WisPolitics Election Blog: UpFront: Collective bargaining a hot spot in Wirch/Steitz appearance
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Candidate for Shilling's 95th District seat - WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI – News, Weather and Sports |
Candidate for Shilling's 95th District seat - WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI – News, Weather and Sports
Checkout her Facebook Page
Checkout her Facebook Page
Twelve Unions Tell Democrats They'll Boycott Convention in N. Carolina | Truthout
While Wisconsin Democrats have defended Wisconsin Workers and supported their right to belong to labor unions, in some states Democrats take a different approach.
Twelve Unions Tell Democrats They'll Boycott Convention in N. Carolina Truthout
Twelve Unions Tell Democrats They'll Boycott Convention in N. Carolina Truthout
Recall Election on Tuesday, August 16 in Senate District 12
12th Senate District Race Nears Final Stretch
Democratic Senator Jim Holperin hopes to fend-off Republican Kim Simac who recently was tarnished with the release of information regarding impropriety related to taxes.
WJFW TV-12, WJFWDT 12.1 and Newswatch 12 - Stories
Democratic Senator Jim Holperin hopes to fend-off Republican Kim Simac who recently was tarnished with the release of information regarding impropriety related to taxes.
WJFW TV-12, WJFWDT 12.1 and Newswatch 12 - Stories
Tuesday's Results May Not Deter Effort To Recall Governor - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee
Absolutely, as it stands now and there is no indication that anything will be different, an all-out effort to RECALL Wisconsin's WORST Governor in its history will go forward.
Tuesday's Results May Not Deter Effort To Recall Governor - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee
Tuesday's Results May Not Deter Effort To Recall Governor - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee
Can You Help With Our Last Push for Get Out To Vote?
Please contact us by email at info@wearewisconsin.org or by phone at 608-206-9451 for questions about where you can help this weekend.
12th Senate District
Rhinelander
Best Western Claridge Motor Inn
70 North Stevens
Minocqua
305 E. Chicago Ave
Niagara
Fire Hall
1241 Jackson St.
Crivitz
Hunter's Glen Golf Cart Maintenance Facility,
W7572 Old W Road
Antigo
Antigo Corner Cafe,
800 Fifth Avenue
22nd Senate District
Kenosha
UAW Local 72
3615 Washington Road
Burlington
Southern Lakes United Educators,
616 Droster Avenue
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Madison (statewide)
1602 S. Park Street
Office Phone #608-206-9451
12th Senate District
Rhinelander
Best Western Claridge Motor Inn
70 North Stevens
Minocqua
305 E. Chicago Ave
Niagara
Fire Hall
1241 Jackson St.
Crivitz
Hunter's Glen Golf Cart Maintenance Facility,
W7572 Old W Road
Antigo
Antigo Corner Cafe,
800 Fifth Avenue
22nd Senate District
Kenosha
UAW Local 72
3615 Washington Road
Burlington
Southern Lakes United Educators,
616 Droster Avenue
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Madison (statewide)
1602 S. Park Street
Office Phone #608-206-9451
- Get information about roadtrips to Kenosha and locations throughout the 12th Senate District.
- Road trips and carpools will leave at 9:30am.
- Phone calling will be going on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
A little civility, please - JSOnline
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel seems to think it is rude that Wisconsinites dorwn out Governor Scott Walker when he tries to deliver a speech, such as his opening "crap", excuse us, we mean "speech".
It seems the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has forgotten that Scott Walker has cut the very heart our of public sector workers and continues now to surgically remove hope from the lower income class of our society as well as our Seniors.
Scott Walker should not only be shouted down whenever he appears in the public, but as his conservative mentor, Grover Norquist says about government, maybe we need to "drown Walker.
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
A little civility, please - JSOnline
It seems the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has forgotten that Scott Walker has cut the very heart our of public sector workers and continues now to surgically remove hope from the lower income class of our society as well as our Seniors.
Scott Walker should not only be shouted down whenever he appears in the public, but as his conservative mentor, Grover Norquist says about government, maybe we need to "drown Walker.
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
A little civility, please - JSOnline
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Unions’ lobbying expenses skyrocket | WisconsinWatch.org
The article unfortunately does not point to the fact that a very radical Governor, complete with a very radical legislature creates continuous legislative activity that required hours in legislative offices trying to prevail to a more level mind, but was not achieved because of the legislative attitude from the Republican Majority, "My Way or the Highway".
Labor Unions were doing just what their members expect of them, FIGHT when UNDER ATTACK!
Unions’ lobbying expenses skyrocket WisconsinWatch.org
Labor Unions were doing just what their members expect of them, FIGHT when UNDER ATTACK!
Unions’ lobbying expenses skyrocket WisconsinWatch.org
Wisconsin Ag Connection - Top Seller at State Fair's Livestock Auction Brings $27,500
Most important in this news article is the hard work that this young fair goer put into raising a prize steer and receiving a large bid from Coca Cola Company.
What is somewhat funny though is that Governor Scott Walker tried working the crowd to gin up enthuisiasm from the crowd in hopes of raising the bid, but wound up needing help from Former Governor Tommy Thompson who suddenly showed up and worked the crowd like he had when he was Governor.
