Saturday, October 15, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Daily Kos: Wisconsin: Bill introduced to restore collective bargaining rights
This bill is posted in the SEPAC Action Center. Feel free to use the SEPAC Action Center to make contact with your legislator's and urge them to do what is right, support the bill and begin to "right" the ship of Wisconsin values.
Daily Kos: Wisconsin: Bill introduced to restore collective bargaining rights
Daily Kos: Wisconsin: Bill introduced to restore collective bargaining rights
Senate Democrats, Republicans to be targeted in round 2 of recalls - JSOnline
SEPAC endorses and supports the RECALL OF WALKER. However, as of this posting, SEPAC has not reviewed or taken any position on a recall of any additional state senators. SEPAC most likely, but again, has not made any formal decision, will not support any recall of any state representative because they are all up for re-election in 2012.
Senate Democrats, Republicans to be targeted in round 2 of recalls - JSOnline
Senate Democrats, Republicans to be targeted in round 2 of recalls - JSOnline
Thursday, October 13, 2011
WisBusiness.com: Gov. Walker: Weekly radio address: Making government more efficient
SCOTT WALKER wants to tout a small $100,000 savings to date for the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). What he does not tell you is about the great amounts of money that has been spent for additional, security equipped Chevrolet Suburbans that he uses in a secret service style motorcade for his safety as he travels the State of Wisconsin.
SCOTT WALKER is certainly not a popular person, but his security concern is having eggs and rotten tomatoes thrown at him. For that, he adds well equipped Chevrolet Suburbans and a host of State Troopers. Now that expenditure is a waste of taxpayer dollars.
WisBusiness.com: Gov. Walker: Weekly radio address: Making government more efficient
SCOTT WALKER is certainly not a popular person, but his security concern is having eggs and rotten tomatoes thrown at him. For that, he adds well equipped Chevrolet Suburbans and a host of State Troopers. Now that expenditure is a waste of taxpayer dollars.
WisBusiness.com: Gov. Walker: Weekly radio address: Making government more efficient
Legislature may not allow voters to receive ballots by email - JSOnline
When changing laws in "haste", then you make "waste". Now the Wisconsin GOP needs to fix their own mistake with allowing absentee ballots by email.
Legislature may not allow voters to receive ballots by email - JSOnline
Legislature may not allow voters to receive ballots by email - JSOnline
Corrections secretary says vacation time not in jeopardy
Contact Steven Williams at swilliams@wseu-24.org if you would like to receive a copy of the Secretary's two memorandum's.
Corrections secretary says vacation time not in jeopardy
Corrections secretary says vacation time not in jeopardy
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Bill would bring back collective bargaining
The Democrats are giving it a try, but it is unlikely that Wisconsin Republicans will agree with them, at least in the Assembly. Watch the SEPAC website for more on this issue. It is worth our engagement to possibly make it happen.
Bill would bring back collective bargaining
Bill would bring back collective bargaining
Republican lawmaker's proposal would change how Wisconsin awards electoral votes | Appleton Post Crescent | postcrescent.com
No matter how this republican wants us to believe that it will benefit President Obama, if that were true, they would not write it up and push for implementation. Since January of 2011 the Wisconsin GOP under the leadership of SCOTT WALKER has been changing voter laws to benefit their re-elections or hopefully to save themselves from recall elections.
Republican lawmaker's proposal would change how Wisconsin awards electoral votes Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
Republican lawmaker's proposal would change how Wisconsin awards electoral votes Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
Consumer groups, attorneys criticize proposals backed by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Republicans | Appleton Post Crescent | postcrescent.com
Every day that the GOP remains in majority control here in Wisconsin us consumers continue to be at risk. Now we will be limited even more on protecting ourselves from bad medications. The Wisconsin GOP wants us to think we will save money if we are limited from suing a pharmaceutical company because of a bad medication.
Maybe, just maybe, it may be something to consider if the savings were passed onto the consumer in the form of much lower prices, but we know it most certainly will not. This is yet another way to protect the pharmaceutical companies, to increase their profits in order that these politicians can get nice contributions for their campaigns.
