They did it. … Across the country, 65,600 public service workers who are members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO pulled together with family, coworkers, neighbors and community allies to ensure victory in Election 2012 for Pres. Barack Obama and candidates who will support America’s working families in Congress and state and local offices …… “This is a good day for the middle class, the Main Street movement and the American Dream,” AFSCME Pres. Lee Saunders said. “The American people sent a clear message that we will stand with a President who stands with all Americans. From the White House to the statehouses, we pulled together to elect leaders who believe that we are all in this together.”
AFSCME | Obama Re-Elected to the White House
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Still Waiting To Vote?
AFSCME ALERT: If you are in line to vote when the polls close, they HAVE to let you vote. Call 866-687-8683 to report voting problems.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
AFSCME Wisconsin: Complete Your Ballot
Thank
you for all you have done to get our state and our nation moving forward again.
We know how hard you’ve been working – ever since the day Gov. Scott Walker “dropped the bomb” on public service workers.
We fought back hard, and you can be proud of what we’ve accomplished.
We can take another step forward tomorrow, by making sure that we elect worker-friendly candidates from top to bottom of the ballot.
Some polls are starting to predict that President Obama will be re-elected.
In this time of saturation advertising and voter suppression tactics, we can take nothing for granted.
Please make sure to get to the polls tomorrow, and make sure your family, your friends and your co-workers get there between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
And while you’re casting your vote for president, make sure to mark your ballot for Tammy Baldwin. She is a true friend and will be a great champion for working people in the U.S. Senate.
And click here to see recommendations from your fellow AFSCME members for state and local races.
Through hard fought recall elections, we took back our State Senate from Walker’s rubber stampers.
We need to hold on to the worker-friendly majority we won in the Senate.
And we need to send a message by making serious gains in the State Assembly.
The stakes are high in tomorrow’s election.
Will we continue to see Tea Party zealots slash services while serving up tax breaks for the rich?
Or will we elect leaders who believe our best days are before us and are willing to invest in a brighter vision for America?
The choice is yours. Please get out and vote tomorrow, and support worker friendly candidates for every office on your ballot.
In solidarity,
PS. If you have two hours that you can help with the final day of the campaign, click here to volunteer. This will be a close race and every thing you can do will help.
Paid for by Wisconsin Legislative Council 11, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, WIAFSCME.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
We know how hard you’ve been working – ever since the day Gov. Scott Walker “dropped the bomb” on public service workers.
We fought back hard, and you can be proud of what we’ve accomplished.
We can take another step forward tomorrow, by making sure that we elect worker-friendly candidates from top to bottom of the ballot.
Some polls are starting to predict that President Obama will be re-elected.
In this time of saturation advertising and voter suppression tactics, we can take nothing for granted.
Please make sure to get to the polls tomorrow, and make sure your family, your friends and your co-workers get there between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
And while you’re casting your vote for president, make sure to mark your ballot for Tammy Baldwin. She is a true friend and will be a great champion for working people in the U.S. Senate.
And click here to see recommendations from your fellow AFSCME members for state and local races.
Through hard fought recall elections, we took back our State Senate from Walker’s rubber stampers.
We need to hold on to the worker-friendly majority we won in the Senate.
And we need to send a message by making serious gains in the State Assembly.
The stakes are high in tomorrow’s election.
Will we continue to see Tea Party zealots slash services while serving up tax breaks for the rich?
Or will we elect leaders who believe our best days are before us and are willing to invest in a brighter vision for America?
The choice is yours. Please get out and vote tomorrow, and support worker friendly candidates for every office on your ballot.
In solidarity,
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Jim Garity, President AFSCME Council 40 Paulette Feld, President AFSCME Council 24 Brian Stafford, President AFSCME Council 48 |
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Rick Badger, Executive Director AFSCME Council 40 Marty Beil, Executive Director AFSCME Council 24 Rich Abelson, Executive Director AFSCME Council 48 |
PS. If you have two hours that you can help with the final day of the campaign, click here to volunteer. This will be a close race and every thing you can do will help.
