Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Blog

Recall Opportunities: July 30 and 31

Northeast Wisconsin Region

Green Bay (SD2)
2256 Main St     
Office Phone #920-469-1944
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon and 3pm
Email:  GBnortheast@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Kaukauna (SD2)
We Are Wisconsin, 131 E.2nd St.
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon and 3pm
Office Phone #920-469-1944
Email:  GBnortheast@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Rhinelander (SD12)
We Are Wisconsin, 315 South Oneida Ave., Suite 215                     
Saturday – 10am and 1pm
Sunday  - 12Noon           
Office Phone # 715-513-9515
Email:  SD12@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Merrill (SD12)
We Are Wisconsin, 1018 ½ E. Main
Office Phone # 715-513-9515
Email:  SD12@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Antigo (SD12)
We Are Wisconsin, 800 5th Ave
Saturday – 10am and 1pm
Sunday – 12Noon
Office Phone #715-513-9515
Email:  SD12@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Northwestern Wisconsin Region

Hudson (SD10)
901 4th Street,  #101      
Saturday – 10am and  1pm
Sunday – 12Noon           
Email:  sd10@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW


River Falls  (SD10)
111 West Walnut St.      
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon, 2pm and 4pm
Email:  sd10@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Menomonie (SD10)
105 N. 21st Street
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon, 2pm, and 4pm
Email:  sd10@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW


Central Wisconsin

Baraboo (SD14)
We Are Wisconsin Office, 215 8th Ave   
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  1pm
Email:  Sd14@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Waupaca (SD14)
We Are Wisconsin Office,  221 N. Main St.
Sunday –  1pm and 4pm
Email:  Sd14@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Ripon (SD14) - Office
311 Watson Ave
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday – 1pm and 4pm
Email:  Sd14@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Wautoma (SD14)
Wautoma WWII Memorial
Saturday – 1pm
Email:  Sd14@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Fond du Lac (SD18)
Winnebagoland Uniserv,  325 Trowbridge Dr      
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon and 4pm
Office Phone #920-215-1634
Email:  SD18@allianceforabetterwi.org  
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Oshkosh (SD18)
105 Washington Ave
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday – 12Noon and 4pm
Office Phone #920-215-1634
Email:  SD18@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Milwaukee Region
Milwaukee (SD8)
We are WI, 6918 W. Brown Deer Road   
Saturday – 10-6pm
Sunday – 12Noon – 6pm
Office Phone #(414) 640-1932
Email: SD8@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Milwaukee (SD8)
Milwaukee Area Labor Council, 633 S. Hawley Road
Saturday – 9am-4pm
Office Phone #414-771-7070 x12
Email:  SD8@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Southeastern Wisconsin Region
Kenosha  (SD22)
UAW Local 72, 3615 Washington Rd.  
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon and 3pm
Email:  sd22@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Southwestern Wisconsin Region
Madison
Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street
Saturday – 9:30am – 6pm
Sunday – 11am – 8pm
Office Phone #608-206-9451
Email:  wawmadison@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

               
La Crosse (SD32)
423 Jay Street   
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon and 3pm
Email:  sd32@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Truth Tour gets Cooking in Milwaukee

The Wisconsin Truth Tour pulled into the Milwaukee Area Labor Council lot yesterday, July 26, for an activist meeting, rally and cook-out. Over brats, hamburgers and watermelon union and community members came together to discuss how Walker’s Darling, Alberta Darling, is putting corporations above people and taking Wisconsin in the wrong direction.

Last February, Alberta Darling voted to strip hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin’s union workers of their rights to collectively bargain for a better life – ignoring her constituents and the people of Wisconsin who took to the streets in overwhelming numbers to demand an end to the rights-stripping bill.

As the chair of the Joint Finance Committee, Darling spearheaded a budget that cuts hundreds of millions of dollars from our children's public schools - the largest cuts to education in Wisconsin history.

Darling also voted to raise taxes on working families and seniors while at the same time supporting hundreds of millions in tax giveaways to corporations and the super rich.

“It all goes back to the theme of an extreme power grab,” explained Phil Neuenfeldt, President of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO, to a group of recall activists before the evening rally.

First they bust the unions, the last remaining check on corporate power, then they make it harder for the people of Wisconsin to vote and to top it off they change the legislative maps in order to consolidate power and tip electoral districts in their favor for the next decade. It is clear why we need to take our government back. We need to stop this blatant attack on our freedom and democracy.

