Saturday, November 19, 2011
Kick Off Rally to Recall Walker a Success
Capitol Police estimated 25,000 - 30,000 people gathered for today's successful Kick Off Rally to Recall Scott Walker. More than 105,000 signatures have been gathered in just the first four days of activity. It is estimated that many petitions with signatures have not yet been turned in from around the state.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Important Message from SEPAC Regarding Signing of Petitions
Over the last few days, many of our members and grassroots Walker Recall activists have expressed concern about recently reported Republican Shenanigans. Here's what you should know...
According to several reports, a very small number of Wisconsin Republicans and fringe Tea Party radicals are planning to collect Walker recall signatures and either hold onto them and never turning them in, or collect and shred as many signatures as possible.
Unfortunately, given the WisGOP's proven willingness to embrace slimy political tactics like running fake Democrats in democratic primaries in order to sabotage the democratic process, it is understandable why folks therefore are worried.
However, a spokesman for the Government Accountability Board stated that, "destroying or defacing an official recall petition would violate state law. Such a violation, would be a class I felony in Wisconsin, which carries a maximum fine of $10,000 and up to three-and-a-half years in jail." The spokesman later added that collecting and never turning in petitions is also against the law and would result in similar levels of punishment.
As a result of these reports, many of you have asked; "What do we do to make sure this can't happen? How can we be sure that folks are signing with a legitimate circulator?"
Here is our answer:
If you are worried about fake circulators there are a few simple things you can do to know with 100% certainty that real petitions are being signed and will be counted in the final tally:
1) BE SAFE, DIY: If you want to make sure circulators are not going to shred or hold onto your signature, download some petitions, and circulate them to your family, friends, and neighbors before anyone else can.
2) BE SAFE, GO TO THE SOURCE & KNOW THE SOURCE: We can guarantee that every signature that is gathered by any AFSCME member will be counted. So if you've got a friend who's worried about a fake circulator coming to their door or if you're worried, sign the petitions offered by an AFSCME volunteer. And if you're not sure if the person circulating is the real deal, don't sign with them, sign with an AFSCME volunteer or someone you know.
3) KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: Wisconsin Republicans have been peddling the lie that you can only sign the petitions once. The truth of the matter is, you can sign as many times as you like but your signature will only be counted once - and that makes sense. So if you sign a petition and are worried about the legitimacy of what you just signed, go ahead and pursue options 1 and 2 listed above!
As long as you follow these rules, you can rest assured that your signature will count!
We also want to reiterate something you already know. We have to recall Walker. But WE CANNOT STOP THERE! we hope you will join us in doing a better job of conveying to our family, friends, and neighbors the importance of RECALLING LT. GOVERNOR KLEEFISCH too!
Recalling Walker but not Kleefisch is unacceptable. Why? Because Kleefisch is Walker. If we remove Walker from office but not Kleefisch, she will continue to push the Walker agenda that's destroying our state. Recently Kleefisch stated that, "[Walker and I are] a team and I want to make sure our Governor continues to do the good things he's done." Case and point.
According to several reports, a very small number of Wisconsin Republicans and fringe Tea Party radicals are planning to collect Walker recall signatures and either hold onto them and never turning them in, or collect and shred as many signatures as possible.
Unfortunately, given the WisGOP's proven willingness to embrace slimy political tactics like running fake Democrats in democratic primaries in order to sabotage the democratic process, it is understandable why folks therefore are worried.
However, a spokesman for the Government Accountability Board stated that, "destroying or defacing an official recall petition would violate state law. Such a violation, would be a class I felony in Wisconsin, which carries a maximum fine of $10,000 and up to three-and-a-half years in jail." The spokesman later added that collecting and never turning in petitions is also against the law and would result in similar levels of punishment.
As a result of these reports, many of you have asked; "What do we do to make sure this can't happen? How can we be sure that folks are signing with a legitimate circulator?"
Here is our answer:
If you are worried about fake circulators there are a few simple things you can do to know with 100% certainty that real petitions are being signed and will be counted in the final tally:
1) BE SAFE, DIY: If you want to make sure circulators are not going to shred or hold onto your signature, download some petitions, and circulate them to your family, friends, and neighbors before anyone else can.
2) BE SAFE, GO TO THE SOURCE & KNOW THE SOURCE: We can guarantee that every signature that is gathered by any AFSCME member will be counted. So if you've got a friend who's worried about a fake circulator coming to their door or if you're worried, sign the petitions offered by an AFSCME volunteer. And if you're not sure if the person circulating is the real deal, don't sign with them, sign with an AFSCME volunteer or someone you know.
3) KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: Wisconsin Republicans have been peddling the lie that you can only sign the petitions once. The truth of the matter is, you can sign as many times as you like but your signature will only be counted once - and that makes sense. So if you sign a petition and are worried about the legitimacy of what you just signed, go ahead and pursue options 1 and 2 listed above!
As long as you follow these rules, you can rest assured that your signature will count!
We also want to reiterate something you already know. We have to recall Walker. But WE CANNOT STOP THERE! we hope you will join us in doing a better job of conveying to our family, friends, and neighbors the importance of RECALLING LT. GOVERNOR KLEEFISCH too!
Recalling Walker but not Kleefisch is unacceptable. Why? Because Kleefisch is Walker. If we remove Walker from office but not Kleefisch, she will continue to push the Walker agenda that's destroying our state. Recently Kleefisch stated that, "[Walker and I are] a team and I want to make sure our Governor continues to do the good things he's done." Case and point.
GAB warns against recall petition fraud
If you believe that you are approached by someone who asks you to sign a petition and you feel the person is falsely collecting the signatures, then please report the action. If you believe you may have already signed a bogus petition, you can sign another petition that you feel is legit. It is up to the campaign to Recall Walker to weed out duplicate signings and it is not a penalty for you to sign more than one petition.
GAB warns against recall petition fraud
GAB warns against recall petition fraud
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Have you taken notice?
Click on the "Take Action" link in the left column of the Council 24 Facebook page and see all of the current SEPAC Online Action e-Alerts. The most recent alert is how you can do your part in RECALLING SCOTT WALKER.
Six state employee unions win recertification elections
Big Whoop, they won the right to negotiate ONLY wage increases capped by the CPI that today is 2.01%. The only problem, Scott Walker has said there will be NO RAISES for the 2011-2013 biennium.
Six state employee unions win recertification elections
Six state employee unions win recertification elections
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wisconsin's Governor: Recall Drive Is About Unions Seeking 'Power' : It's All Politics : NPR
Scott Walker really believes he gave union workers a great choice. Workers no longer have a say in just about every aspect of their work environment and most definitely in their benefits. Walker continues to manufacture schemes to reduce or eliminate employee benefits.
Wisconsin's Governor: Recall Drive Is About Unions Seeking 'Power' : It's All Politics : NPR
Wisconsin's Governor: Recall Drive Is About Unions Seeking 'Power' : It's All Politics : NPR
AFSCME Local 903 Hits the Radio Air Waves
Today we learned that the members of AFSCME Local 903 are hitting the air waves to promote the everyday public services provided by public employees in the Prairie du Chien, Seneca and Lancaster communities.
Here is the script of their two radio ads:
From: a.sutter@centurytel.net [mailto:a.sutter@centurytel.net]
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 5:10 PM
To: Troy Bauch
Cc: Jim Parrett
Subject: radio ads - GOOD PR!!
Two area football teams made it to State...we at 903 decided to maximize the fact every citizen in these areas that do not attend the games will tune in to the local FM radio stations. Below are the two ads we put out and bought 29 - 30 sec. commercials for pre game and during the games this thursday.
Ad 1:
AFSCME Local 903, who represents the front line workers at the prairie du chien correctional institution wants to thank all of our local public service employees for the work they do each and every day and also congratulate the Seneca Indians on an outstanding football season. Good luck at State Seneca, from your fans at AFSCME local 903. A proud Prairie du Chien Coalition partner!
Ad 2:
AFSCME Local 903, who represents the front line workers at the prairie du chien correctional institution wants to thank all of our local public service employees for the work they do each and every day and also congratulate the Lancaster Flying Arrows on an outstanding football season. Good luck at State Lancaster, from your fans at AFSCME local 903. A proud Prairie du Chien Coalition partner!
Here is the script of their two radio ads:
From: a.sutter@centurytel.net [mailto:a.sutter@centurytel.net]
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 5:10 PM
To: Troy Bauch
Cc: Jim Parrett
Subject: radio ads - GOOD PR!!
Two area football teams made it to State...we at 903 decided to maximize the fact every citizen in these areas that do not attend the games will tune in to the local FM radio stations. Below are the two ads we put out and bought 29 - 30 sec. commercials for pre game and during the games this thursday.
