Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Springfield scene includes Wisconsin governor, indicted pol

Scott Walker continues his lies on camera. Follow the below link and watch the video and judge for yourself.

Thousands of Illinois residents protested Scott Walker's appearance in their state. Thank you Illinois!

Springfield scene includes Wisconsin governor, indicted pol

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

ATTENTION MEMBERS of AFSCME Local 1942

Elect Delegates to attend the AFSCME International Convention

Due to an incorrect list of nominees on the ballots used during the April 10th election, Local 1942 will hold a new election on May 8th to select 5 delegates to attend the AFSCME International Convention.

Ballots cast on April 10th have been destroyed, so you must cast a new ballot on May 8th in order for your vote to count!

May 8th Election time & place
  • 7am-1pm in G5/152 Hospital
  • 1pm-6pm in G5/114 Hospital (Membership Meetings also held in this room at 1pm and 4pm)
On May 8th, members may vote for up to 5 of the following nominees:
  • Willie Backes
  • Pete Caro
  • Brad Cords
  • Shannon Gerue
  • Beth Lalor
  • Mike Ledwidge
  • Bo Krainyk
  • Janet Ramsey
  • Kim Tran
In Solidarity,

Local 1942 Staff
Office Phone: 608-233-1942
websupport@local1942.org

Monday, April 16, 2012

Protests Happening at Wisconsin Prisons

With the end of collective bargaining, working conditions have deteriorated and work rules have become more extreme. Seasoned vets and newer employees are no longer making a career in being a Corrections Officer.

Staff safety is jeapordized for the sake of, "because we can" management attitude.


UW-Stout Library News: Robin Melland -- 2012 Barnard Outstanding Service Award Recipient

Robin Melland, AFSCME Council 24 Local 383 is this year’s recipient of the Barnard Outstanding Service Award. Robin is a Library Service Assistant who works in the University Archives and Area Research Center.


UW-Stout Library News: Robin Melland -- 2012 Barnard Outstanding Service Award Recipient

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Unions organizing rally against Wisconsin governor - Huntley, IL - Huntley Farmside

By DOUG FINKE SPRINGFIELD -- When Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker comes to Springfield Tuesday to address the state Chamber of Commerce lobby day, he could well see more people outside the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center than inside ...


Unions organizing rally against Wisconsin governor - Huntley, IL - Huntley Farmside

Illinois Goveror Pat Quinn Suggests Wisconsin Governor Should Stay Home And Address His Own Problems

(Chicago, IL) -- Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is making a stop in Illinois next week to talk to the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. The visit has prompted Governor Pat Quinn to tell Walker he may want to concentrate on the troubles he has in his own ...


WJBD Radio Illinois Goveror Pat Quinn Suggests Wisconsin Governor Should Stay Home And Address His Own Problems