Paid for by Wisconsin Legislative Council 11, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, WIAFSCME.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
AFSCME Council 24 Provides More Action and Advocacy
The arbitration
results outlined below represent continued activity and advocacy by the Locals
and Council 24 on behalf of our members. Special thanks to Katy Krumm,
Local 122, for her synopsis and comments:
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Following commentary provided by AFSCME Council 24 Local 122 President Katy Krumm;
The golden question I get asked day in and day out is, “What can the union do for me?” All of the people involved in the cases above have been career-long union members. They know the Golden Question isn’t ,“What can my union do for me?” It is, “What would happen to me without my union?” Without the support that comes from being in a union, management would have had free reign to discipline these members anyway they saw fit, but the union was there to hold them accountable for their actions and see that everyone was given a fair shake. Being part of a union means that no one has to stand alone. We are all in this together and by standing together we can effect a change in our workplace, whether management wants to admit or not. We are the majority, we have the voice, and that voice is the power as long as we stand by each other.
Arbitration
Results from 10/12/12
Stanley
Correctional Institution
Case #1
An
employee received a 1 day suspension for allegedly violating ED #50. The
employee had sent out a group email asking which staff members were interested
in participating in a benefit for a former co-worker who had died and had
pictures from a Green Bay Packers game that the employee attended which were being used as
a screen saver. The union presented evidence that management , all the way up
to Warden Wallace from CVCTF send out similar emails multiple times per year
and that personal pictures are allowed if they are being used a screen saver.
The union also argued that the 1 day suspension was not just because it was not
progressive discipline. The arbitrator affirmed the union’s arguments and
reduced the 1 day suspension to a letter of reprimand. The letter of reprimand
may now be removed from the employees file on the 12 month anniversary of the
date of the incident.
Case #2
An
employee working a 7-3 shift was ordered for 2nd shift overtime at
1300. Management at SCI forced another 1st shift sergeant for the
same position from 1400-1500 until the 7-3 sergeant finished their original
shift and was available to work the ordered position. The union argued that the
7-3 sergeant was not eligible to be forced for overtime that occurred before the
start of 2nd shift because they were not eligible to sign-up and
accept the overtime. A staff member may not accept or be forced for overtime
that conflicts with their regularly scheduled shift. An SCI Captain went as far
as to present untruthful statements to the arbitrator, claiming that he had
ordered Sgt. Rose in the past in the same manner that this Sergeant was
ordered. Those statements were proven false. The arbitrator affirmed the
union’s position and awarded the grievant comp. time for the incident.
Case #3
An
employee was forced for 3rd shift overtime out of seniority order.
An officer junior to the grievant left the institution without checking in with
supervisors. SCI management stated that they would not affirm the grievance
when it was originally filed because then they would have to write up the
employee that left without checking in and didn’t want to do that, because then
the union would grieve that discipline also. The union presented evidence that
the employee was not the junior officer on shift and since he was forced at
2145 the need for overtime was known in plenty of time to notify the junior
officer on shift. The arbitrator affirmed the union’s position and comp. time
was awarded to the grievant.
Case #4
An
employee was demoted without just cause. The union presented evidence that of
the 3 staff involved only the grievant was disciplined. The union also
presented evidence that the discipline was extremely excessive and not
progressive. Management spent 4 hours attempting to sway the arbitrator with
misinformation that was not relevant the grievance which was being heard. The
arbitrator affirmed the union’s position and restored the grievant to the rank
of Sergeant.
Case #5
An
employee received a 1 day suspension for an incident that occurred 3 days from
a similar incident. The union argued that the employer should have combined the
two incidents since they happened 3 days apart and had the same mitigating
circumstances. The arbitrator sided with management and upheld the discipline.
Case #6
An
employee was denied 230.36 benefits. The union argued that the employee did
everything correctly and should be made whole. Management argued that the
employee should have re-submitted the forms several months after the incident
when the employee was off work. The arbitrator sided with management and upheld
the denial of benefits.
