Saturday, September 24, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
County pension rules change could save $60 million or more - JSOnline
AFSCME District Council 48 is prepared to challenge the rule change.
County pension rules change could save $60 million or more - JSOnline
County pension rules change could save $60 million or more - JSOnline
Hopper speaks for first time since recall
If he had to do it all over again, Randy Hopper would still vote for the stripping of collective bargaining from public employees. Well that is all we needed to hear, now the voters know they did the right thing by voting him OUT OF OFFICE!
Hopper speaks for first time since recall
Hopper speaks for first time since recall
Unofficial Summary of What Unions Filed for certification
Recently, through our postings we have been sharing information about the certification deadline for Unions. We have repeatedly stated that the WSEU does not intend to seek certification this year.
We have learned that six groups filed as of the deadline date and they included SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin -- the largest union to file with 1,035 members -- along with the State Professional Education and Information Council, Council #1/WEAC (650 members), Wisconsin State Building Trades (570 members), the Association of State Prosecutors (358 members), the Wisconsin State Attorneys Association (265 members) and the AFT-Wisconsin affiliate Professional Employees in Research, Statistics and Analysis (58 members).
Most of the state's largest public employee unions, including all of our bargaining units and most of the units in AFT-Wisconsin, have indicated they won't seek recertification.
Bargaining units in local school districts face a Sept. 30 deadline to file recertification papers with WERC, while local government employee unions must file by Jan. 30, 2012.
We have learned that six groups filed as of the deadline date and they included SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin -- the largest union to file with 1,035 members -- along with the State Professional Education and Information Council, Council #1/WEAC (650 members), Wisconsin State Building Trades (570 members), the Association of State Prosecutors (358 members), the Wisconsin State Attorneys Association (265 members) and the AFT-Wisconsin affiliate Professional Employees in Research, Statistics and Analysis (58 members).
Most of the state's largest public employee unions, including all of our bargaining units and most of the units in AFT-Wisconsin, have indicated they won't seek recertification.
Bargaining units in local school districts face a Sept. 30 deadline to file recertification papers with WERC, while local government employee unions must file by Jan. 30, 2012.
Wis. doesn't have to bargain with biggest unions | Associated Press | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME
Attention state employees; the WSEU, while the certified bargaining representative submitted a demand to bargain within the provisions of Act 10. The Walker Administration failed to take the steps to meet and bargain. The ONLY item that could have been bargained would have been the wages and then that would have been capped to the present CPI. This negotiation could have been accomplished in just a few hours according to Executive Director Marty Beil. Because the Walker Administration failed to properly respond and thus failed to bargain, legal action will be forthcoming against the Walker Administration.
Wis. doesn't have to bargain with biggest unions Associated Press The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME
Wis. doesn't have to bargain with biggest unions Associated Press The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Stop harassing state leaders
SEPAC may not agree with the title of this opinion, but SEPAC does agree with the intent of the opinion. There is no need to assault any legislative leader even if it is with a beer being poured over their head and most certainly there is no need to be blasting a horn near and at anyone. That level of noise can cause hearing loss. That kind of action is unacceptable.
We need to continue to protest, but in a controlled and peaceful manner. The next goal is to RECALL WALKER so that we can start to move forward to return to collective bargaining and many other social benefits being taken away from Wisconsinites.
Stop harassing state leaders
We need to continue to protest, but in a controlled and peaceful manner. The next goal is to RECALL WALKER so that we can start to move forward to return to collective bargaining and many other social benefits being taken away from Wisconsinites.
Stop harassing state leaders
WisPolitics.com: Reps. Hulsey, Berceau, Taylor: Walker/GOP plan cuts lower-paid state employees more
The lower-paid state employee gets hit very hard when they have to pay 12.6% of the "family" health insurance premium and 5.8% of the WRS contribution. A state employee considered to be at the high end of the wage scale pays the same amount of health insurance premium as does the state employee working for $10.00 per hour. The Walker Administration, if they were looking for a fair cost-sharing mechanism with the state employees, should have considered a higher cost sharing of the health insurance premium based on a percentage of the employees wage rather than a "flat" rate increase.
