and lower income class people, people in need of medicaid assistance, our seniors, the creation of a Voter ID law, the present changing of voter laws before the RECALL of SCOTT WALKER and the list will go on is a show of a POWER GRAB by the Republican Majority before the Wisconsin Voters say through the message of RECALLS, that the Wisconsin Republican Majority is bad for Wisconsin and ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Scott Walker himself has predicted that the Wisconsin Senate will flip back to democratic control, but WE CANNOT take even his prediction as the truth, remember who is making that statement... WE MUST ALL CONTINUE TO DO WHAT WE CAN TO HELP RECLAIM THE WISCONSIN SENATE FOR WISCONSIN FAMILIES. For those who live in the recall districts, YOU NEED TO GET OUT & VOTE ON RECALL ELECTION DAY!
The below link to the news article has some good and accurate information and some "not-so-accurate" information. Still, the article is worth the reading.
In recall campaigns, union is a dirty word — on both sides
While the "kickoff" to RECALL ELECTIONS was initiated by the attack on collective bargaining in February and March of 2011 the 2011-2013 State Biennial Budget introduced by Walker and then rapidly, behind closed doors and at late hours of the night passed by the Republican Majority of both houses, without a conference committee being needed is what is fueling the continued anger of the Wisconsin Majority by the voters demanding MORE THAN EVER the need to RECALL REPUBLICAN SENATORS.
Walker and his cronie leadership of Scott and Jeff Fitzgerald drafted and passed a budget that stole from the middle and lower class incomes and protected and provided for the corporations and the wealthy. This is only July, the seizing of rule-making authority for the Governor, the stripping of collective bargaining rights for the vast majority of public employees, the "so desparately needed budget repair bill (tongue-in-cheek), the 2011-2013 state biennial budget that attacked middle and lower income class people, people in need of medicaid assistance, our seniors, the creation of a Voter ID law, the present changing of voter laws before the RECALL of SCOTT WALKER and the list will go on is a show of a POWER GRAB by the Republican Majority before the Wisconsin Voters say through the message of RECALLS, that the Wisconsin Republican Majority is bad for Wisconsin and ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Scott Walker himself has predicted that the Wisconsin Senate will flip back to democratic control, but WE CANNOT take even his prediction as the truth, remember who is making that statement... WE MUST ALL CONTINUE TO DO WHAT WE CAN TO HELP RECLAIM THE WISCONSIN SENATE FOR WISCONSIN FAMILIES. For those who live in the recall districts, YOU NEED TO GET OUT & VOTE ON RECALL ELECTION DAY!
The below link to the news article has some good and accurate information and some "not-so-accurate" information. Still, the article is worth the reading.
In recall campaigns, union is a dirty word — on both sides
Public unions make push for membership dues as automatic payments end
Public unions make push for membership dues as automatic payments end
AFSCME Council 24 members CAN REJOIN THE FIGHT "HERE".
We must continue THE FIGHT to WIN BACK Wisconsin from the ugly and evil likes of Scott Walker and the Republican Majority. They are proving over and over that they wish to serve ONLY the Corporations and the Wealthy. They TOOK AWAY your collective bargaining rights so that they could shift tax dollars to those WHO DO NOT need them. The tax dollars taken from our public schools is going to corporations in the form of MORE tax breaks, to fund private charter schools and ensure that the wealthy have to not pay their "fair share" of taxes for public services that they use everyday.
Do not hesitate, PLEASE REJOIN THE FIGHT!
AFSCME Council 24 members CAN REJOIN THE FIGHT "HERE".
We must continue THE FIGHT to WIN BACK Wisconsin from the ugly and evil likes of Scott Walker and the Republican Majority. They are proving over and over that they wish to serve ONLY the Corporations and the Wealthy. They TOOK AWAY your collective bargaining rights so that they could shift tax dollars to those WHO DO NOT need them. The tax dollars taken from our public schools is going to corporations in the form of MORE tax breaks, to fund private charter schools and ensure that the wealthy have to not pay their "fair share" of taxes for public services that they use everyday.
Do not hesitate, PLEASE REJOIN THE FIGHT!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Grilling for Shilling & the We Are Wisconsin Truth Tour Stop in La Crosse
Please join us for the Grillin for Shillin Rally, part of the Wisconsin Truth Tour, on Monday, August 1st, beginning at 5:30 at Cameron Park, on the corner of 4th and King St. in La Crosse. Come for the speakers, music, brats, and more! But most importantly, come to help make sure that Jennifer Shilling becomes our next State Senator!!!