Hopefully Walker paid attention to how Tommy Thompson did it.
Wisconsin Ag Connection - Top Seller at State Fair's Livestock Auction Brings $27,500
What is somewhat funny though is that Governor Scott Walker tried working the crowd to gin up enthuisiasm from the crowd in hopes of raising the bid, but wound up needing help from Former Governor Tommy Thompson who suddenly showed up and worked the crowd like he had when he was Governor.
Hopefully Walker paid attention to how Tommy Thompson did it.
Wisconsin Ag Connection - Top Seller at State Fair's Livestock Auction Brings $27,500
Can Republicans tighten grasp on government? - JSOnline
REMINDER to our brothers and sisters of AFSCME and other labor organizations who reside within Senate District's 12 & 22, WE NEED YOUR VOTES next Tuesday, August 16th. Polls will open at 7:00am and close at 8:00pm.
Can Republicans tighten grasp on government? - JSOnline
Can Republicans tighten grasp on government? - JSOnline
Who Does Not Pay Taxes? - August 2011
Jack Norman of the Institute for Wisconsin's Future has released his report, "Who Does Not Pay Taxes?" Please take the time to read his report and you will most likely be surprised and possibly angered.
Who Does Not Pay Taxes? - August 2011
Who Does Not Pay Taxes? - August 2011
WisPolitics.com: Darling Campaign: Darling wins for taxpayers of Wisconsin
SEPAC will live by the old saying; "if you have nothing good to say then say nothing." We will say nothing, but maybe you might just want to read the lie.
WisPolitics.com: Darling Campaign: Darling wins for taxpayers of Wisconsin
WisPolitics.com: Darling Campaign: Darling wins for taxpayers of Wisconsin
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Send a PINK SLIP to Dan Kapanke & Randy Hopper
For anyone that may be interested in sending their condolences... Send a PINK SLIP to Dan Kapanke & Randy Hopper
AFSCME Local 758 Membership Drive in Wisconsin Rapids
Reminder for ALL members of AFSCME Local 758 in the Wisconsin Rapids Area;
AFSCME Local 758 Membership Drive at Wisconsin Rapids
When: Thu, August 11, 8:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Wisconsin State Office Building, Room 120, 1681 Second Ave., South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Ken Weaver
WSEU Local 758
President and Chief Steward
AFSCME Council 24
AFSCME Local 758 Membership Drive at Wisconsin Rapids
When: Thu, August 11, 8:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Wisconsin State Office Building, Room 120, 1681 Second Ave., South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Ken Weaver
WSEU Local 758
President and Chief Steward
AFSCME Council 24
Capitol security costs now exceed $8 million - JSOnline
A great deal of money wasted because of the Administration's over-reaction and fabricated fear. This was money spent to just "shut out" the public from the pathetic actions of the Republican controlled legislature.
Remember, the Administration feared the people of Wisconsin, but they say the law enforcement presence was to preserve life and property. The Administration recently had a knife weilding manager attack a female visitor to the state capitol and they still apparently have allowed this state manager to keep his job. We are almost thinking that with the way Walker's Administration handles business, this state manager might be able to "back-bill" the DOA for his security, oh excuse us, he did identify himself as a capitol police officer so he could "back-bill" his "law enforcement" services. Walker's Administration is so ridiculous on so many levels.
Walker's incompetence as Governor and disregard for the people of Wisconsin is what is wasting money. NOT THE PEOPLE of Wisconsin.
Capitol security costs now exceed $8 million - JSOnline
Remember, the Administration feared the people of Wisconsin, but they say the law enforcement presence was to preserve life and property. The Administration recently had a knife weilding manager attack a female visitor to the state capitol and they still apparently have allowed this state manager to keep his job. We are almost thinking that with the way Walker's Administration handles business, this state manager might be able to "back-bill" the DOA for his security, oh excuse us, he did identify himself as a capitol police officer so he could "back-bill" his "law enforcement" services. Walker's Administration is so ridiculous on so many levels.
Walker's incompetence as Governor and disregard for the people of Wisconsin is what is wasting money. NOT THE PEOPLE of Wisconsin.
Capitol security costs now exceed $8 million - JSOnline
Waukesha County clerk denies delaying voting results - JSOnline
Well of course she denies it. Truth IS NOT in her repertoire. From our best recollection this now makes the "third" major election that Waukesha County, led by Kathy Nickolaus, has seemed to struggle in "doing it right".
Come on citizens of Waukesha County... Is this kind of competence you accept from your county officials? We think not. We think you need to recall your county clerk or at the very least vote her out at the next election. Put another republican county clerk in office, we accept that, but just put a much more competent county clerk into office. That is all Wisconsin voters are asking or wishing for. This is just getting to be very old when our state has a major election happening.
Waukesha County clerk denies delaying voting results - JSOnline
Come on citizens of Waukesha County... Is this kind of competence you accept from your county officials? We think not. We think you need to recall your county clerk or at the very least vote her out at the next election. Put another republican county clerk in office, we accept that, but just put a much more competent county clerk into office. That is all Wisconsin voters are asking or wishing for. This is just getting to be very old when our state has a major election happening.