“We are mighty in thought, presence and the work we are doing every day,” explained Sheila Cochran, Secretary-Treasurer of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council. “They call us special interest, well they are right, we do have the special interest of the working people of Wisconsin in mind.”

A local steelworker activists spoke to the amount of momentum building for working families as we head into the final 13 days to recalling “The Walker 6” on August 9. “In the last two weeks alone I have seen a huge uptick in momentum for the people of Wisconsin. People are getting on our train.”

The Wisconsin Truth Tour will continue criss-crossing the state with stops in La Crosse, Hudson and Eau Claire next week.

Click here for TMJ4’s coverage of the event

 

Upcoming Stops on the Wisconsin Truth Tour

Monday, August 1 - La Crosse: 5:30 pm. Rally, Cameron Park, Corner of King & 4th Street

Tuesday, August 2 - Hudson: Meeting with local activists, 5:30 p.m., 901 4th Street #10 Wednesday August 3 - Eau Claire: Meeting with local activists , 5:30 p.m., Eau Claire Labor Temple - 2233 Birch Street

“Wisconsin Truth Tour” Picks up Speed Criss-Crossing State

Wisconsinites have been gathering in local communities across the state to learn how their fellow community members are impacted by recent changes in Wisconsin policy.  After hearing stories of how their friends and neighbors have been negatively affected by Scott Walker and GOP Legislator’s aggressive and radical agenda, community members have taken to the streets in support of working family candidates for the summer recall elections.

Last night the Wisconsin Truth Tour stopped in Kenosha for an evening rally and canvass kick-off.

John Scott, a middle school teacher from Racine, took to the mic to explain why he had come down to the Truth Tour:

“I have worked at a lot of places with a lot of people who are being hurt by Walker’s programs and extreme agenda.  As more people begin to see what is coming down, more are saying  – ‘not in our Wisconsin.’  That is why we are out on the doors talking to our neighbors every week.  They may have the money, but we have the people.” 

Whether it is the teacher from Kenosha, the corrections facility worker from Merrill, the librarian from Oshkosh or the steelworker from Tomahawk – Wisconsinites are learning from each other and are united to take their state back in August. 

“If we don’t have the right to collectively bargain, we don’t have democracy,” explained Roger Krah, a retired UAW Local 72 member who worked at Chrysler.  

The Wisconsin Truth Tour began in Green Bay on July 16.  Since then it has stopped in Merrill, Portage, Oshkosh and Kenosha.  Today, July 26, the tour will be in Milwaukee at 4:30 p.m. at the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, 633 S. Hawley Road.  The first week of August the Wisconsin Truth Tour will visit Hudson, La Crosse and Eau Claire. 

The budget, passed in June, calls for the deepest cuts to Wisconsin schools, healthcare and communities in the history of Wisconsin.  At the same time it raises taxes on seniors and working families by $70 million and gives an estimated $300 million in corporate giveaways.  For a complete list of losses to working families since January visit:  http://wisaflcio.typepad.com/Losses.pdf

For pictures of the Wisconsin Truth Tour:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisaflcio

Wisconsin Truth Tour Schedule
Saturday, July 16:  Green Bay   
Wednesday, July 20:  Merrill
Thursday, July 21:  Portage
Saturday, July 23:  Oshkosh
Monday, July 25:  Kenosha – 5:00 pm rally and cook-out, 3615 Washington Road
Tuesday, July 26:  Milwaukee – 4:30 pm rally and cook-out, 633 S. Hawley Road
Monday, August 1:  La Crosse - 5:30 pm. Rally, Cameron Park, Corner of King & 4th Street
Tuesday, August 2:  Hudson -  Meeting w. Local Labor Leaders & Activists, 5:30 p.m., 901 4th Street #10
Wednesday August 3:  Eau Claire

Oshkosh Gets the Truth

Last Saturday, July 23, The Wisconsin Truth Tour stopped in Oshkosh for an activist meeting, BBQ and rally.  Over brats and hotdogs community members discussed the local impact of Gov. Walker’s devastating budget and recent policy changes. 

After a long-term strategy meeting and rally, volunteers hit the doors in support of Wisconsin State AFL-CIO endorsed candidate Jessica King.  Jessica King will face an August 9 special election agaisnt “Walker 6” union-buster Randy Hopper in the 18th Senate District.  Click here for more information on recall elections including dates, candidates and Senate District maps. 