Ad 1:
AFSCME Local 903, who represents the front line workers at the prairie du chien correctional institution wants to thank all of our local public service employees for the work they do each and every day and also congratulate the Seneca Indians on an outstanding football season. Good luck at State Seneca, from your fans at AFSCME local 903. A proud Prairie du Chien Coalition partner!
Ad 2:
AFSCME Local 903, who represents the front line workers at the prairie du chien correctional institution wants to thank all of our local public service employees for the work they do each and every day and also congratulate the Lancaster Flying Arrows on an outstanding football season. Good luck at State Lancaster, from your fans at AFSCME local 903. A proud Prairie du Chien Coalition partner!
AFSCME Polling Survey on Thursday, November 17th
From: President McEntee &. Sec-Treas Saunders
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1:29 PM
To: AFSCME Leadership
Subject: Polling Survey
On November 17, 2011, AFSCME will initiate an automated polling survey of all of our membership to gauge their opinions on the 2012 Presidential Race. The survey will be launched to all active and retired AFSCME members for whom we have a phone number. If there are any questions or problems please contact our Political Action Department at 202-429-1175. We encourage all AFSCME members to participate in the poll.
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1:29 PM
To: AFSCME Leadership
Subject: Polling Survey
On November 17, 2011, AFSCME will initiate an automated polling survey of all of our membership to gauge their opinions on the 2012 Presidential Race. The survey will be launched to all active and retired AFSCME members for whom we have a phone number. If there are any questions or problems please contact our Political Action Department at 202-429-1175. We encourage all AFSCME members to participate in the poll.
We Really Need You In Madison
Recall Walker Kick Off Rally
You came to Madison last February with a clear message for Scott Walker: end your extreme agenda and refocus on creating jobs or the people of Wisconsin will recall you as soon as possible.
But Scott Walker didn’t listen. He didn’t budge and he didn’t end his assault on the working people of our state. Instead, he rammed through as many favors as he could to the powerful special interests groups that donated to his campaign and he created massive uncertainty for working families.
With the recall effort now officially underway, we need you to return to Madison this Saturday to show Scott Walker what happens when you ignore the voice of Wisconsin’s middle class.
Recall Scott Walker Rally
Wisconsin State Capitol (State Street Side)
Saturday, November 19th
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Recall Scott Walker Rally starts with live entertainment at 11:00 AM and will feature many special guests and speakers. At the rally, you’ll be able to sign petitions to recall Scott Walker and learn how you can get involved with a grassroots campaign in your community and to recommit to the Union.
With the rally occurring the weekend before Thanksgiving, we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to the event so that we can help those that are struggling this holiday season.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the rally!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Rally Shuttle Buses for Madison are Available
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).
AFSCME Buses from Milwaukee to Madison for Rally
AFSCME has two busses leaving Milwaukee for Madison at 10am from the DC 48 parking lot and returning to Milwaukee at 5pm. We will have petitions available to sign, if you have not already done so, and circulate. Please call or email me if you would like to reserve a seat.
Beau Reynolds
AFSCME- "Take Back America"
Project Organizer
Southeast Wisconsin
Office: 414-344-6868
Cell: 414-333-1606
Fax: 414-344-1274
breynolds@wiafscme.org
Beau Reynolds
AFSCME- "Take Back America"
Project Organizer
Southeast Wisconsin
Office: 414-344-6868
Cell: 414-333-1606
Fax: 414-344-1274
breynolds@wiafscme.org
Monday, November 14, 2011
Commentary: Balancing budget doesn’t need to be done on backs of workers
A friend of labor, State Representative Cory Mason stands up for Wisconsin Working Families.
Commentary: Balancing budget doesn’t need to be done on backs of workers
Commentary: Balancing budget doesn’t need to be done on backs of workers
Wisconsin public unions campaign for return of automatic dues | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota
Our fight to bring back collective bargaining and to improve the lives of working families cannot be done with a few. It will take the clear and loud voice of many and for this reason the Unions have to switch to organizing mode to have past union members recommit to their unions and as such recommit to the fight.
You can rejoin the fight at https://wseu.wisconsinunionstrong.org
Wisconsin public unions campaign for return of automatic dues Duluth News Tribune Duluth, Minnesota
You can rejoin the fight at https://wseu.wisconsinunionstrong.org
Wisconsin public unions campaign for return of automatic dues Duluth News Tribune Duluth, Minnesota
Wisconsin recall expected to start - POLITICO.com Print View
Recall starts at 12:01am, Tuesday, November 15th, 2011.
Wisconsin recall expected to start - POLITICO.com Print View
Wisconsin recall expected to start - POLITICO.com Print View
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