Consumer groups, attorneys criticize proposals backed by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Republicans Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
Maybe, just maybe, it may be something to consider if the savings were passed onto the consumer in the form of much lower prices, but we know it most certainly will not. This is yet another way to protect the pharmaceutical companies, to increase their profits in order that these politicians can get nice contributions for their campaigns.
Consumer groups, attorneys criticize proposals backed by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Republicans Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
AFSCME Sec./Treasurer Lee Saunders to Appear on MSNBC "PoliticsNation" at 5pm CDT
This is just a heads-up to let you know that Secretary-Treasurer Saunders will be on MSNBC’s “PoliticsNation” show tonight (6 pm EST). He will be talking about this weekend’s rally and march for jobs in Washington, DC (commemorating the Martin Luther King memorial); the need to keep fighting for the American Jobs Act; and our support for Occupy Wall Street and similar gatherings now taking place across the country.
Governor Walker responds to recall effort against him | News - Home
Now he says he is taking Wisconsin Workers seriously. SEPAC would like to see him sitting at home, unemployed, thinking about how he should have taken Wisconsin Workers seriously before even submitting his anti-collective bargaining legislation.
Governor Walker responds to recall effort against him News - Home
Governor Walker responds to recall effort against him News - Home
"Walker recall may also target Kleefisch " by Latest News -- GazetteXtra
This does not seem to be an important task in that the Lt. Governor is more or less a show piece. If WALKER were recalled the democratic challenger would be Governor and would have control.
Of course, the Lt. Governor could be a thorn in ones side, but the Governor could strip the Lt. Governor of several tools thus limiting the Lt. Governor's abilities.
"Walker recall may also target Kleefisch " by Latest News -- GazetteXtra
Of course, the Lt. Governor could be a thorn in ones side, but the Governor could strip the Lt. Governor of several tools thus limiting the Lt. Governor's abilities.
"Walker recall may also target Kleefisch " by Latest News -- GazetteXtra
Momentum, timing play roles in decision to go after Walker - JSOnline
This is a good, more in depth news story about the recall effort.
Momentum, timing play roles in decision to go after Walker - JSOnline
Momentum, timing play roles in decision to go after Walker - JSOnline
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The decision has been made; RECALL SCOTT WALKER!
The decision that has not yet been made is; who will challenge him? However, at this point in time one would think that the old lady who always asked; "where's the beef" could probably very easily defeat SCOTT WALKER.
The best candidate that would literally trounce SCOTT WALKER has stated he will not challenge SCOTT WALKER in a recall election. That person is former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold. The last poll to matchup Feingold against Walker had Feingold winning 57% to 42%.
Other names now floating around to challenge SCOTT WALKER, but with no confirmed positions of any of these people are;
Also, on another note, it is being rumored that the inner circle for president Obama has great concerns about the recall election in Wisconsin during the presidential election. SEPAC can simply say that we would have been willing to listen to those concerns had President Obama done something tangible during the beating that Wisconsin public employees and many other Wisconsinites were taking when SCOTT WALKER and the Fitzgerald Brothers attacked the majority of Wisconsinites. Now however, we feel the recall of SCOTT WALKER is of greater importance, even if we want President Obama to be re-elected in 2012. Wisconsinites have had enough and need to do everything in their power to oust SCOTT WALKER from his dictatorship, as soon as possible.
The best candidate that would literally trounce SCOTT WALKER has stated he will not challenge SCOTT WALKER in a recall election. That person is former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold. The last poll to matchup Feingold against Walker had Feingold winning 57% to 42%.
Other names now floating around to challenge SCOTT WALKER, but with no confirmed positions of any of these people are;
- Peter Barca, Assembly Minority Leader
- Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Mayor
- Jon Erpenbach, State Senator
- Kathleen Falk, former Dane County Executive
- Ron Kind, U.S. Congressman from the 3rd CD
- Dave Obey, Retired U.S. Congressman from the 7th CD
Also, on another note, it is being rumored that the inner circle for president Obama has great concerns about the recall election in Wisconsin during the presidential election. SEPAC can simply say that we would have been willing to listen to those concerns had President Obama done something tangible during the beating that Wisconsin public employees and many other Wisconsinites were taking when SCOTT WALKER and the Fitzgerald Brothers attacked the majority of Wisconsinites. Now however, we feel the recall of SCOTT WALKER is of greater importance, even if we want President Obama to be re-elected in 2012. Wisconsinites have had enough and need to do everything in their power to oust SCOTT WALKER from his dictatorship, as soon as possible.