 “People are finally starting to see how harmful this extreme agenda is for Wisconsin families. Folks are losing their jobs and schools are getting cut.  The only jobs that seem to be created with Scott Walker and Randy Hopper are temporary, low paying jobs that can’t support a family,” said Paulette Feld, a librarian at UW Oshkosh and member of AFSCME Council 24. 

“This is why it’s so important that we spend the next three weeks talking to our neighbors, coworkers, friends and family about why we have to vote on August 9.  On August 9, we will vote to recall Hopper and send Jessica King to the senate in order to represent middle class interests.” 

Phil Neuenfeldt, President of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO echoed the importance of taking Wisconsin back on August 9. 

"It's very important that working people band together, continue coming together and take Wisconsin in the right direction.  A lot of rights were taken away from individuals, and we feel these recall elections will go a long way to restoring democracy to our state."

The Wisconsin Truth Tour will make stops in Milwaukee and Kenosha this week.  On Monday, July 25, the Truth Tour will sponsor a 5:00 pm cook-out and rally at  UAW Local 72 - 3615 Washington Road, Kenosha.

On Tuesday, July 26, the Truth Tour will be in Milwaukee for a 4:30 p.m. BBQ and rally at the Milwaukee Area Labor Council at 633 S. Hawley Road.

Join us as we travel the state to give citizens a chance to have their voice heard!  There’s music, food, and fun but a serious awareness of the wrong direction our state is moving in. 


Local media coverage of the Wisconsin Truth Tour:

“Truth Tour” Traveling Across State, Fox 11 News Green Bay.

Wisconsin Truth Tour Kicks Off in Green Bay, Green Bay Progessive.

Jim Holperin, Kim Simac recall election campaigns take off,Wausau Daily Herald.

Amid recall elections, AFL-CIO plans bus tour to protest Walker budget and 'union busting', Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.   

Canvass Times: July 23 and 24

Northeast Wisconsin Region

Green Bay (SD2)
2256 Main St   
Office Phone #920-469-1944
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon and 3pm
Email: GBnortheast@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Kaukauna (SD2)
We Are Wisconsin, 131 E.2nd St.   
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon and 3pm
Office Phone #920-469-1944
Email:  GBnortheast@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
 
Rhinelander (SD12)
We Are Wisconsin, 315 South Oneida Ave., Suite 215       
Saturday – 10am and 1pm
Sunday  - 12Noon   
Office Phone # 715-513-9515
Email:  SD12@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
Merrill (SD12) –
We Are Wisconsin, 1018 ½ E. Main
Office Phone # 715-513-9515
Email:  SD12@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
Northwestern Wisconsin Region

Hudson     (SD10)
901 4th Street,  #101   
Saturday – 10am and  1pm
Sunday – 12Noon   
Email:  sd10@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
River Falls  (SD10)
111 West Walnut St.    
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon, 2pm and 4pm
Email:  sd10@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
Menomonie (SD10)
105 N. 21st Street
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon, 2pm, and 4pm
Email:  sd10@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
 
Central Wisconsin
Baraboo (SD14)
We Are Wisconsin Office, 215 8th Ave   
Saturday – 10am and 1pm
Sunday –  1pm
Email:  Sd14@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
Waupaca (SD14)
Saturday –10am and 1pm
Sunday –  1pm
Email:  Sd14@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Ripon (SD14) - Office
311 Watson Ave
Saturday – 10am and 1pm
Sunday – 1pm
Email:  Sd14@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
Wautoma (SD14)
Saturday – 1pm
Email:  Sd14@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
Fond du Lac (SD18)
Winnebagoland Uniserv,  325 Trowbridge Dr   
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon and 4pm
Office Phone #920-215-1634
Email:  SD18@allianceforabetterwi.org   
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
Oshkosh (SD18)
105 Washington Ave
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday – 12Noon and 4pm
Office Phone #920-215-1634
Email:  SD18@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
Milwaukee Region
Milwaukee (SD8)
We are WI, 6918 W. Brown Deer Road   
Saturday – 10-6pm
Sunday – 12Noon – 6pm
Phone:  (414) 640-1932
Email: SD8@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

Milwaukee (SD8)
Milwaukee Area Labor Council, 633 S. Hawley Road
Saturday – 9am-4pm
Office Phone #414-771-7070 x12
Email:  SD8@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
Southeastern Wisconsin Region

Kenosha  (SD22)
UAW Local 72, 3615 Washington Rd.  
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon and 3pm
Email:  sd22@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
Southwestern Wisconsin Region

Madison
Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street
Saturday – 9:30am – 6pm
Sunday – 11am – 8pm
Office Phone #608-206-9451
Email:  wawmadison@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW

La Crosse (SD32)
423 Jay Street   
Saturday – 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Sunday –  12Noon and 3pm
Email:  sd32@allianceforabetterwi.org
http://bit.ly/onlinesignupforWAW
 
 

Wisconsin Truth Tour in Oshkosh this Saturday!

