Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Blog

WI AFL-CIO Endorses Tammy Baldwin in 2024 Senate Race

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At a gathering of union leaders from various sectors at Ingeteam, Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale announced the labor federation’s endorsement of Senator Tammy Baldwin for re-election in 2024.

President Bloomingdale observed, “Tammy knows that the true strength of our American economy lies in the security and well-being of our workers. She understands and supports the role unions play in promoting that security. Senator Baldwin is a tireless champion of working people in Wisconsin. At each and every opportunity, Tammy Baldwin has stood up and spoken out to protect and promote a made-in-Wisconsin, made-in-America economy. She understands the undeniable connection between good jobs for our families and strong communities for our state.”

Senator Baldwin’ endorsement comes with a promise—we’ve got your back. Wisconsin’s union men and women will be out there, knocking on doors, having workplace conversations, and doing all we can to get out the vote to keep Tammy Baldwin in the United States Senate.

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“IBEW Local 2150 union members are proud to support elected leaders like Tammy Baldwin who work to create good jobs and economic opportunity for workers,” said Jim Meyer, IBEW Local 2150 Business Manager.  “IBEW 2150 members are fueling the next wave of renewable energy manufacturing and building made in America EV chargers here in Wisconsin thanks to initiatives supported by Tammy Baldwin and signed into law by President Biden.”

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In her response, Senator Baldwin said, “Wisconsin workers are the backbone of our state and I’m laser focused on delivering them good paying Made in Wisconsin jobs. I’m honored to receive the Wisconsin AFL-CIO’s endorsement and proud to stand with them as we fight for more jobs, higher wages, and better benefits for all of our workers.”

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Get involved with our Wisconsin AFL-CIO on-the-ground mobilizing efforts to support pro-worker leaders like Tammy Baldwin. Sign up today at wisaflcio.org/mobilize.

Wisconsin AFL-CIO Endorses Tammy Baldwin in 2024 Senate Race

At a gathering of union leaders from various sectors at Ingeteam, Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale announced the labor federation’s endorsement of Senator Tammy Baldwin for re-election in 2024. President Bloomingdale observed, “Tammy knows that the true strength of our American economy lies in the security and well-being of our workers. She understands and supports the role unions play in promoting that security. Senator Baldwin is a tireless champion of working people in Wisconsin. At each and every opportunity, Tammy Baldwin has stood up and spoken out to protect and promote a made-in-Wisconsin, made-in-America economy. She understands the undeniable connection between good jobs for our families and strong communities for our state.”

In her response, Senator Baldwin said, “Wisconsin workers are the backbone of our state and I’m laser focused on delivering them good paying Made in Wisconsin jobs. I’m honored to receive the Wisconsin AFL-CIO’s endorsement and proud to stand with them as we fight for more jobs, higher wages, and better benefits for all of our workers.”

IBEW Local 2150 members at Ingeteam, Inc., where the Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorsement announcement was made, proudly make the only wind turbines that are fully built in the United States. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act's Buy American compliance standard championed by Senator Baldwin, Local 2150 members will also manufacture electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the facility. This new investment will support hundreds of good paying Wisconsin jobs over the next five years.

Stand with OPEIU Local 39 Members on Strike

Over 450 union members of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39 are on an unfair labor practice strike at CUNA Mutual Group in Madison. OPEIU Local 39 members have been attempting to negotiate a fair contract with their employer since February of 2022 and have been working without a contract for over 400 days.  

Stand with OPEIU Local 39 working families on strike in Madison:  

• Join workers on the picket line. Picket lines will be held from 7am to 6pm at CMFG’s offices on 5910 Mineral Point Road while the strike is in effect. Picket Line starts today Friday, May 19. Resumes Monday, May 22. Parking available at Garner Park, corner of Mineral Point Road and South Rosa Road.

• Click here to sign the Wisconsin AFL-CIO solidarity petition in support of CUNA Mutual workers.  

• Click here to send a letter to the CMFG Board of Directors telling them that this fight is important to you in the community and urge them to settle a fair contract immediately.

Earlier today, Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale, issued the following solidarity statement with the workers of OPEIU Local 39:  

“OPEIU Local 39 members at CUNA Mutual in Madison are on strike for good union jobs to remain in Wisconsin, for quality and affordable healthcare for all, for fair wages, and for the ability to retire with dignity after a lifetime of work. As union men and women, we do not take the decision to strike lightly. The history of our union movement has clearly demonstrated that only by standing shoulder to shoulder have working people gained the family-supporting wages, pay equity and other benefits which we are rightly due. The Wisconsin labor movement proudly stands in solidarity with our sisters and brothers of OPEIU Local 39 on strike at CUNA Mutual as they take brave action to secure a fair contract. We urge CUNA Mutual to come to the table and negotiate in good faith.”

Show your support for OPEIU Local 39 striking workers today. Stop by the picket line, sign the solidarity petition and send a letter.

Together, we stand as one united labor movement to make gains in our workplaces through the power of collective bargaining, collective action, and strong unions.

Additional Budget Listening Sessions!

Governor Tony Evers has announced four additional listening sessions to hear directly from Wisconsinites as he prepares the 2023-25 Biennial Budget, scheduled to be introduced in the Legislature on February 15. The Governor is calling the state-wide listening sessions the “Doing the Right Thing” tour.

Following three sessions that the Governor held in December, there will be additional listening sessions in Wausau, Superior, Eau Claire, and one virtual. At each session, the Governor and members from his Administration will listen and receive feedback about how the State Budget affects us, our families, and our communities.  

Make your voice heard and help shape the 2023-25 State Budget by participating in the Doing the Right Thing Listening Tour, details below:

 

Virtual Budget Listening Session
Wednesday, January 11, at 6 p.m.
Register to attend here. 

Budget Listening Session in Wausau
Thursday, January 12, at 5:30 p.m.  
Register to attend here.

Budget Listening Session in Superior
Tuesday, January 17, at 5:30 p.m.  
Register to attend here.  

Budget Listening Session in Eau Claire
Wednesday, January 18, at 5:30 p.m. 
Register to attend here.