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Phil Neunfeldt will be addressing the crowd, along with other speakers from around the region and the state. Music will be provided by Middletown, and the food will be free!
Bring yourself, your friends and family, your signs, your empty stomachs, and your voices to be heard! We'll let everyone know that we are here, and we're not going away until we take our state back for the people!
Spread the word, invite everyone you know, and make your presence felt!
INVITE YOUR FACEBOOK FRIENDS TO THIS EVENT!
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Phil Neunfeldt will be addressing the crowd, along with other speakers from around the region and the state. Music will be provided by Middletown, and the food will be free!
Bring yourself, your friends and family, your signs, your empty stomachs, and your voices to be heard! We'll let everyone know that we are here, and we're not going away until we take our state back for the people!
Spread the word, invite everyone you know, and make your presence felt!
INVITE YOUR FACEBOOK FRIENDS TO THIS EVENT!
Proposed Bill Could Weaken Wisconsin's Puppy Mill Laws | Care2 Causes
Holy "Puppy Mill" Batman... Wisconsin is wreathing with a serious of critical issues for everyday people and the Wisconsin Republicans feel that one of the ways to ease the many burdens on Wisconsinites is to reduce regulations and allow for "hobby" breeders to quadruple the current number of puppy's a hobby breeder could have of 25 to 100?
Batman, we must PROTECT THE PUPPY's from the "JOKER" (Wisconsin Republican Don Pridemore). You are correct "ROBIN", we need to protect these puppy's from the likes of Wisconsin's NEW EVIL, the Republican Majority. Quick... to the "BAT CAVE" so we can prepare our defenses for Wisconsin Puppy's and refocus the NEW EVIL onto something meaningful.
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Proposed Bill Could Weaken Wisconsin's Puppy Mill Laws Care2 Causes
Batman, we must PROTECT THE PUPPY's from the "JOKER" (Wisconsin Republican Don Pridemore). You are correct "ROBIN", we need to protect these puppy's from the likes of Wisconsin's NEW EVIL, the Republican Majority. Quick... to the "BAT CAVE" so we can prepare our defenses for Wisconsin Puppy's and refocus the NEW EVIL onto something meaningful.
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Proposed Bill Could Weaken Wisconsin's Puppy Mill Laws Care2 Causes
Chris Rickert: Can't blame WEAC for not trusting Walker on school accountability
Obviously, people think the Governor's request to have WEAC join him in reforming Wisconsin Education, was a VERY phony request. After all, how can Scott Walker have any good idea's to reform education when he strips nearly a billion dollars from Wisconsin Education and he himself does not even have a college degree. His ideas in many areas continue to be very poor ones and possibly it is do to the fact that he lacks a proper education.
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Chris Rickert: Can't blame WEAC for not trusting Walker on school accountability
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Chris Rickert: Can't blame WEAC for not trusting Walker on school accountability
‘No reason to trust governor’ - Beloit Daily News: Editorials
Nothing new here, Wisconsin citizens NOT TRUSTING WALKER, but it does seem that with every passing day the list of Wisconsin citizens and organizations that DO NOT TRUST WALKER continues to grow.
‘No reason to trust governor’ - Beloit Daily News: Editorials
‘No reason to trust governor’ - Beloit Daily News: Editorials
Capitol modified with net, but change to be scrapped - WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI – News, Weather and Sports |
Again, the Administration overreacts and then attempts to fix their problem. This continued pattern of always making a "Mountain" out of a "mole hill" by this administration just plain gets tiring. This Administration needs to QUIT trying to always paint the citizens of Wisconsin as pathetic people and start spending more time in front of mirror and asking themselves, "how do I change this ugliness that I see before me?"
The recent decision of the "net" seems to be the architect of Jeff Plale, remember him, former Democratic State Senator, VOTED AGAINST THE TA's of the 2009-2011 State Employee Contracts and then hired by Scott Walker to work in his administration? Yep, that's right, it was that ugly Jeff Plale...
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Capitol modified with net, but change to be scrapped - WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI – News, Weather and Sports
The recent decision of the "net" seems to be the architect of Jeff Plale, remember him, former Democratic State Senator, VOTED AGAINST THE TA's of the 2009-2011 State Employee Contracts and then hired by Scott Walker to work in his administration? Yep, that's right, it was that ugly Jeff Plale...
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Capitol modified with net, but change to be scrapped - WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI – News, Weather and Sports