WisPolitics.com: Reps. Hulsey, Berceau, Taylor: Walker/GOP plan cuts lower-paid state employees more
WisPolitics.com: Reps. Hulsey, Berceau, Taylor: Walker/GOP plan cuts lower-paid state employees more
WisPolitics.com: Sen. Holperin: One strike … you’re out! Holperin warns BadgerCare Plus Basic participants
The Walker Administration intended to cancel, hopefully, in their eyes, thousands of these policies. They did not want to do the alternative and that was to tell people outright, while on the campaign trail, that they wanted to reduce the number of participants in the BadgerCare Plus program. If they had, THEY WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ELECTED IN 2010. It is that simple.
Now they deliberately pass the costs of this health care "take-away" onto those of us who are fortunate enough to have health insurance.
Does the Wisconsin GOP have no heart?
WisPolitics.com: Sen. Holperin: One strike … you’re out! Holperin warns BadgerCare Plus Basic participants
Now they deliberately pass the costs of this health care "take-away" onto those of us who are fortunate enough to have health insurance.
Does the Wisconsin GOP have no heart?
WisPolitics.com: Sen. Holperin: One strike … you’re out! Holperin warns BadgerCare Plus Basic participants
GOP-led states change voting rules before 2012 | Appleton Post Crescent | postcrescent.com
Should be NO SURPRISE to any Wisconsin Voters. The Wisconsin GOP lives by the rule, "if you can't beat them, then change the rules so we win!"
GOP-led states change voting rules before 2012 Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
GOP-led states change voting rules before 2012 Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
Lawmaker Wants Review Of Capitol Police Chief - Politics News Story - WISC Madison
Wow, what a large amount of "horse-pucky" from Rep. Steve Nass. These Wisconsin Republicans are off of their rockers. Now they are throwing blame everywhere for the large protests, but onto themselves. WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS ARE THE ENTIRE BLAME FOR THE PROTESTS! No one should ever forget that or forgive the WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS for their actions then and now...
Lawmaker Wants Review Of Capitol Police Chief - Politics News Story - WISC Madison
Lawmaker Wants Review Of Capitol Police Chief - Politics News Story - WISC Madison
WisPolitics.com: Budget Blog: Darling, Grothman say Taylor should be removed from JFC
A Democratic State Senator pushes back at meetings of the Joint Committee on Finance and Senator's Darling and Grothman claim their feelings are hurt.
What hyprocrites they are considering that Sen. Grothman found it acceptable on national television to continuously described Wisconsin's school teachers, social workers, correctional officers, fire fighters, police officers and tens of thousands of other Wisconsinites, "SLOBS". No one called for Sen. Grothman's resignation as a state senator, we just simply begin to dress and act like Sen. Grothman because it seemed just the thing to do, at the time.
It is possible that if the GOP would be a little more respectful of others, demonstrate a true willingness to listen to the issues and be fair in their deliberations, then a strong and true State Senator such as Lena Taylor would not have to be so firm in her deliberations. When Senator Taylor calls the kettle black then maybe, just maybe it would be helpful if the GOP would seriously listen and work toward a mutual solution rather than call for her resignation because they feel she is disrespectful to them.
Give us Wisconsin Voters a break, did the GOP display any "respect" for the tens of thousands of public employees? Did the GOP display any "respect" for the senior citizens? Did the GOP display any "respect" for those Wisconsinites who need Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus? Did the GOP display any "respect" for Wisconsin's Farmers? If the GOP cannot respect the majority of citizens here in Wisconsin then do not publicly cry foul because a Democratic State Senator tells it like it is.
We at SEPAC are very happy and proud to have a state senator like Lena Taylor fighting for the majority of Wisconsin citizens. Most certainly the Wisconsin GOP IS NOT going to do it!
WisPolitics.com: Budget Blog: Darling, Grothman say Taylor should be removed from JFC
What hyprocrites they are considering that Sen. Grothman found it acceptable on national television to continuously described Wisconsin's school teachers, social workers, correctional officers, fire fighters, police officers and tens of thousands of other Wisconsinites, "SLOBS". No one called for Sen. Grothman's resignation as a state senator, we just simply begin to dress and act like Sen. Grothman because it seemed just the thing to do, at the time.
