Saturday, November 26, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Toys for Tots at AFSCME Headquarters
2011 has been a tumultuous year for public employees and while many Wisconsin Working Families are hurting under the negative actions of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Majority, needy children of Wisconsin should not be overlooked this Christmas.
For this reason AFSCME Headquarters has become a collection point for Toys for Tots. All toys ...must be new and still in their original wrap. Toys can be dropped off into any one of the gift boxes in the lobby area of AFSCME Headquarters and must be done so by December 10th. If you would like to contribute cash, AFSCME will use all cash donated to buy toys. Please make checks payable to; Jana Weaver and leave with staff at AFSCME Council 24.
Wisconsin lags nation in payroll growth - JSOnline
And it will only get worse under Governor Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Majority.
Wisconsin lags nation in payroll growth - JSOnline
Wisconsin lags nation in payroll growth - JSOnline
Walker Opponents Plagued By Threats, Thefts - Politics News Story - WISC Madison
All threats and thefts must be reported. However, based on the number of people involved in the recall effort, the number of threats is very law and are meant to be intimidating. In any case, all recall walker volunteers should take caution.
Walker Opponents Plagued By Threats, Thefts - Politics News Story - WISC Madison
Walker Opponents Plagued By Threats, Thefts - Politics News Story - WISC Madison
MADISON: Liberal group offers petition destruction reward
Republicans will think of everything to ensure their candidates stay in office.
MADISON: Liberal group offers petition destruction reward
MADISON: Liberal group offers petition destruction reward
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Rise in Inmate Assaults Raises Serious Questions
Nov. 22, 2011
Contact: Marty Beil
608-836-0024
A spike in assaults against staff at Dodge Correctional Institution should provoke serious questions about safety within the correctional system, union officials say.
In the past 12 days, there have been four serious assaults at Dodge. The overcrowded facility currently housesabout 1,400 inmates despite a capacity of 800.
“In addition to the pummeling state workers are taking from Gov. Scott Walker’s endless campaign to silence their voices, correctional officers face heightened concerns for their safety and the safety of the communities they serve,” said Marty Beil, executive director of the Wisconsin State Employees Union, AFSCME Council 24.
Beil said morale is at an all time low because of Walker administration policies that have made it more difficult for workers to share concerns with supervisors. Walker’s attack on collective bargaining rights also has prompted a large exodus of experienced officers. Dodge currently has 30 unfilled vacancies as a result.
“The new work rules Walker just jammed down our throats take away longstanding mechanisms for labor-management communication. Workers with no rights have a completely predictable fear that speaking up might cost them their jobs,” Beil said.
“We understand that these jobs come with inherent risks. Our members bravely face these risks every day. But we also know that managing these risks requires trust and open communication between workers and managers, and Walker has gone out of his way to shatter that trust,” Beil said.
“Four serious assaults in 12 days is unacceptable. It’s a sign that something is seriously wrong in the system. Walker will no doubt point fingers at others. He always does. But his radical policies and disdain for front-line workers have consequences. Responsibility for problems always starts at the top,” Beil said.
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Contact: Marty Beil
608-836-0024
A spike in assaults against staff at Dodge Correctional Institution should provoke serious questions about safety within the correctional system, union officials say.
In the past 12 days, there have been four serious assaults at Dodge. The overcrowded facility currently housesabout 1,400 inmates despite a capacity of 800.
“In addition to the pummeling state workers are taking from Gov. Scott Walker’s endless campaign to silence their voices, correctional officers face heightened concerns for their safety and the safety of the communities they serve,” said Marty Beil, executive director of the Wisconsin State Employees Union, AFSCME Council 24.
Beil said morale is at an all time low because of Walker administration policies that have made it more difficult for workers to share concerns with supervisors. Walker’s attack on collective bargaining rights also has prompted a large exodus of experienced officers. Dodge currently has 30 unfilled vacancies as a result.
“The new work rules Walker just jammed down our throats take away longstanding mechanisms for labor-management communication. Workers with no rights have a completely predictable fear that speaking up might cost them their jobs,” Beil said.
“We understand that these jobs come with inherent risks. Our members bravely face these risks every day. But we also know that managing these risks requires trust and open communication between workers and managers, and Walker has gone out of his way to shatter that trust,” Beil said.
“Four serious assaults in 12 days is unacceptable. It’s a sign that something is seriously wrong in the system. Walker will no doubt point fingers at others. He always does. But his radical policies and disdain for front-line workers have consequences. Responsibility for problems always starts at the top,” Beil said.
END
Monday, November 21, 2011
Got Photo's?
If you have any photo's from the Kick Off Rally to Recall Walker please share them with us by sending them to swilliams@wseu-24.org. Thank you!
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