As the Labor 2012 campaign heats up heading into the final weeks before Election Day on November 6, union members and community volunteers are working around the clock to elect pro-worker candidates.
Across the state, volunteers are picking up walk packets, dialing phones and grabbing flyers for the worksite in order to educate friends, family, co-workers and neighbors on working family candidates like President Barack Obama, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, who is running for U.S. Senate, and a host of other candidates who will fight for strong, middle class communities.
This week’s all-star volunteer is Mary Sorenson, of Eau Claire, who is a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 2398. Mary is a retired computer specialist who is making a difference in her community and country with her volunteer efforts.
“I believe that voting and volunteering with the Labor 2012 program encompasses a responsibility I feel to help others in our community and benefit those that are hard-working, middle class or struggling,” said Mary, on why she spends time volunteering.
If you want to join Mary, scroll below to find a volunteer location near you!
Zone 1: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington & Ozaukee County
Office: Milwaukee Area Labor Council: 633 S. Hawley Road, Milwaukee, WI 53214
Contact: Jocelyn Woodards - 414-520-0344; jwoodards@aflcio.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Office: Wisconsin State AFL-CIO: 6333 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53213
Contact: Chris Czubkowski - 414-573-2170
Predictive Dialer Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Zone 2: Racine, Kenosha, Walworth & Rock County
Office: Racine Labor Temple: 1840 Sycamore Avenue, Racine, WI 53406
Contact: Justin Geiger - 414-745-4177; jgeiger@wisaflcio.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Office: UAW Local 72: 3615 Washington Road, Kenosha, WI 53144
Contact: Carol Edelson - 202-320-1410; Cedelson@aflcio.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Office: Janesville Labor Temple: 1605 Center Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546
Contact: John Grier - 570-540-0836; jgrier@seiu32bj.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
Zone 3: Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Green, Columbia, Richland, Sauk, Grant, Iowa, & Lafeyette County
Office: Madison Labor Temple: 1602 S. Park Street, Madison, WI 53715
Contact: Greg Neil - 608-556-9521; gneil@wisaflcio.org
Canvass
Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Predictive Dialer Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.;3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Office: 258 Barstow Street, Horicon, WI 53032
Contact: Melissa Austin - 608-347-5320; melissa@scfl.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Zone 4: Eau Claire, Chippewa, Clark, Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn, Pierce, Pepin, Buffalo, Trempeleau, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon & Crawford County
Office: Eau Claire Labor Temple: 2233 Birch Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Contact: Andy Thompson - 715-831-3353; athompson@wisaflcio.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Office: IAMAW District 66: 1307 Market Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Contact: Armando Monterrosa - 646-339-6436; amonteerosa@seiu32bj.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Zone 5: Marathon, Wood, Portage, Juneau, Adams, Marquette, Waushara, Waupaca, Shawano, Menominee, Taylor, Lincoln, Langlade, Oneida, Forest, Vilas & Florence County
Office: Wausau Labor Temple: 318 S. 3rd Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
Contact: Scott Wright - 920-450-2121; swright@wisaflcio.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Office: Laborers Hall: 220 Johnson Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Contact: Sally Wylie - 715-451-0616
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m
Zone 6: Brown, Kewaunee, Door, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Winnebago, Outagamie, Oconto, Marinette & Calumet County
Office: Green Bay Labor Temple: 1570 Elizabeth Street, Green Bay, WI 54302
Contact: Meredith Place - 202-425-2791; place@nalc.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Office: USW District 2: 1244A Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952
Contact: Meredith Place - 202-425-2791; place@nalc.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Office: Fond du Lac Labor: 50 E. Bank Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Contact: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309; ghinds@wisaflcio.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday,
October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 3-6pm
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Office: Winnebago Labor Temple: 2211 Oregon St. #A3, Oshkosh, WI
Contact: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309; ghinds@wisaflcio.org
Canvass Schedule:
- Monday, October 8: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday,
October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 3:00pm to 6:00pm
- Sunday, October 14: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Zone 7: Douglas, Bayfield & Ashland Counties
Office: ILA Local 1037 Union Hall; 424 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880
Contact: Judy Hack - 218-391-6116
Canvass & Phone Schedule:
- Wednesday, October 10: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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