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Following commentary provided by AFSCME Council 24 Local 122 President Katy Krumm;
The golden question I get asked day in and day out is, “What can the union do for me?” All of the people involved in the cases above have been career-long union members. They know the Golden Question isn’t ,“What can my union do for me?” It is, “What would happen to me without my union?” Without the support that comes from being in a union, management would have had free reign to discipline these members anyway they saw fit, but the union was there to hold them accountable for their actions and see that everyone was given a fair shake. Being part of a union means that no one has to stand alone. We are all in this together and by standing together we can effect a change in our workplace, whether management wants to admit or not. We are the majority, we have the voice, and that voice is the power as long as we stand by each other.
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
More details emerge about Obama's Monday rally in Madison
Wisconsin State Journal releases more details regarding President Obama's visit to Madison on Monday, November 5th.
More details emerge about Obama's Monday rally in Madison
More details emerge about Obama's Monday rally in Madison
Danny DeVito Joining Canvassers in La Crosse on Sunday
Danny De Vito will be here
Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2:00 p.m. in room 340 of Cartwright Center at UW-L.
Again, we want canvassers. The cast of "It's Always Sunny" will
be with Danny.
https://docs.google.com/a/ofawi.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGJWdkpVZEJiVVRvYjUzc09DalFxb2c6MQ#gid=0
Please use the following link
to volunteer or RSVP for events.
https://docs.google.com/a/ofawi.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGJWdkpVZEJiVVRvYjUzc09DalFxb2c6MQ#gid=0
Bruce Springsteen and oh yes, President Barack Obama in Madison on Monday
President
Barack Obama knows just how much Wisconsin matters. That’s why he’s
coming to Madison on Monday morning on the eve of this critical election.
He knows we can stop the Romney/Ryan attack on our values right here, right now.
He knows we can elect Tammy Baldwin, sending a true champion for the working people to the U.S. Senate.
The President will be in Madison on Monday morning to boost our momentum. Tammy Baldwin will join him on stage. And if that’s not enough star power for you, Bruce Springsteen will be on hand to play a few favorites.
The event is free, but you must have a ticket to get in. Click here to RSVP for your ticket.
The president also needs your help in cutting through the campaign commercial clutter by joining us a couple hours over the next 4 days to talk to neighbors to ensure they vote for our worker friendly candidates. Click here to show President Obama and Tammy Baldwin that AFSCME stands with them against the right-wing attack on working people.“
We are on the verge of turning the tide -- for the nation, and for the future of our own state.
Be part of history. Come out and see the president on Monday.
And sign up here to make history as we fight to get our state and nation moving forward again.
In solidarity,
PS. Don't wake up Wednesday morning wishing you had done more. Click here to make a difference.
This is a Wisconsin statutue 11.29 communication to members and subscribers. Paid for by AFSCME Council 11 and Wisconsin PEOPLE Conference PAC, Doug Burnett, Treasurer. Not authorized by any candidate, candidate's agent or committee.
He knows we can stop the Romney/Ryan attack on our values right here, right now.
He knows we can elect Tammy Baldwin, sending a true champion for the working people to the U.S. Senate.
The President will be in Madison on Monday morning to boost our momentum. Tammy Baldwin will join him on stage. And if that’s not enough star power for you, Bruce Springsteen will be on hand to play a few favorites.
The event is free, but you must have a ticket to get in. Click here to RSVP for your ticket.
The president also needs your help in cutting through the campaign commercial clutter by joining us a couple hours over the next 4 days to talk to neighbors to ensure they vote for our worker friendly candidates. Click here to show President Obama and Tammy Baldwin that AFSCME stands with them against the right-wing attack on working people.“
We are on the verge of turning the tide -- for the nation, and for the future of our own state.
Be part of history. Come out and see the president on Monday.
And sign up here to make history as we fight to get our state and nation moving forward again.
In solidarity,
|
Jim Garity, President AFSCME Council 40 Paulette Feld, President AFSCME Council 24 |
|
Rick Badger, Executive Director AFSCME Council 40 Marty Beil, Executive Director AFSCME Council 24 |
PS. Don't wake up Wednesday morning wishing you had done more. Click here to make a difference.
This is a Wisconsin statutue 11.29 communication to members and subscribers. Paid for by AFSCME Council 11 and Wisconsin PEOPLE Conference PAC, Doug Burnett, Treasurer. Not authorized by any candidate, candidate's agent or committee.