Waukesha County clerk denies delaying voting results - JSOnline
Analysis: For unions, state votes may point way for 2012 | Reuters
The fight MUST CONTINUE to change the faces of elected officials, ONE RECALL & ELECTION AT A TIME, until fairness and dignity for Working Families can be achieved, once again.
Analysis: For unions, state votes may point way for 2012 Reuters
Analysis: For unions, state votes may point way for 2012 Reuters
AFSCME Local 758 Membership Drive Today in Green Bay
Reminder for AFSCME Local 758 Members in Green Bay:
AFSCME Local 758 Membership Drive at Green Bay
When: Wed, August 10, 8:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Wisconsin State Office Building, Lake Poygan/Lake Buttes des Morts Room, 200 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay, WI 54301
Ken Weaver
WSEU Local 758
President and Chief Steward
AFSCME Council 24
AFSCME Local 758 Membership Drive at Green Bay
When: Wed, August 10, 8:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Wisconsin State Office Building, Lake Poygan/Lake Buttes des Morts Room, 200 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay, WI 54301
Ken Weaver
WSEU Local 758
President and Chief Steward
AFSCME Council 24
Sandy Pasch Concedes to Alberta Darling
Democratic Candidate Sandy Pasch conceded the 8th Senate District race to Albert Darling amidst allegations by the DPW of vote tampering from Waukesha County. This now means that as a result of the Recall Elections on Tuesday, the Republicans have 17 seats to the Democrats 16. The Democrats picked up two Republican seats. On August 16, two of the remaining recall elections will take place in the senate districts of 12 (Dem Sen. Holperin) and 22 (Dem Sen. Wirch).
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Update in Senate District 8
SEPAC has just learned that Waukesha County is reporting that IT WILL NOT report its election results for at least one more hour.
If you recall, Waukesha County waited until the late on election during the Wisconsin Supreme Court race to report its vote tally, but even after reporting Joanne Kloppenburg remained with a slight lead over Justice David Prosser. Two days later, Waukesha County came before the media and reported that they found 14,000 votes that they had failed to report in its final vote tally.
If you recall, Waukesha County waited until the late on election during the Wisconsin Supreme Court race to report its vote tally, but even after reporting Joanne Kloppenburg remained with a slight lead over Justice David Prosser. Two days later, Waukesha County came before the media and reported that they found 14,000 votes that they had failed to report in its final vote tally.
Jess King Projected WINNER Over Randy Hopper
It has just been reported that Jess King is the Projected WINNER over Randy Hopper with 97% of all precincts reporting, King leads 51% to 49%.
Score: Republicans 3 / Democrats 2 with one race to be called. That is the 8th Senate District and Sandy Pasch continues to lead over Alberta Darling 52% to 48% with 67% of all precincts reporting.
As it stands now, the Wisconsin Senate is 17 Republicans and 16 Democrats.
Some bad news though, the controversial Waukesha County Clerk that failed to initially report 14,000 votes in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and they have yet to report ANY votes so far.
Score: Republicans 3 / Democrats 2 with one race to be called. That is the 8th Senate District and Sandy Pasch continues to lead over Alberta Darling 52% to 48% with 67% of all precincts reporting.
As it stands now, the Wisconsin Senate is 17 Republicans and 16 Democrats.
Some bad news though, the controversial Waukesha County Clerk that failed to initially report 14,000 votes in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and they have yet to report ANY votes so far.
32nd SD Flips to Dems
@wisaflcio: AP calls the win for working family candidate Jennifer Shilling in Senate District 32. Union-busting Senator Dan Kapanke is recalled!
Two democrats continue to lead in two other Republican Districts.
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Luther Olsen Declared WINNER in Senate District 14
The AP has declared Luther Olsen WINNER in the 14th senate district.
Sandy Pasch continues to lead in senate district 8 over Alberta Darling. However, there are some tough urban precincts for Pasch to overcome. This will be a long night for this race.
Jen Shilling is leaving Dan Kapanke in the dust and has been declared the WINNER.
Sandy Pasch continues to lead in senate district 8 over Alberta Darling. However, there are some tough urban precincts for Pasch to overcome. This will be a long night for this race.
Jen Shilling is leaving Dan Kapanke in the dust and has been declared the WINNER.
Recall Election Update
The two races that have already been called were expected to be a win for the Republicans. However, both democratc candidates showed tremendous success in that they pulled so many votes in republican leaning districts.
In the senate district 8 Sandy Pasch is now leading Alberta Darling and the Milwaukee precincts have not yet come in. They are expected to be leaning Pasch's way, so things are looking on the up in senate district 8. A loss here by Republicans would be a blow to the Walker agenda.
In senate district 14 Luther Olsen continues to lead in the district, but Fred Clark is staying reasonably close. ALL Baraboo precincts, that are Clark's hometown and carries him in his assembly races are still out. Baraboo area is expected to make this race very interesting.
Jessica King pulled ahead in senate district 18 and the Fond du Lac area has not reported and that is a Jessica King stronghold. Hopper has now taken the lead again 51% to 49%. Earlier today, Fond du Lac faced some failing ballot machines so we do not know when to expect their results.