It is possible that if the GOP would be a little more respectful of others, demonstrate a true willingness to listen to the issues and be fair in their deliberations, then a strong and true State Senator such as Lena Taylor would not have to be so firm in her deliberations. When Senator Taylor calls the kettle black then maybe, just maybe it would be helpful if the GOP would seriously listen and work toward a mutual solution rather than call for her resignation because they feel she is disrespectful to them.
Give us Wisconsin Voters a break, did the GOP display any "respect" for the tens of thousands of public employees? Did the GOP display any "respect" for the senior citizens? Did the GOP display any "respect" for those Wisconsinites who need Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus? Did the GOP display any "respect" for Wisconsin's Farmers? If the GOP cannot respect the majority of citizens here in Wisconsin then do not publicly cry foul because a Democratic State Senator tells it like it is.
We at SEPAC are very happy and proud to have a state senator like Lena Taylor fighting for the majority of Wisconsin citizens. Most certainly the Wisconsin GOP IS NOT going to do it!
WisPolitics.com: Budget Blog: Darling, Grothman say Taylor should be removed from JFC
Deadline for Public Unions
AFSCME Local 82 President, Gilbert Johnson comments on decision to not seek recertification.
Videos - Multimedia - TODAY'S TMJ4
Read the entire news article "HERE".
Videos - Multimedia - TODAY'S TMJ4
Read the entire news article "HERE".
Largest state unions won't seek recertification by Thursday deadline - JSOnline
"We looked at the law and we find the law at best an exercise in wasted resources," Beil said. "We've chosen to use our resources to organize our members and advocate for our members."
Largest state unions won't seek recertification by Thursday deadline - JSOnline
PolitiFact Wisconsin | Gov. Scott Walker says Wisconsin is broke and $3 billion in debt
"Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire!" Continuous lies from Scott Walker. How do people justify keeping this man who is "under educated" and has a huge "integrity" issue, as Governor of Wisconsin?
PolitiFact Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says Wisconsin is broke and $3 billion in debt
PolitiFact Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says Wisconsin is broke and $3 billion in debt
State Representative Wants Capitol Police Chief Fired - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee
Rep. Nass was apparently sleeping a few months ago when a state manager attacked a woman protester's baloon with a knife, injuring himself in the process and at that time we never read an article or press release from Rep. Nass calling for the termination of that state manager.
Could this request for the firing of Chief Tubbs be for the reason that Rep. Nass simply does not like the songs from the Noon "Capitol Sing-alongs"? Who really knows with Nass, he is often out in left field playing by himself.
State Representative Wants Capitol Police Chief Fired - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee
Could this request for the firing of Chief Tubbs be for the reason that Rep. Nass simply does not like the songs from the Noon "Capitol Sing-alongs"? Who really knows with Nass, he is often out in left field playing by himself.
State Representative Wants Capitol Police Chief Fired - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Recall cost to government: $2.1 million; amount spent: a record $44 million - JSOnline
When you are suddenly and unexpectedly faced with a radical politician, such as we face here in Wisconsin with Scott Walker, the Fitzgerald brothers and others like Robin Vos, you need the protection of recall elections.
Those voters wanting to recall radical state senators had a tool of being able to collect the legally required number of signatures and then qualifying for a recall election. The present law worked as it was designed to do. SEPAC would caution people who may believe that this tool is costly and unnecessary.
When voters elect someone into office they do so with the belief that the person they voted for stands for the values that they personally have. That is why they voted for them. However, when that person enters into office and then begins doing things the voter does not like and disagrees with, the voter, under present law, has a tool available to not have to "live with" the continuous negative actions of the person they voted for. They can use the legal tool of "RECALL ELECTIONS".
Opponents to Wisconsin's recall election laws are now screaming it is too costly. SEPAC leaves you with this question; "Is there a price tag on Democracy?" We think not...
Recall cost to government: $2.1 million; amount spent: a record $44 million - JSOnline
Those voters wanting to recall radical state senators had a tool of being able to collect the legally required number of signatures and then qualifying for a recall election. The present law worked as it was designed to do. SEPAC would caution people who may believe that this tool is costly and unnecessary.