Friday, November 2, 2012
From DOA Regarding President Obama's Visit on Monday
Wisconsin Department of
ADMINISTRATION
November 2, 2012
Good afternoon,
President Barack Obama will be speaking in Madison on Monday, November 5. The event is planned downtown on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard from between 10-11 a.m. outside the City/County Building and the Madison Municipal Building (where the post office is located).
This email includes details about operations of State office buildings and parking in the downtown area. This information is current as of early afternoon on Friday. Please check the Department of Administration (DOA) website at www.doa.state.wi.us regularly throughout the weekend and Monday morning because this information is subject to change.
State Office Buildings
State office buildings will remain open. We recognize this event will cause delays in arriving to work, additional security and large crowds. Employees who do not work in State office buildings downtown may wish to avoid the area unless you are attending the event. If you have a meeting scheduled downtown on Monday, it should be rescheduled or cancelled because buildings will have limited access.
Security in the area will be increased starting on Sunday, November 4. The following streets and areas will be closed from Sunday morning at 11 a.m. to Monday afternoon, which will impact your commute to work, so please plan accordingly:
· Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
· Doty Street
· Wilson Street
· Main Street
· Capitol Square
At the recommendation of law enforcement, all State employees should wear their State ID until the conclusion of the visit.
Below is more information for specific State buildings downtown:
DHS Building - 1 West Wilson
Michael Huebsch
Secretary
ADMINISTRATION
November 2, 2012
Good afternoon,
President Barack Obama will be speaking in Madison on Monday, November 5. The event is planned downtown on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard from between 10-11 a.m. outside the City/County Building and the Madison Municipal Building (where the post office is located).
This email includes details about operations of State office buildings and parking in the downtown area. This information is current as of early afternoon on Friday. Please check the Department of Administration (DOA) website at www.doa.state.wi.us regularly throughout the weekend and Monday morning because this information is subject to change.
State Office Buildings
State office buildings will remain open. We recognize this event will cause delays in arriving to work, additional security and large crowds. Employees who do not work in State office buildings downtown may wish to avoid the area unless you are attending the event. If you have a meeting scheduled downtown on Monday, it should be rescheduled or cancelled because buildings will have limited access.
Security in the area will be increased starting on Sunday, November 4. The following streets and areas will be closed from Sunday morning at 11 a.m. to Monday afternoon, which will impact your commute to work, so please plan accordingly:
· Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
· Doty Street
· Wilson Street
· Main Street
· Capitol Square
At the recommendation of law enforcement, all State employees should wear their State ID until the conclusion of the visit.
Below is more information for specific State buildings downtown:
DOA Building - 101 East
Wilson Street
·
SAFETY: all blinds must be closed and staff must stay
away from windows on Monday. Security will be watching the area closely and
you must follow this safety precaution to avoid any safety risk to you and
your colleagues.
·
Currently, the
front entrances of the building and parking below the building will be
available.
· Please check the
DOA website at www.doa.state.wi.us throughout the weekend and Monday
morning for any updated information.
DHS Building - 1 West Wilson
· SAFETY: staff must stay away from windows on Monday.
Security will be watching the area closely and you must follow this safety
precaution to avoid any safety risk to you and your colleagues.
·
Employees may
enter in the back of the building at the 2B entrance.
· All front
entrances of the building will be closed to employees and the general public.
Therefore, the public will also not have the ability to obtain vital records
during this timeframe on Monday.
·
If you have a
parking space in the Monona Terrace parking ramp, you may access your spot from
the John Nolen Drive entrance only.
· DHS employees
should check their employee hotline 1-866-848-5112 and the DHS website for the most current information about Monday’s event.
State Capitol
·
SAFETY: all blinds must be closed and staff must stay
away from windows on Monday. Security will be watching the area closely and
you must follow this safety precaution to avoid any safety risk to you and
your colleagues.
·
The Capitol Square
will be closed starting on Sunday, November 5.
·
The Martin Luther
King, Jr. Boulevard entrance to the Capitol will be closed.
·
If you have a
parking space in the GEF1 or GEF2 building, you will be able to access your
parking spot.