As far as senate district 32... Jen Shilling is constantly pulling away from Dan Kapanke and this is the one senate race that has been expected to flip to the democrats since the beginning. Kapanke could actually just go to bed and then grab the local newspaper tomorrow morning and check the "help wanted" ads.
In the senate district 8 Sandy Pasch is now leading Alberta Darling and the Milwaukee precincts have not yet come in. They are expected to be leaning Pasch's way, so things are looking on the up in senate district 8. A loss here by Republicans would be a blow to the Walker agenda.
In senate district 14 Luther Olsen continues to lead in the district, but Fred Clark is staying reasonably close. ALL Baraboo precincts, that are Clark's hometown and carries him in his assembly races are still out. Baraboo area is expected to make this race very interesting.
Jessica King pulled ahead in senate district 18 and the Fond du Lac area has not reported and that is a Jessica King stronghold. Hopper has now taken the lead again 51% to 49%. Earlier today, Fond du Lac faced some failing ballot machines so we do not know when to expect their results.
As far as senate district 32... Jen Shilling is constantly pulling away from Dan Kapanke and this is the one senate race that has been expected to flip to the democrats since the beginning. Kapanke could actually just go to bed and then grab the local newspaper tomorrow morning and check the "help wanted" ads.
Election Results Are Coming In - Checkout the SEPAC Website for Results
The elections have been called in the Senate District's 2 (Cowles over Nusbaum) and 10 (Harsdorf over Moore). These were anticipated Republican wins.
Democrats are presently leading in senate districts 8, 18 & 32. The race is very close in senate district 14.
http://www.wseu-sepac.org
Democrats are presently leading in senate districts 8, 18 & 32. The race is very close in senate district 14.
http://www.wseu-sepac.org
Results Are Slowly Coming In
The polls have closed and election results are slowly coming in. SEPAC is posting them right on the front page. Point your browser to; http://www.wseu-sepac.org
30 Minutes To Go
@wisaflcio: Polls close in 30 minutes -- remember if you are in line by 8:00 pm you still get to vote!
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View the Recall Election Results, LIVE at AFSCME Council 24 · SEPAC
SEPAC is in place and will be monitoring the history-making Wisconsin Recall Elections until the results are all in. No need to search for the ongoing results as they are reported, point your browser to the SEPAC website and we will have the results posted as they are reported to us. Right on the front page of the SEPAC website.
Click "AFSCME Council 24 · SEPAC" to view the election results >>>
Click "AFSCME Council 24 · SEPAC" to view the election results >>>
Judge Foust plans to appoint special prosecutor in Wisconsin Supreme Court dispute - Isthmus | The Daily Page
We know todays attention is focused on the six RECALL ELECTIONS, but this is good news that the investigation of WSC Justice David Prosser continues to advance forward.
Judge Foust plans to appoint special prosecutor in Wisconsin Supreme Court dispute - Isthmus The Daily Page
Judge Foust plans to appoint special prosecutor in Wisconsin Supreme Court dispute - Isthmus The Daily Page
WisPolitics.com: Gov. Walker: Signs Acts 43 and 44
Wow, it took Walker a great deal of time and effort to craft this one sentence response using two words of "objective" and "fair", something HE and his administration seems to not know the definition of.
WisPolitics.com: Gov. Walker: Signs Acts 43 and 44
WisPolitics.com: Gov. Walker: Signs Acts 43 and 44
WisPolitics.com: Rep. Barca: Walker's election day redistricting surprise
As SEPAC believes and posted earlier, this signing into law the very controversial re-districting legislation late on the RECALL ELECTION day was a ploy to not anger the voters more than they already are before they go to the polls.
Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca was even caught by surprise with the signing of this legislation, late today.
WisPolitics.com: Rep. Barca: Walker's election day redistricting surprise
Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca was even caught by surprise with the signing of this legislation, late today.
WisPolitics.com: Rep. Barca: Walker's election day redistricting surprise
Ballot machine malfunction delays voters in Fond du Lac - JSOnline
Interesting considering it is in the highly contested 18th Senate District race between Hopper & King.
Ballot machine malfunction delays voters in Fond du Lac - JSOnline
Ballot machine malfunction delays voters in Fond du Lac - JSOnline
Gilbert Brown, Famed Green Bay Packer, Urges Wisconsin Voters To Recall Republicans
Thank you very much Gilbert for your call to Wisconsin Voters to RECALL THESE REPUBLICANS.
Any chance though that we could get you to lay one more hit, say a hit on Scott Walker so that he can be put on the DISABLED LIST?
Gilbert Brown, Famed Green Bay Packer, Urges Wisconsin Voters To Recall Republicans
Any chance though that we could get you to lay one more hit, say a hit on Scott Walker so that he can be put on the DISABLED LIST?
Gilbert Brown, Famed Green Bay Packer, Urges Wisconsin Voters To Recall Republicans
Early Report on Voter Turnout
We’re hearing reports of strong turnout around the state. We have a poll watch program with volunteers at priority wards in SD 8, 14 and 18. We are starting to see solid base turn out on both sides. The numbers are just starting to come in, but we have seen our marginal supporters turning out at slightly higher rates than the other side’s lean supporters. We are not seeing a significant increase in non-voters, so at this early stage, we are not anticipating anything like presidential level turn out. Again, this is very early information and should be taken with a block of salt.
