Thursday, November 10, 2011

Walker cancels Wichita fundraiser; KNEA cites planned protests | Dane101

Walker cancels Wichita fundraiser; KNEA cites planned protests Dane101

Gov. Mahlon Mitchell? - Isthmus | The Daily Page

Gov. Mahlon Mitchell? - Isthmus The Daily Page

John Nichols: Labor rights, abortion rights, immigrant rights, voting rights prevail

John Nichols: Labor rights, abortion rights, immigrant rights, voting rights prevail

Milwaukee County union says 1,200 workers qualify for early retirement - JSOnline

Milwaukee County union says 1,200 workers qualify for early retirement - JSOnline

The Badger Herald: GAB reverses tech ID policy

The Badger Herald: GAB reverses tech ID policy

Election officials reverse tech college ID ruling

Election officials reverse tech college ID ruling

The Badger Herald: Push for hearing on collective bargaining put in spotlight

The Badger Herald: Push for hearing on collective bargaining put in spotlight

Wanggaard and Wirch at odds in wake of Ohio vote on collective bargaining

Thank you Senator Wirch for your effort to restore collective bargaining.

Wanggaard and Wirch at odds in wake of Ohio vote on collective bargaining

Leaders: Wis., Ohio union legislation alike, not identical

Leaders: Wis., Ohio union legislation alike, not identical

Wisconsin unions boosted by Ohio vote | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune | wisconsinrapidstribune.com

Wisconsin unions boosted by Ohio vote Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune wisconsinrapidstribune.com

How the GOP Became the Party of the Rich | Politics News | Rolling Stone

How the GOP Became the Party of the Rich Politics News Rolling Stone

Voters Defeat Many G.O.P.-Sponsored Measures - NYTimes.com

Voters Defeat Many G.O.P.-Sponsored Measures - NYTimes.com

Republicans Say Democrats Are Making Too Much Of Election Day, But Admit Tough Landscape In 2012

Republicans Say Democrats Are Making Too Much Of Election Day, But Admit Tough Landscape In 2012

Ohio victory a 2012 ‘roadmap’: AFL-CIO official - MarketWatch

Ohio victory a 2012 ‘roadmap’: AFL-CIO official - MarketWatch

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Ohio Repeals Union Law as U.S. Voters Reject Leaders’ Policies - Businessweek

Ohio Repeals Union Law as U.S. Voters Reject Leaders’ Policies - Businessweek

Michigan Gov. Snyder Counsels a New Approach After Ohio Vote - Washington Wire - WSJ

Michigan Gov. Snyder Counsels a New Approach After Ohio Vote - Washington Wire - WSJ

La Crosse Democrat elected to Assembly - JSOnline

72% of the vote for Billings. Clear message sent in this election.

La Crosse Democrat elected to Assembly - JSOnline

Walker recall backers say Ohio repeal of union law a positive sign - JSOnline

We at SEPAC agree.

Walker recall backers say Ohio repeal of union law a positive sign - JSOnline

Billings wins in landslide

SEPAC Endorsed candidate wins 95th Assembly District overwhelmingly.

Billings wins in landslide

Protection costs for Walker, Kleefisch more than double - JSOnline

Protection costs for Walker, Kleefisch more than double - JSOnline

Governor denies any tie to early recall petition by GOP supporter - Daily Jefferson County Union - Fort Atkinson, WI

With his integrity, is this a truthful denial?

Governor denies any tie to early recall petition by GOP supporter - Daily Jefferson County Union - Fort Atkinson, WI

Walker comments on Ohio referendum

Walker comments on Ohio referendum

In Ohio, A Glimpse at Wisconsin's Past-And Future

In Ohio, A Glimpse at Wisconsin's Past-And Future

A new pay system for Wisconsin state workers

A new pay system for Wisconsin state workers

Political giving by labor unions depressed in 2011 | Reuters

Guarding the pocket book is a reasonable assumption made by this article, but also GOP controlled Governor's offices and Legislature's are stealing money from the worker's pocketbook's. Also, many members are committed to keeping their union membership, but guarding just how much, if any, of their money goes toward voluntary political contributions.

For Union members, we must remember though, in these times, we will start our path to recovery at the ballot box and that does cost money. It is tough for many, but lets not let the GOP control cripple our ability to be effective players in the political arena. We need many worker-friendly candidates and not candidates for the corporations and the rich. That takes voluntary political contributions in addition to the boots on the ground.