Risser Justice Center &
Law Library – Main Street and MLK Jr. Boulevard
· SAFETY: all blinds must be closed and staff must stay
away from windows on Monday. Security will be watching the area closely and
you must follow this safety precaution to avoid any safety risk to you and
your colleagues.
· Employees must
enter the building from the Main Street entrance for the ramp.
· You may still
park in the parking ramp, but you will not be able to leave until after the
event is over and security has cleared the area.
Attending the Event
Employees who wish to attend
should ensure this is done on their own time and that they have obtained
supervisory approval.
Thank you for your patience. We
realize this poses some challenges with the short notice, but we appreciate
your understanding. Again, please check the DOA website at www.doa.state.wi.us
for any updates throughout the weekend and Monday. We will post any
additional information or changes on that website.
Thank you,Michael Huebsch
Secretary
Obama rally Monday will be on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
President Barack Obama's Election Day eve campaign rally in Madison will be held on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in front of the City County Building on Monday morning, local authorities told some office workers in the area on Friday.
Obama rally Monday will be on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Obama rally Monday will be on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Election Night Party for the La Crosse Area
We have received the following information regarding plans for an Election Night Party in La Crosse:
ELECTION NIGHT PARTY
Source: La Crosse County Democratic Party
ELECTION NIGHT PARTY
Don't miss celebrating with
other Democrats on Tuesday after the polls close at 8 p.m. DOORS WILL OPEN
AT 8 P.M.
Place: Radisson Hotel
Ballroom
Time: 8:00 p.m. until 1
a.m. Source: La Crosse County Democratic Party
Application Process | Emerge Wisconsin
AFSCME Council 24 is a proud supporter of Emerge Wisconsin and we encourage AFSCME Women to make a difference in future elections through the education and assistance of Emerge Wisconsin. If you have thought of running for an elected office, but did not know where to start or how to be effective in running for office, then this is the place to start.
Deadline for applying for the 2013 Emerge Wisconsin Class is Wednesday, November 14th, 2012.
P.S. Make sure you take advantage of Wisconsin's EARLY VOTE that ends today or ensure that you cast your votes on Tuesday, November 6th.
Application Process | Emerge Wisconsin
Deadline for applying for the 2013 Emerge Wisconsin Class is Wednesday, November 14th, 2012.
P.S. Make sure you take advantage of Wisconsin's EARLY VOTE that ends today or ensure that you cast your votes on Tuesday, November 6th.
Application Process | Emerge Wisconsin
Join in our GOTV efforts!
It’s crunch time! Let’s get out the vote for working families this weekend. Stop by one of our volunteer locations listed below, grab a walk packet or a phone, and get to work contacting voters.
Let’s mobilize and turn out the vote for Barack Obama, Tammy Baldwin and our local labor endorsed candidates.
Our ground game will make the difference on Election Day -- this Tuesday, November 6. See you on the doors brothers and sisters!