Source: We Are Wisconsin
If you have not yet voted and live in one of the six Recall Districts, there is still time to vote. POLLS DO NOT CLOSE UNTIL 8:00PM.
Source: We Are Wisconsin
If you have not yet voted and live in one of the six Recall Districts, there is still time to vote. POLLS DO NOT CLOSE UNTIL 8:00PM.
Former Packer Great Wants Recalls of Republican Senators
Gilbert Brown, Famed Green Bay Packer, Urges Wisconsin Voters To Recall Republicans http://fb.me/1dmDqRJ7A
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Wisconsin's NEW Voter ID Law - "Nice to Know Information"
SEPAC would like to urge ALL voters that are voting in the recall districts to cooperate with the the request for a photo ID in order to receive a ballot. What is of the top priority TODAY, is getting you to cast your vote. Below is the content of a press release from the Government Accountability Board regarding several issues around the NEW Voter ID law. PLEASE NOTE: The NEW Voter ID law DOES NOT take effect until February 2012, just before we vote to RECALL WALKER.
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s new Voter Photo ID Law will be put to another test at Tuesday’s recall election, and the Government Accountability Board reminds people who do not yet have a photo ID that they can still vote.
“Until February 2012, we are still in a ‘soft implementation’ period when a photo ID is not required,” said Kevin Kennedy, director and general counsel of the Government Accountability Board. “However, our Help Desk continues to get calls from people concerned that they can’t vote in the coming recall elections because they don’t have a photo ID.”
Under the new law during soft implementation, voters must be asked for a photo ID before they receive a ballot; however, if they do not have a photo ID they can still vote. Voters without photo IDs must be given a handout explaining they will need a photo ID to vote beginning in February 2012. The handout also explains what IDs are acceptable, and how to get a free photo ID for voting purposes.
The handout is available at http://gab.wi.gov/publications/brochures/voter-id-handout.
Elections Division Administrator Nathaniel E. Robinson said the Board is also aware of misinformation being spread about voter registration. “The new Voter Photo ID Law did not change Election Day Registration,” Robinson said. “You can still register to vote on Election Day at your polling place.”
Robinson urged anyone with questions about the new Voter Photo ID Law to visit the Board’s website for complete, accurate information: http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/photo-id.
The Government Accountability Board encourages all eligible voters to participate in the August 9 and August 16 recall elections. Voters can check their registration status, find the election date in their area and view their sample ballot at the Voter Public Access website: http://vpa.wi.gov/.
For more information, contact: Reid Magney, public information officer, 608-267-7887
Click "HERE" to learn more about the NEW Voter ID Law >>>
We Need for You to FINISH IT, TODAY!
Starting at 7:00am TODAY I hope Union members, their voting age family members, friends and neighbors get out and vote if they live in either senate district 02, 08, 10, 14, 18 or 32. Finish it for ALL of us and finish it in order to stop the hurt of Wisconsin Families. We will ALL start the healing process when WE RECALL WALKER in January of 2012. FOR NOW, STOP THE HURT, PLEASE VOTE!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Conservative outlets write all the news that fits their tilt - JSOnline
As we have been reading and seeing in print during these recall elections, conservative groups and their conservative media writers have just been writing what they want with the full intention that ALL readers WILL BELIEVE.
After you read this article you should visit the MacIver Institute and watch some of their video's and listen to their reporting. SEPAC cautions you not to do this on a full stomach, but for a great number of you, you were present at a great number of events that they recorded and you know the truth of what happened at the event so you can make the comparison.
Conservative outlets write all the news that fits their tilt - JSOnline
After you read this article you should visit the MacIver Institute and watch some of their video's and listen to their reporting. SEPAC cautions you not to do this on a full stomach, but for a great number of you, you were present at a great number of events that they recorded and you know the truth of what happened at the event so you can make the comparison.
Conservative outlets write all the news that fits their tilt - JSOnline
Recall elections won't affect union bargaining - JSOnline
We do not believe there is a union member in Wisconsin that thought tomorrow's recall elections would affect collective bargaining. However, winning these recall elections will stop the hemorrhaging Wisconsin Workers are presently facing and it will be a "HUGE" start to the RECALL OF WALKER!
Recall elections won't affect union bargaining - JSOnline
Recall elections won't affect union bargaining - JSOnline
A Message for Members of Senate District 18
Hello everyone,
Thank you for all of your support of Jessica King. She's hosting a final conference call to give everyone an Election Eve update on the campaign, and thank everyone for all of the help on the campaign.
Thank You for Helping Us Make History We could n't Do It Without YOU!
Please join us for a Pre-Election Day call with Jess King, Monday (tonight) at 9:00 pm.
Dial in: (916) 209-4534
Password: 516760#
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Thank you for all of your support of Jessica King. She's hosting a final conference call to give everyone an Election Eve update on the campaign, and thank everyone for all of the help on the campaign.