Political giving by labor unions depressed in 2011 Reuters

AFSCME | Main Street Stands Up in Ohio and Defeats Anti-Worker Bill

AFSCME Main Street Stands Up in Ohio and Defeats Anti-Worker Bill

Ohio voters reject Republican-backed union limits | News - Home

Ohio voters reject Republican-backed union limits News - Home

Elections board to discuss college ID requirements | News - Home

Elections board to discuss college ID requirements News - Home

Security costs for gov., lieutenant gov. have doubled | News - Home

Security costs for gov., lieutenant gov. have doubled News - Home

Wisconsin unions emboldened by Ohio vote | News - Home

Wisconsin unions emboldened by Ohio vote News - Home

Ohio vote shows unions still a political force - CBS News

Ohio vote shows unions still a political force - CBS News

Ohio repeals law restricting unions; Miss. blocks ‘personhood’ amendment - The Washington Post

Ohio repeals law restricting unions; Miss. blocks ‘personhood’ amendment - The Washington Post

Bye Bye, SB 5: Anti-Union Law Repealed in Ohio | Mother Jones

Bye Bye, SB 5: Anti-Union Law Repealed in Ohio Mother Jones

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Billings wins 95th Assembly seat | News - Home

Thank you to everyone who worked to help Billings win the 95th Assembly District.

Billings wins 95th Assembly seat News - Home

Shuttle Busses Available for Kick Off Rally

Shuttle Busses for the November 19th Kick-off Rally to Recall Scott Walker will be running between the Alliant Energy Center/Exhibition Center and the square from 10:00am to 4:00pm. It will cost $6 to park a car in the Alliant lot, but the cost to ride the shuttle is free. People using the shuttle should follow signage posted in the Alliant lot to the South Lot where the shuttles will pick people up at Building #4 behind the Exhibition Hall.

The Alliant Energy Center is located off the Beltline (Highways 12 and 18) in Madison at Rimrock Road Exits (Exit 262). http://www.alliantenergycenter.com/Directions/LocationMaps/tabid/73/Default.aspx



Former State Sen. Hopper pleads not guilty to OWI - JSOnline

Former State Sen. Hopper pleads not guilty to OWI - JSOnline

Wisconsin politicians face specter of fresh recall votes | Reuters

Wisconsin politicians face specter of fresh recall votes Reuters

Ohio vote on collective bargaining may foreshadow Wisconsin recall efforts

Nothing can overshadow the disdain that the majority of Wisconsinites have for Governor Scott Walker. Everyday, Scott Walker does something to keep the majority of Wisconsin Voters worked up against him.

We do wish our best for our brothers and sisters in Ohio and we hope they prevail today!

Ohio vote on collective bargaining may foreshadow Wisconsin recall efforts

Monday, November 7, 2011

Commitment to winning apparent in massive membership Tele-Town Hall


Monday night 2,000 members of AFSCME Council 24 took part in a teleconference call to outline the fight against the new comp plan and the campaign to recall Scott Walker. Members asked questions of Council Executive Director Marty Beil and Assistant Director Jana Weaver about a range of issues. The questions dealt with what can be done to defend our workplace rights and comparisons of Ohio’s repeal effort and Wisconsin’s Walker recall.

Scores of members committed to getting co-workers to recommit to the fight for our rights, as well as taking part in the recall campaign. If you want to be part of future information sharing sessions you need to STAND UP, SPEAK AND SIGN UP TO RECOMMIT TO YOUR UNION! Click on “Join the Fight” to learn how to be part of the union.

McEntee Retiring as Head of Largest U.S. Public-Employee Union - Businessweek

McEntee Retiring as Head of Largest U.S. Public-Employee Union - Businessweek

OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: MGAA labors for workers rights

OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: MGAA labors for workers rights

Some small towns struggle with state cuts to shared revenue | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune | wisconsinrapidstribune.com

Some small towns struggle with state cuts to shared revenue Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune wisconsinrapidstribune.com

"Bill passes that would allow municipal workers to safely re-nogiate contracts" by Latest News -- GazetteXtra

"Bill passes that would allow municipal workers to safely re-nogiate contracts" by Latest News -- GazetteXtra

AFSCME | McEntee: It’s Time for Republicans in Congress to “Occupy Reality”

AFSCME McEntee: It’s Time for Republicans in Congress to “Occupy Reality”

The Badger Herald: Bill allows performance-based pay for teachers

The Badger Herald: Bill allows performance-based pay for teachers