In Solidarity,
Phil Neuenfeldt, President
Stephanie Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer
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Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington & Ozaukee County
Canvassing Office: Milwaukee Area Labor Council: 633 S. Hawley Road, Milwaukee, WI 53214
Contact: Jocelyn Woodards - 414-520-0344; jwoodards@aflcio.org
Phone Bank Office: Wisconsin State AFL-CIO: 6333 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53213
Contact: Chris Czubkowski - 414-573-2170
Racine, Kenosha, Walworth & Rock County
Canvassing Office: Racine Labor Temple: 1840 Sycamore Avenue, Racine, WI 53406
Contact: Justin Geiger - 414-745-4177; jgeiger@wisaflcio.org
Canvassing Office: UAW Local 72: 3615 Washington Road, Kenosha, WI 53144
Contact: Carol Edelson - 202-320-1410; Cedelson@aflcio.org
Canvassing Office: Janesville Labor Temple: 1605 Center Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546
Contact: John Grier - 570-540-0836; jgrier@seiu32bj.org
Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Green, Columbia, Richland, Sauk, Grant, Iowa, & Lafeyette County
Canvassing Office & Phone Bank: Madison Labor Temple: 1602 S. Park Street, Madison, WI 53715 Contact: Greg Neil - 608-556-9521; gneil@wisaflcio.org
Canvassing Office: 258 Barstow Street, Horicon, WI 53032
Contact: Melissa Austin - 608-347-5320; melissa@scfl.org
Eau Claire, Chippewa, Clark, Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn, Pierce, Pepin, Buffalo, Trempeleau, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon & Crawford County
Canvassing Office: Eau Claire Labor Temple: 2233 Birch Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Contact: Andy Thompson - 715-831-3353; athompson@wisaflcio.org
Canvassing Office: IAMAW District 66: 1307 Market Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Contact: Gregory Fries - 631-896-9249; gfries@unitedny.org
Marathon, Wood, Portage, Juneau, Adams, Marquette, Waushara, Waupaca, Shawano, Menominee, Taylor, Lincoln, Langlade, Oneida, Forest, Vilas & Florence County
Canvassing Office: Wausau Labor Temple: 318 S. 3rd Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
Contact: Scott Wright - 920-450-2121; swright@wisaflcio.org
Canvassing Office: Laborers Hall: 220 Johnson Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Contact: Scott Wright - 920-450-2121; swright@wisaflcio.org
Brown, Kewaunee, Door, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Winnebago, Outagamie, Oconto, Marinette & Calumet County
Canvassing Office: Teamsters Local 662, 1546 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54302
Contact: Meredith Place - 202-425-2791; place@nalc.org
Canvassing Office: USW District 2: 1244A Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952
Contact: Meredith Place - 202-425-2791; place@nalc.org
Canvassing Office: Fond du Lac Labor: 50 E. Bank Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Contact: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309; ghinds@wisaflcio.org
Canvassing Office: Winnebago Labor Temple: 2211 Oregon St. #A3, Oshkosh, WI
Contact: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309; ghinds@wisaflcio.org
Douglas, Bayfield & Ashland Counties
Canvass Office & Phone Bank: ILA Local 1037 Union Hall; 424 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880 Contact: Judy Hack - 218-391-6116
Let’s mobilize and turn out the vote for Barack Obama, Tammy Baldwin and our local labor endorsed candidates.
Our ground game will make the difference on Election Day -- this Tuesday, November 6. See you on the doors brothers and sisters!
In Solidarity,
Phil Neuenfeldt, President
Stephanie Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer
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Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington & Ozaukee County
Canvassing Office: Milwaukee Area Labor Council: 633 S. Hawley Road, Milwaukee, WI 53214
Contact: Jocelyn Woodards - 414-520-0344; jwoodards@aflcio.org
Phone Bank Office: Wisconsin State AFL-CIO: 6333 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53213
Contact: Chris Czubkowski - 414-573-2170
Racine, Kenosha, Walworth & Rock County
Canvassing Office: Racine Labor Temple: 1840 Sycamore Avenue, Racine, WI 53406
Contact: Justin Geiger - 414-745-4177; jgeiger@wisaflcio.org
Canvassing Office: UAW Local 72: 3615 Washington Road, Kenosha, WI 53144
Contact: Carol Edelson - 202-320-1410; Cedelson@aflcio.org
Canvassing Office: Janesville Labor Temple: 1605 Center Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546
Contact: John Grier - 570-540-0836; jgrier@seiu32bj.org
Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Green, Columbia, Richland, Sauk, Grant, Iowa, & Lafeyette County
Canvassing Office & Phone Bank: Madison Labor Temple: 1602 S. Park Street, Madison, WI 53715 Contact: Greg Neil - 608-556-9521; gneil@wisaflcio.org
Canvassing Office: 258 Barstow Street, Horicon, WI 53032
Contact: Melissa Austin - 608-347-5320; melissa@scfl.org
Eau Claire, Chippewa, Clark, Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn, Pierce, Pepin, Buffalo, Trempeleau, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon & Crawford County
Canvassing Office: Eau Claire Labor Temple: 2233 Birch Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Contact: Andy Thompson - 715-831-3353; athompson@wisaflcio.org