Thank You for Helping Us Make History We could n't Do It Without YOU!
Please join us for a Pre-Election Day call with Jess King, Monday (tonight) at 9:00 pm.
Dial in: (916) 209-4534
Password: 516760#
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Useful Tool for Voting on Tuesday
Use this site to look up your polling place as well as a wealth of other information related to voting in Wisconsin.
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AFL-CIO Alert
AFL-CIO Action Alert: 45k Verizon workers on strike in fight for middle-class jobs. Show your support for workers by signing petition:
http://rev.ms/Verizon
http://rev.ms/Verizon
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This May Be True or Not True
If Union members who live a recall district votes tomorrow, Tuesday, August 9th then the Republicans will have once again distributed inaccurate information.
Here is what they are writing:
(START)
I'm very excited to pass along some fantastic news to you that will make you very happy. We've just gotten the final poll results in for the RECALL campaigns against the Republican Senators in Wisconsin and we are surging with great momentum here in the final stretch of the campaign!!
Your efforts are working in Wisconsin, friends!!
• Republican Sen. Randy Hopper previously had trailed by 3% but now he is ahead by 1%.
• Republican Sen. Luther Olsen previously had trailed by 2% but now he is ahead by 3%.
• Republican Sen. Sheila Harsdorf previously was ahead by 5% and now she leads by 12% !!!
(END)
Other polls are showing slightly different numbers that favor the Dems, but the point is that these recalls are very close and we will need every possible vote to stop the radical agenda and blatant assault on public employees of Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Republicans.
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Here is what they are writing:
(START)
I'm very excited to pass along some fantastic news to you that will make you very happy. We've just gotten the final poll results in for the RECALL campaigns against the Republican Senators in Wisconsin and we are surging with great momentum here in the final stretch of the campaign!!
Your efforts are working in Wisconsin, friends!!
• Republican Sen. Randy Hopper previously had trailed by 3% but now he is ahead by 1%.
• Republican Sen. Luther Olsen previously had trailed by 2% but now he is ahead by 3%.
• Republican Sen. Sheila Harsdorf previously was ahead by 5% and now she leads by 12% !!!
(END)
Other polls are showing slightly different numbers that favor the Dems, but the point is that these recalls are very close and we will need every possible vote to stop the radical agenda and blatant assault on public employees of Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Republicans.
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Right-Wing Groups Making Huge Push for Help to WIN the RECALL ELECTIONS
They are scared and they should be!
Here is a recent communication, in part, from a right-wing group called "Defeat Obama in 2012" just sent out;
Hello fellow patriots, today is the very last day we can place advertising buys in Wisconsin to fight to DEFEAT the Left's RECALL campaigns against Republican State Senators who supported Gov. Scott Walker's budget reform efforts.
We simply must defeat the RECALL campaigns that have been funded and organized by the labor union bosses, Barack Obama's Organizing for America, MoveOn.org and other liberal groups funded by George Soros.
If we lose just 3 of the 6 RECALL elections then Republicans will lose control of the State Legislature to the Democrats - and they will be able to block Gov. Scott Walker's entire legislative agenda, and then be able to proceed with their RECALL campaign to remove him from office as well.
We cannot afford to lose.
For all of our brothers and sisters in the Wisconsin Recall Districts of; 02 / 08 / 10 / 14 / 18 & 32, please DO NOT forget to vote and pleas take every voting age family member, friend and neighbor that opposes Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Republicans to the polls, TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 9th.
Hopefully you already know what senate district you live in, but if you are uncertain, "click here" to find out and then scroll down to "MY ELECTED OFFICIALS".
Here is a recent communication, in part, from a right-wing group called "Defeat Obama in 2012" just sent out;
Hello fellow patriots, today is the very last day we can place advertising buys in Wisconsin to fight to DEFEAT the Left's RECALL campaigns against Republican State Senators who supported Gov. Scott Walker's budget reform efforts.
We simply must defeat the RECALL campaigns that have been funded and organized by the labor union bosses, Barack Obama's Organizing for America, MoveOn.org and other liberal groups funded by George Soros.
If we lose just 3 of the 6 RECALL elections then Republicans will lose control of the State Legislature to the Democrats - and they will be able to block Gov. Scott Walker's entire legislative agenda, and then be able to proceed with their RECALL campaign to remove him from office as well.
We cannot afford to lose.
For all of our brothers and sisters in the Wisconsin Recall Districts of; 02 / 08 / 10 / 14 / 18 & 32, please DO NOT forget to vote and pleas take every voting age family member, friend and neighbor that opposes Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Republicans to the polls, TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 9th.
Hopefully you already know what senate district you live in, but if you are uncertain, "click here" to find out and then scroll down to "MY ELECTED OFFICIALS".
IMPORTANT MESSAGE from U.S. Congressman Ron Kind (D-3)
Last fall, right-wing organizations like Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and the 60 Plus Association poured over $3 million into western Wisconsin in an attempt to buy a seat in Congress. But we the people said no to their corporate interests. It's obvious these organizations will go to any length to win, BUT THEIR LATEST STUNT WENT TOO FAR.