When voters elect someone into office they do so with the belief that the person they voted for stands for the values that they personally have. That is why they voted for them. However, when that person enters into office and then begins doing things the voter does not like and disagrees with, the voter, under present law, has a tool available to not have to "live with" the continuous negative actions of the person they voted for. They can use the legal tool of "RECALL ELECTIONS".
Opponents to Wisconsin's recall election laws are now screaming it is too costly. SEPAC leaves you with this question; "Is there a price tag on Democracy?" We think not...
Recall cost to government: $2.1 million; amount spent: a record $44 million - JSOnline
Review: Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan one of best in nation | News - Home
As open enrollement approaches this fall for state employees, those who may be live within the service area of Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan may wish to consider this health insurance plan, if you are not already a participant.
Review: Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan one of best in nation News - Home
Review: Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan one of best in nation News - Home
Unions seek certification under new collective bargaining law
At this time, AFSCME Council 24, Wisconsin State Employees Union IS NOT seeking recertification.
Under the provisions of Wisconsin Act 10 and with the WSEU being the "certified" bargaining agent of record, a demand to bargain has been delivered to the Walker Administration. Now they have the duty to bargain.
Unions seek certification under new collective bargaining law
Under the provisions of Wisconsin Act 10 and with the WSEU being the "certified" bargaining agent of record, a demand to bargain has been delivered to the Walker Administration. Now they have the duty to bargain.
Unions seek certification under new collective bargaining law
Oshkosh Corp. (Oshkosh Truck) UAW Local 578 Informational Rally
In today's times where the Governor and big corporations want to strip all unions and their workers of all their rights they have had for decades we need to stand strong and in solidarity with our brothers and sisters and demand that our working rights be honored.
Please come out if only for a short while we need to show the Oshkosh Corp. that the community stands behind the workers and their rights.
Larry Lautenschlager, President
Winnebago County Labor Council
Moving forward on legislation to limit recalls#more-44353
In Wisconsin's history making RECALL ELECTIONS of 2011 the GOP LOST. The GOP's answer to the LOSS, CHANGE THE RULES. They wanted to change the rules during the recall elections, but that would have created a huge legal challenge for them.
If you have not been watching, they have been changing the voting laws and now also require photo ID for voting. Most, if not all of these actions is with the urgency to protect SCOTT WALKER from being RECALLED.
Changing so many voting laws in a state that has proven success in its past voting laws is just a sure sign of changing the rules of the game so that you can win. It is nothing more than that!
Moving forward on legislation to limit recalls#more-44353
If you have not been watching, they have been changing the voting laws and now also require photo ID for voting. Most, if not all of these actions is with the urgency to protect SCOTT WALKER from being RECALLED.
Changing so many voting laws in a state that has proven success in its past voting laws is just a sure sign of changing the rules of the game so that you can win. It is nothing more than that!
Moving forward on legislation to limit recalls#more-44353
Sources say Van Hollen's office declined to help with John Doe - JSOnline
The decision by the AG's Office to stay out of the "John Doe" investigation of Scott Walker and his aides is the correct one in that a political partisan office, such as the AG does have a conflict of interest in such investigations.
Therefore, the AG's office should also stay out of the decision making process of determining whether a recall of Scott Walker also includes the automatic removal of the Lieutenant Governor if the recall of Walker were to happen.
The Attorneys General office should become a "non-partisan" office as should ALL law enforcement related elections such as county sheriff's.
Until the AG's office becomes a non-partisan office, the kinds of investigations that involve political candidates and decisions on recall and other elections should be handled by out-of-state attorney general's.
Sources say Van Hollen's office declined to help with John Doe - JSOnline
Therefore, the AG's office should also stay out of the decision making process of determining whether a recall of Scott Walker also includes the automatic removal of the Lieutenant Governor if the recall of Walker were to happen.
The Attorneys General office should become a "non-partisan" office as should ALL law enforcement related elections such as county sheriff's.
Until the AG's office becomes a non-partisan office, the kinds of investigations that involve political candidates and decisions on recall and other elections should be handled by out-of-state attorney general's.
Sources say Van Hollen's office declined to help with John Doe - JSOnline
Wisconsin voters mixed on collective bargaining
With great participation from Union members these numbers can increase to the benefit of WINNING a RECALL OF SCOTT WALKER. Have you REJOINED THE FIGHT? Do not support Scott Walker by sitting back and NOT rejoing the fight. DO NOT let Scott Walker feeds his ego with thinking he has won. This WAR IS FAR FROM OVER!