The Associated Press: Wis. Assembly Speaker Fitzgerald to run for Senate
Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald cannot read or hear. He thinks he can win the U.S. Senate seat held by Senator Herb Kohl because he carried through on the anti-collective bargaining bill. More than half of the voters who will vote in his election support recalling Scott Walker because of his introduction of the anti-collective bargaining bill. Now how does Jeff Fitzgerald think he will sway those same voters to vote for him when they want to oust his own leader? Well, stupid is what stupid is...
The Associated Press: Wis. Assembly Speaker Fitzgerald to run for Senate
The Associated Press: Wis. Assembly Speaker Fitzgerald to run for Senate
Democrats to Seek Recall of Wisconsin Governor - WSJ.com
Title of this news story should read, in part; "Democrats and Wisconsin Workers"...
Democrats to Seek Recall of Wisconsin Governor - WSJ.com
Democrats to Seek Recall of Wisconsin Governor - WSJ.com
Camp Wellstone Training in Eau Claire - Learn How to Recall Walker
Want to learn the skills to recall Gov. Walker? Want to learn to be a community organizer and leader on issues- such as the Walker recall? Want to learn how to manage a professional campaign or be a candidate yourself?
If so, you're invited to attend:
Camp Wellstone in Eau Claire!
October 21-23, 2011
Eau Claire Labor Temple
2233 Birch Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Hosted by Wisconsin Progress, colaition partner of AFSCME Wisconsin.
Camp Wellstone is an intensive and energizing training program that is open to anyone interested in gaining practical skills in progressive political action. Over 16,000 people have graduated from the camps since they began in 2003, and we have held camps in 39 states to date.
This 2.5 day training, running from 3-9pm Friday, 9am-6pm Saturday, and 9am-3:30pm Sunday, combines lectures from highly experienced trainers, stimulating exercises, and interactive simulations. We're counting on you to organize around issues that matter, help build campaigns for the future, and elect progressive candidates to office.
During the camp, participants divide into three tracks:
Track 1: Electoral Campaigns: Tools and Tactics for Success
Track 2: Citizen Activism: Grassroots Advocacy and Organizing
Track 3: Being a Candidate: How to Run and Win a Progressive Campaign
Follow this link to register online:
http://wellstone.org/training-calendar/camp-wellstone-eau-claire
If so, you're invited to attend:
Camp Wellstone in Eau Claire!
October 21-23, 2011
Eau Claire Labor Temple
2233 Birch Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Hosted by Wisconsin Progress, colaition partner of AFSCME Wisconsin.
Camp Wellstone is an intensive and energizing training program that is open to anyone interested in gaining practical skills in progressive political action. Over 16,000 people have graduated from the camps since they began in 2003, and we have held camps in 39 states to date.
This 2.5 day training, running from 3-9pm Friday, 9am-6pm Saturday, and 9am-3:30pm Sunday, combines lectures from highly experienced trainers, stimulating exercises, and interactive simulations. We're counting on you to organize around issues that matter, help build campaigns for the future, and elect progressive candidates to office.
During the camp, participants divide into three tracks:
Track 1: Electoral Campaigns: Tools and Tactics for Success
Track 2: Citizen Activism: Grassroots Advocacy and Organizing
Track 3: Being a Candidate: How to Run and Win a Progressive Campaign
Follow this link to register online:
http://wellstone.org/training-calendar/camp-wellstone-eau-claire
The hit for state workers - JSOnline
Been reading the news about recalling Governor Scott Walker over the past few hours? Well read this news story and you, as a state employee should be on your feet asking where can I sign the pledge to recall WALKER. If you are not wanting to recall WALKER then you must be off in some other world. Please read this news story.
