All of Wisconsin’s Democratic Senators are standing in solidarity with workers today. In a historic move all 14 Dem. Senators have left the state in order to slow down Walker’s extreme plan to strip workers of their collective bargaining rights.
Republicans hold the majority in the State Senate but the legislative body needs a quorum of twenty in order to vote on a bill. Since all Senators have gone missing, the Senate cannot vote on Special Session Senate Bill 11 – the attack on Wisconsin’s middle class. The Senate has convened for the evening and the fight for rights continues for another day.
Crowds are continuing to grow in Madison as people near and far are lending their voice to the fight for worker rights.
What are your plans for tomorrow? If you are in the area be sure to join the rally at noon at the Capitol. Union members along with AFL-CIO President Trumka will be speaking.
(Top Photo: Thousands rally as day four of protests continue in Madison. Bottom Photo: Union Painters stand in solidarity with public employees. Photo Credit: Karen Hickey)
these punk ass democrap reps are running like chickens on a farm. grow a pare and get your sorry asses back to work and stand accountable for what needs to be done assholes. Cut the budget> teachers are way over paid and need to share the burden with the private sector.
Posted by: Donnie | 02/17/2011 at 08:05 PM
The senators took the only path they could under the current administration and legislative body to ensure the proposed legislation would receive an honest, open review by their constituents. Not cowardly but practical!
Posted by: C Quick | 02/17/2011 at 09:08 PM
I live at the farthest corner of the country, but I couldn't be prouder of my brothers and sisters making a stand to protect the rights and dignity of working Americans. This assault on the basic principle that an honest working man deserves a fair day's pay is a malignant cancer that must be stopped. Stand strong Wisconsin.
Posted by: Elias | 02/17/2011 at 09:42 PM
Donnie, evidently they didn't get get paid enough to teach you how to spell or capitalize. You must have also miss the class on the Democratic process, where people get to discuss, negotiation and compromise. Dictator Walker and his henchmen are not allowing this process.
Posted by: Cathy | 02/18/2011 at 08:29 AM
Way to go. Thank you for taking a stand for us. The senators are slowing the process so more people can know all the facts. People stand up and be heard.
Posted by: Laura Reed | 02/18/2011 at 08:48 AM
What a bunch of cowards these democrats are! They are paid to do a job and they are not doing it. Running away is an insult to the democratic process. The voters have spoken--by electing a majority of republicans. Now the unions are trying to take away my voice. Shame on them. God bless Scott Walker and his resolve to actually do what he promised in his campaign.
Posted by: Jennifer | 02/19/2011 at 03:23 PM