Wisconsin voters mixed on collective bargaining
Wisconsin voters mixed on collective bargaining
Poll: Wisconsin divided over Walker
The Wisconsin Reporter seems to lean to the "right" in its writings, but we want to share this article with you because this article displays both sides of the thought process with regards to what Scott Walker has done to the state of Wisconsin in his first 8 1/2 months in office.
Peter Nowicki, past president of AFSCME Local 145 and current union activist talks about the affects on unions and the employees represented by the Unions.
Poll: Wisconsin divided over Walker
Peter Nowicki, past president of AFSCME Local 145 and current union activist talks about the affects on unions and the employees represented by the Unions.
Poll: Wisconsin divided over Walker
Monday, September 19, 2011
Governor Walker's adversaries emboldened by Wisconsin FBI probe | Daniel Riemer | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
We know that Governor Scott Walker is many things, but is he now possibly a criminal?
Governor Walker's adversaries emboldened by Wisconsin FBI probe Daniel Riemer Comment is free guardian.co.uk
Governor Walker's adversaries emboldened by Wisconsin FBI probe Daniel Riemer Comment is free guardian.co.uk
Union rep blasts library director for 'boast' | Herald Times Reporter | htrnews.com
And so, the "employer" tactics begin under the new Walker rules.
Union rep blasts library director for 'boast' Herald Times Reporter htrnews.com
Union rep blasts library director for 'boast' Herald Times Reporter htrnews.com
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Paul Abrams: No Joke, No Hyperbole: 2012 May Be America's Final Election
This is a must read opinion. Are you going to stay at home and not vote and allow 2012 to ultimately go to the radical right-wing? Most of you if not all of you reading this post already have been victims of the radical right-wing and you will continue to be the victim of the radical right-wing unless you say, "Hell No", I am am going to whatever I can to stop this attack on Working Families. If you have not rejoined the fight, then do not sit there and support Scott Walker by not joining, REJOIN and push back against Scott Walker. Only together can we begin to win back what has been stolen from us so far.
Paul Abrams: No Joke, No Hyperbole: 2012 May Be America's Final Election
Paul Abrams: No Joke, No Hyperbole: 2012 May Be America's Final Election
A United Wisconsin | Pledge to Recall Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch
NO DECISIONS have been made as to when and who will coordinate the RECALL OF SCOTT WALKER. Many organizations are leaning toward the professional and well structured "United Wisconsin". If you would like to see the RECALL OF SCOTT WALKER please visit United Wisconsin and sign the "PLEDGE' to recall Walker. This IS NOT a RECALL PETITION it is just a tool to identify those Wisconsin eligible voters who would be willing to sign a recall petition when one can be legally circulated.
A United Wisconsin Pledge to Recall Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch
A United Wisconsin Pledge to Recall Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch
Painting removed from governor's mansion to be unveiled - JSOnline
While most Wisconsin Workers can be very quick to believe that Scott and Tonnette Walker removed the painting that illustrated "the people that the Governor represents" for negative reasons, I for one have to support their decision because they replaced the painting with "Old Abe", the civil war mascot for Wisconsin soldiers. Wisconsin is paying tribute this year to the 150th anniversary of the civil war. Many other artifacts in the mansion have been replaced by civil war artifacts, a fitting tribute to the thousands of Wisconsin soldiers who marched into the civil war only to never return home to Wisconsin.
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Painting removed from governor's mansion to be unveiled - JSOnline
Posted by Steven Williams
Political Education Legislative Coordinator
AFSCME Council 24 AFL-CIO
Painting removed from governor's mansion to be unveiled - JSOnline
FBI Corruption Probe Targets Gov. Scott Walker - Auburn Journal
We all know that Scott Walker lacks integrity and often dos not tell the truth, lets just hope that law enforcement is able to find the facts in order to bring this worst Governor in Wisconsin history to trial.
FBI Corruption Probe Targets Gov. Scott Walker - Auburn Journal
FBI Corruption Probe Targets Gov. Scott Walker - Auburn Journal
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