This Saturday, July 23, the Wisconsin Truth Tour will stop in Oshkosh for a 11:25 a.m. BBQ and 1:00 pm rally.  The event will take place at the Winnebago Labor Council Hall at 2211 Oregon Street in Oshkosh.  Following the rally, there will be canvass opportunities in support of Jessica King.

Jessica King is challenging Senator Randy Hopper, the union-busting Senator who voted to raise taxes on seniors and working families by $70 million and slash education for our children by $800 million --  while giving millions in tax breaks to out-of-state corporations and Wisconsin’s wealthy elite. 

Jessica King will stand up for middle class families and call for shared sacrifice from all to balance our budget.  She will fight to protect local communities and ensure our children have the necessary funds for a first-class education. 

The Wisconsin Truth Tour is a statewide bus tour that is giving citizens a chance to speak out on how they have been personally impacted by ‘The Walker 6’ and the devastating budget they voted for.  The Truth Tour has stopped in Green Bay, Merrill and Portage.  Over the next week and a half the tour will stop in Milwaukee, Kenosha, La Crosse and Hudson.   (see below for a list of dates) 

What:  Wisconsin Truth Tour BBQ cook-out and rally.  Canvass to follow

Where:  Winnebago Central Labor Council Hall, 2211 Oregon Street

When:  Saturday, July 23
             11:25 a.m. BBQ
             1:00 pm rally

 

The Wisconsin Truth Tour Schedule:

Saturday, July 23:  Oshkosh
Monday, July 25:  Kenosha
Tuesday, July 26:  Milwaukee
Monday, August 1:  La Crosse
Tuesday, August 2:  Hudson

Wisconsin Truth Tour: Portage Roundtable

The Wisconsin Truth Tour rolled into Portage yesterday evening for a worker roundtable. Local activists and volunteers gathered to discuss successes, challenges and best practices going forward.

Activists shared their experiences on the doors and noted the rural nature of their area. “Many people have a long commute to work in this area and face a long drive to the polls, it is essential we discuss voting plans with everyone we talk to,” noted one volunteer.

Confusion over polling places came up as one of the most talked about issues on the doors. "Lots of people are unsure of where to vote, we must get this information to every Wisconsinite"  stressed one union activists from Montello.  The group brainstormed creative ways to get polling information across.  Many people do not have internet access so this information must be quickly disseminated in many different ways.  This way every Wisconsinite can participate in democracy on August 9.

Portage residents noted intimidation and confusion at the polls around ID cards. This calls attention to the need to educate citizens on the new voter ID law and for increased voter protection at the polls. Click here for a question and answer sheet on Voter ID that you can share with your friends and family. NOTE:  You DO NOT need a photo ID to vote in the summer recall elections but you will be asked for one.

Volunteers explained that there can be confusion from political ads.  Since it can be hard to separate fact from political slinging, the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO has compiled a comprehensive list of losses to Wisconsin families since January.  The list is directly based on and cited with specific legislative statutes passed by ‘The Walker 6’ who now face an August 9 recall election.  

One of the most creative ideas from the meeting was an idea to engage women voters. Every Thursday in Ripon, women volunteers gather for a women canvassing women event. The group knocks on women's doors and discusses the harm 'The Walker 6'  has done to Wisconsin women and children.

“Walk a Mile in a Woman’s Shoes” meets at 6:00 pm at 311 Watson Street in Ripon.  Volunteers walk in honor of a woman they know who has been negatively affected by a recent policy change in Wisconsin.  Group members can also call 10-15 of their women friends and discuss the upcoming recall elections.

"Walk a Mile in a Woman's Shoes" could spread to every recall district in Wisconsin. Women:  Grab some friends and head to your local recall office!  

Wisconsin Truth Tour Rocks Merrill

Merrill residents gathered in Normal Park this evening for a community discussion and rally as the Wisconsin Truth Tour rolled into town.  Before taking to the streets in support of Senator Jim Holperin, union and community members discussed the losses accrued to Wisconsin working families under Scott Walker. 