As you probably have heard, AFP recently mailed out misleading absentee applications to Senate districts around the state with a return date that is two days after the election! The mailer also instructed voters to return the application to an address that doesn't exist. This tactic is shameful, anti-democratic, and we must call it for what it is: Voter Suppression.
The elections on Tuesday are going to be close and with this type of illegal campaigning taking place, we need your help right now. Please visit JenniferShilling.com or MooreForWisconsin.com to help here in western Wisconsin. Otherwise, call my campaign office at (608) 782-3444 for more information on how to help in another district around Wisconsin.
To be clear, the correct election date is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 9th. Polls are open from 7am-8pm. Because of the possible confusion, please contact your friends and family to make sure they are clear on when and where they vote tomorrow. If you have questions about polling locations, call the Government Accountability Board at 1-866-VOTE-WIS.
In two days, Wisconsin has the opportunity to make history by sending commonsense Democrats to the Wisconsin state Senate. August 9th is the culmination of months of hard work that started when Governor Walker and his Republican allies attacked Wisconsin values in February and continued with their extreme agenda throughout the year.
The momentum is on our side and these right-wing organizations know it, which is why they are resorting to these shady tactics. We can't let them come into Wisconsin and damage our state's great history of open, fair and honest elections.
Our great state's future is at stake and you can do your part to make sure we put Wisconsin back on the right track.
Warmest regards,
Ron Kind
This posting not authorized by any candidate or candiates committee.
As you probably have heard, AFP recently mailed out misleading absentee applications to Senate districts around the state with a return date that is two days after the election! The mailer also instructed voters to return the application to an address that doesn't exist. This tactic is shameful, anti-democratic, and we must call it for what it is: Voter Suppression.
The elections on Tuesday are going to be close and with this type of illegal campaigning taking place, we need your help right now. Please visit JenniferShilling.com or MooreForWisconsin.com to help here in western Wisconsin. Otherwise, call my campaign office at (608) 782-3444 for more information on how to help in another district around Wisconsin.
To be clear, the correct election date is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 9th. Polls are open from 7am-8pm. Because of the possible confusion, please contact your friends and family to make sure they are clear on when and where they vote tomorrow. If you have questions about polling locations, call the Government Accountability Board at 1-866-VOTE-WIS.
In two days, Wisconsin has the opportunity to make history by sending commonsense Democrats to the Wisconsin state Senate. August 9th is the culmination of months of hard work that started when Governor Walker and his Republican allies attacked Wisconsin values in February and continued with their extreme agenda throughout the year.
The momentum is on our side and these right-wing organizations know it, which is why they are resorting to these shady tactics. We can't let them come into Wisconsin and damage our state's great history of open, fair and honest elections.
Our great state's future is at stake and you can do your part to make sure we put Wisconsin back on the right track.
Warmest regards,
Ron Kind
This posting not authorized by any candidate or candiates committee.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Correctional Officer, Dan Meehan, Chosen as Council 24 Vice President
On Saturday, August 6th, the Executive Board of AFSCME Council 24 selected SPS Bargaining Unit Executive Board Representative, Dan Meehan to fill the unexpired term of Vice President of AFSCME Council 24. Brother Meehan currently serves as President of AFSCME Local 18 at the Waupun Correctional Institution.
The position of Council Vice President became vacant in June of 2011 after Council 24 Vice President Paulette Feld of AFSCME Local 579 was elevated to the office of Council 24 President after the then, Council 24 President Bob McLinn of AFSCME Local 18 retired from state service.
We congratulate Brother Dan Meehan on his selection as Council 24 Vice President and wish him well in his new responsibility.
The position of Council Vice President became vacant in June of 2011 after Council 24 Vice President Paulette Feld of AFSCME Local 579 was elevated to the office of Council 24 President after the then, Council 24 President Bob McLinn of AFSCME Local 18 retired from state service.
We congratulate Brother Dan Meehan on his selection as Council 24 Vice President and wish him well in his new responsibility.
Your Employer Must Allow You Time to Vote - Please Do So On Tuesday, August 9th
From: Jana Weaver [jweaver@wseu-24.org]
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 1:33 PM
To: AFSCME Council 24 Leadership and Members
Subject: FW: Time off for voting
All,
Please see below from Peg Lautenschlager. On the last President's call this topic was discussed and we told you we would get you both the contract cite and the state statute that allows employees time off to vote if they are forced to work a double shift. The state statute is below, the contract cite is Article 13, Section 12/1. It is vitally important that members vote in the recall elections. If someone is forced to work during the entire time the election polls are open the employer must let them off to vote. If anyone is denied call your field representative or Council 24.
As you all know these recall elections are vitally important. Everyone must vote. Please remind your 2nd shifter to vote before they get to work. Every vote counts and we have to ensure that all our members vote!
One Day Longer,
Marty and Jana
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From: Peg Lautenschlager [mailto:lautenschlager@bauer-bach.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 11:49 PM
To: Jana Weaver
Subject: Time off for voting
As you can see below, Wis. Stat. s. 6.76 allows all employees up to three hours to vote.
6.76 Time off for voting.
(1) Any person entitled to vote at an election is entitled to be absent from work while the polls are open for a period not to exceed 3 successive hours to vote. The elector shall notify the affected employer before election day of the intended absence. The employer may designate the time of day for the absence.