The hit for state workers - JSOnline
The hit for state workers - JSOnline
Walker recall effort to get under way Nov. 15 - JSOnline
Visit the SEPAC website to read the AFSCME Wisconsin press release. (http://www.wseu-sepac.org)
Walker recall effort to get under way Nov. 15 - JSOnline
Walker recall effort to get under way Nov. 15 - JSOnline
AFSCME | AFSCME's McEntee: “Politicians Who Block Jobs Will be Out of Work Come November 2012”
We have a great deal of political work to do in 2012. We hope you are up for the fight to start the process of winning back America for the Worker's and more specifically, to change the faces in Wisconsin politics.
AFSCME AFSCME's McEntee: “Politicians Who Block Jobs Will be Out of Work Come November 2012”
AFSCME AFSCME's McEntee: “Politicians Who Block Jobs Will be Out of Work Come November 2012”
Please Call Your Senators Right Now: 1‑888‑665‑9823
We’ve just learned that the Senate will vote today on the American Jobs Act. This bill would put hundreds of thousands of people back to work immediately rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure and keep 300,000 teachers, police officers and other first responders on the job. The bill would also extend unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed for an additional year. The bill pays for these job-creating measures by instituting a 5.6% surtax on annual household incomes above $1 million. President Obama has noted that the American Jobs Act would be “fully paid for, asking millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair share.”
Please call right now and tell your Senators to vote yes to get this jobs bill moving! 1‑888‑665‑9823
Chuck Loveless
AFSCME Legislative Director
Please call right now and tell your Senators to vote yes to get this jobs bill moving! 1‑888‑665‑9823
Chuck Loveless
AFSCME Legislative Director
Effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will start Nov. 15 | Appleton Post Crescent | postcrescent.com
Visit the SEPAC website to view the AFSCME press release regarding the recall of SCOTT WALKER.
Effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will start Nov. 15 Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
Effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will start Nov. 15 Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
Monday, October 10, 2011
WPR Headline Story - Changes made to workplace wellness bill
This bill says that the State of Wisconsin does not financially need the help to maintain a employee wellness program. Therefore, it is assumed that one exists. Can anyone tell us about their employer sponsored wellness program within their agency?
WPR Headline Story - Changes made to workplace wellness bill
WPR Headline Story - Changes made to workplace wellness bill
Attorney objects to metal detectors in Wisconsin Capitol | Appleton Post Crescent | postcrescent.com
Concealed weapons SHOULD BE ALLOWED within the State Capitol. After all, that is where the laws of our society are drafted, submitted and in some cases, like the recent carry-conceleade law, are passed into law. It is only fitting that people entering the State Capitol be allowed to carry concealed weapons so long as all provisions of the new law are met and complied with.
What is Governor Scott Walker afraid of, "non-compliance" by a person carrying a concealed weapon? Is he afraid that someone might get hurt or worse, killed? Should have been thinking of those things when this law was created rather than the Wisconsin GOP flexing their "because we can" muscle and just making it happen.
Attorney objects to metal detectors in Wisconsin Capitol Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
What is Governor Scott Walker afraid of, "non-compliance" by a person carrying a concealed weapon? Is he afraid that someone might get hurt or worse, killed? Should have been thinking of those things when this law was created rather than the Wisconsin GOP flexing their "because we can" muscle and just making it happen.
Attorney objects to metal detectors in Wisconsin Capitol Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Looking for Support in Milwaukee
On Tuesday, Oct 11, the Milwaukee Common Council will vote on an Ordiance that would require that 25% of our public contracts go to people of color, women or small businesses located in the city of Milwaukee. This means hundreds of thousands of dollars of increased opportunities for Milwaukee residents. Join us at 11:30 at City Hall (Corner of Water and Wells downtown) to fight for this historic legislation as the first step towards passing a comprehensive Milwaukee Jobs Act that will ensure equal opportunity and economic security for all Milwaukee residents.
For questions please call Jennifer Epps at 414-213-7574
For questions please call Jennifer Epps at 414-213-7574
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