Canvassing Office: IAMAW District 66: 1307 Market Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Contact: Gregory Fries - 631-896-9249; gfries@unitedny.org
Marathon, Wood, Portage, Juneau, Adams, Marquette, Waushara, Waupaca, Shawano, Menominee, Taylor, Lincoln, Langlade, Oneida, Forest, Vilas & Florence County
Canvassing Office: Wausau Labor Temple: 318 S. 3rd Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
Contact: Scott Wright - 920-450-2121; swright@wisaflcio.org
Canvassing Office: Laborers Hall: 220 Johnson Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Contact: Scott Wright - 920-450-2121; swright@wisaflcio.org
Brown, Kewaunee, Door, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Winnebago, Outagamie, Oconto, Marinette & Calumet County
Canvassing Office: Teamsters Local 662, 1546 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54302
Contact: Meredith Place - 202-425-2791; place@nalc.org
Canvassing Office: USW District 2: 1244A Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952
Contact: Meredith Place - 202-425-2791; place@nalc.org
Canvassing Office: Fond du Lac Labor: 50 E. Bank Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Contact: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309; ghinds@wisaflcio.org
Canvassing Office: Winnebago Labor Temple: 2211 Oregon St. #A3, Oshkosh, WI
Contact: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309; ghinds@wisaflcio.org
Douglas, Bayfield & Ashland Counties
Canvass Office & Phone Bank: ILA Local 1037 Union Hall; 424 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880 Contact: Judy Hack - 218-391-6116
Union Members Rally for President Obama
Hundreds of union members and activists held a rally Thursday afternoon in Green Bay to re-elect President Barack Obama. They see the election as a chance to save the power of unions. With the failed recall of Governor Walker and most Senate Republicans, and the survival of Act 10 - - the collective bargaining law -- which is now tied up in courts, unions have had a rough year. "It's been a little tough," Mark Cherney of United Steelworkers International acknowledged. "Hopefully it'll be a little better Tuesday." Union workers rallied as the AFL-CIO endorsed candidates and campaigned for President Obama, saying his re-election would mean big gains for unions.
Union Members Rally for President Obama
Union Members Rally for President Obama
Election Protection Smartphone App | General Pages | Election Protection
We need to ensure that you know your voting rights. With the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board currently conducting an investigation into allegations that the Romney-Ryan Campaign has published illegal training materials for their poll watchers in Wisconsin, we do not know what to expect from these poll watchers who will seek to disguise their support of the Romney-Ryan Presidential Ticket and possibly discourage voters who they view as supporters of the Obama-Biden Presidential Ticket from voting. For those of you with smartphones, a cool APP has been created to provide all the protection you will need in the palm of your hand. Follow the below link and check it out.
Election Protection Smartphone App
Election Protection Smartphone App
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Political payback? Nino Amato says Walker administration wants aging coalition muffled
An example of Governor Scott Walker's, YOU DO IT MY WAY OR ELSE...
For more than 35 years, the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups has advocated on behalf of the state's elderly, disabled and their families. … But the coalition and its current firebrand executive director, Nino Amato, now claim they're under siege from top officials in the Walker administration for sharply opposing the governor on several key issues, including Medicare reform and President Obama's Affordable Care Act. … State officials deny any vendetta against the coalition and say there are no irregularities in how funds have been disbursed for the various aging programs in the state. … But a series of documents, emails and letters suggest DHS employees, including chief legal counsel Mary Spear, worked behind the scenes to discredit the coalition and steer funds to a different aging group that falls more directly under control of the state.
Political payback? Nino Amato says Walker administration wants aging coalition muffled
For more than 35 years, the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups has advocated on behalf of the state's elderly, disabled and their families. … But the coalition and its current firebrand executive director, Nino Amato, now claim they're under siege from top officials in the Walker administration for sharply opposing the governor on several key issues, including Medicare reform and President Obama's Affordable Care Act. … State officials deny any vendetta against the coalition and say there are no irregularities in how funds have been disbursed for the various aging programs in the state. … But a series of documents, emails and letters suggest DHS employees, including chief legal counsel Mary Spear, worked behind the scenes to discredit the coalition and steer funds to a different aging group that falls more directly under control of the state.
Political payback? Nino Amato says Walker administration wants aging coalition muffled
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