(2) No penalty, other than a deduction for time lost, may be imposed upon an elector by his or her employer by reason of the absence authorized by this section.
(3) This section applies to all employers including the state and all political subdivisions of the state and their employees, but does not affect the employees' right to holidays existing on June 28, 1945, or established after that date.
History: 1977 c. 394; 1991 a. 316.
Peggy A. Lautenschlager
Bauer & Bach, L.L.C.
123 East Main Street, Suite 300
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 260-0292 (o-direct)
(608) 260-0002 (fax)
(920) 602-6194 (cell)
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission (including any files attached hereto) contains information that is legally privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure. It is intended for use only by the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, dissemination, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this confidential information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please destroy it, remove it from your computer and/or network and immediately notify me by email. Thank you. Receipt by anyone other than the named recipient(s) is not a waiver of any attorney-client, work product or other applicable privilege, protection or doctrine.
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 1:33 PM
To: AFSCME Council 24 Leadership and Members
Subject: FW: Time off for voting
All,
Please see below from Peg Lautenschlager. On the last President's call this topic was discussed and we told you we would get you both the contract cite and the state statute that allows employees time off to vote if they are forced to work a double shift. The state statute is below, the contract cite is Article 13, Section 12/1. It is vitally important that members vote in the recall elections. If someone is forced to work during the entire time the election polls are open the employer must let them off to vote. If anyone is denied call your field representative or Council 24.
As you all know these recall elections are vitally important. Everyone must vote. Please remind your 2nd shifter to vote before they get to work. Every vote counts and we have to ensure that all our members vote!
One Day Longer,
Marty and Jana
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Peg Lautenschlager [mailto:lautenschlager@bauer-bach.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 11:49 PM
To: Jana Weaver
Subject: Time off for voting
As you can see below, Wis. Stat. s. 6.76 allows all employees up to three hours to vote.
6.76 Time off for voting.
(1) Any person entitled to vote at an election is entitled to be absent from work while the polls are open for a period not to exceed 3 successive hours to vote. The elector shall notify the affected employer before election day of the intended absence. The employer may designate the time of day for the absence.
(2) No penalty, other than a deduction for time lost, may be imposed upon an elector by his or her employer by reason of the absence authorized by this section.
(3) This section applies to all employers including the state and all political subdivisions of the state and their employees, but does not affect the employees' right to holidays existing on June 28, 1945, or established after that date.
History: 1977 c. 394; 1991 a. 316.
Peggy A. Lautenschlager
Bauer & Bach, L.L.C.
123 East Main Street, Suite 300
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 260-0292 (o-direct)
(608) 260-0002 (fax)
(920) 602-6194 (cell)
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission (including any files attached hereto) contains information that is legally privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure. It is intended for use only by the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, dissemination, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this confidential information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please destroy it, remove it from your computer and/or network and immediately notify me by email. Thank you. Receipt by anyone other than the named recipient(s) is not a waiver of any attorney-client, work product or other applicable privilege, protection or doctrine.
Checkout Our Photo Gallery
We have recently added a couple NEW sets of photo's into our Photo Gallery of AFSCME members in action. If your local union has photo's you are willing to share send them to us. Remember to provide us with basic info such as what was the event, date and what local's were involved. Thank you!
Checkout our photo gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wseu-24/
Checkout our photo gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wseu-24/
Sober assessment busts budget myths
Finally, the media is taking notice of in-depth review by non-partisan organizations of claims being made by Scott Walker and other Wisconsin Republican leadership that "their" 2011-2013 state biennial budget saved Wisconsin tremendously. Read the news article to see what the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance uncovered.
Sober assessment busts budget myths
Sober assessment busts budget myths
Candidate Q&A for Wisconsin state Senate race
This news article pertains to the Senate District 32 Recall candidates:
State Representative Jen Shilling (D-95) challenging State Senator Dan Kapanke (R-32).
In this Q&A, Sen. Kapanke says Wisconsin public employees maintain some collective bargaining rights and he will implies that he will not do anything to restore past collective bargaining rights. Rep. Shilling says she absolutely will fight to restore collective bargaining rights for the benefit of the public employees and employers.
Candidate Q&A for Wisconsin state Senate race
State Representative Jen Shilling (D-95) challenging State Senator Dan Kapanke (R-32).
In this Q&A, Sen. Kapanke says Wisconsin public employees maintain some collective bargaining rights and he will implies that he will not do anything to restore past collective bargaining rights. Rep. Shilling says she absolutely will fight to restore collective bargaining rights for the benefit of the public employees and employers.
Candidate Q&A for Wisconsin state Senate race
Letter: Stop turning a blind eye to Hopper's lies | Fond du Lac Reporter | fdlreporter.com
Well written letter that unfortuantely the media will not investigate what Sen. Hopper goes around saying.
Letter: Stop turning a blind eye to Hopper's lies Fond du Lac Reporter fdlreporter.com
Letter: Stop turning a blind eye to Hopper's lies Fond du Lac Reporter fdlreporter.com
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