“This is not just about unions,” said Rich McAllister from Tomahawk.  “This is about basic rights and taking a stand to protect Wisconsin’s middle class.  My wife is a school teacher and the way teachers have been villainized is shameful.  These are some of the best individuals in the community and we blame our financial problems on them?  It does not make sense.” 

Doug Curtis, a worker at Lincoln Hills youth facility and member of AFSCME Council 24 explained “thanks to Jim Holperin I have a job and I didn’t have to leave my community.  Walker’s cuts are going to hurt everyone I work with.  Money that would go into local communities, children’s college tuition funds and supplies for schools that won't be there.  However, this isn’t about money and it never has been, this is about basic rights.  Walker is painting me as one of the haves.  I have a 13 year old truck and a $65,000 house that I will die before I pay off, yet I am a have.  It is time we stand up for Jim Holperin just as he stood up for us.” 

“At what time did teachers, nurses and fire fighters become the problem?” asked Mahlon Mitchell, President of the Wisconsin Professionals Fire Fighters Association.  “Let’s talk about the real problem – the deregulation of banks and Wall Street.” 

As part of the rally, activists introduced themselves to three people they did not know and asked them why they were there.  Fact sheets on losses to Wisconsin families under Walker's reign were also handed out to the crowd.

“This is what solidarity is all about,” said Phil Neuenfeldt, President of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO.  “People meeting one another, talking with one another, learning about one another, and standing up for one another.” 

The Wisconsin Truth Tour will stop in Portage tomorrow evening for a worker roundtable and Oshkosh this Saturday for a 11:30 am BBQ and 1:00 pm rally at 920 Oregon St., Oshkosh.

All abroad the Wisconsin Truth Tour Express!

*Thursday, July 21: Portage
* Saturday, July 23: Oshkosh
* Monday, July 25: Kenosha
* Tuesday, July 26: Milwaukee
* Monday, August 1: La Crosse
* Tuesday, August 2: Hudson

Wisconsin Truth Tour Rolls into Merrill

The Wisconsin Truth Tour Express will roll into Merrill today at 5:00 p.m.  The bus will be stopping at Normal Park (corner of Center Ave and 6th Street) for a community cook-out and discussion. 

 

Over brats and hotdogs local union and community members will discuss the impact of Scott Walker's budget and how the recently enacted proposals have impacted their everyday lives.

The community is coming together to learn how their friends, family and neighbors have been affected by recent changes in Wisconsin policy.

 

A rally will follow the cook-out.  After the rally, community members will take to the streets in support of Senator Jim Holperin, who faces a recall election on August 16.  Senator Jim Holperin stood up for the people of Wisconsin last February and took dramatic action in an attempt to block the union-busting, collective bargaining bill.  Now Senator Holperin faces Kim Simac, a tea-party organizer in a recall election forced by corporate special interests.

 

Come on down to Merrill's Normal Park at 5:00 pm for music, food and fun!  Take part in the statewide tour which is giving citizens a chance to speak out and make their voice heard.  See you tonight!

 

Next Steps on the Wisconsin Truth Tour

* Wednesday, July 20: Merrill
* Thursday, July 21: Baraboo
* Saturday, July 23: Oshkosh (11:30 am BBQ and 1:00 pm rally @ 2920 Oregon St., Oshkosh)
* Monday, July 25: Kenosha
* Tuesday, July 26: Milwaukee
* Monday, August 1: La Crosse
* Tuesday, August 2: Hudson

Seven for Seven!

Momentum rolls on for Wisconsin working people as Senator Dave Hansen sails to victory in the first of the Wisconsin recall races.   Senate District 30 -- Green Bay including parts of Brown, Oconto and Marinette counties -- overwhelming stood with Dave Hansen, member of the Fabulous 14 Senators who stood with Wisconsin workers last February in order to block the collective bargaining bill.   

With the help of working families and dedicated grassroots volunteers Hansen easily defeated Republican challenger David Vanderleest in the first of 9 recall elections being held this summer.

Last week, in a Democratic primary all 6 Wisconsin State AFL-CIO endorsed candidates made it through for an August 9 election date, today with Sen. Dave Hansen the people of Wisconsin are 7 for 7!  See below for a list of endorsed candidates.

A win in Hansen's district continues to show that the people of Wisconsin are serious about taking our state back this summer.  Wisconsinites are standing together in the streets and at the polls to put a stop to Scott Walker and GOP Legislature’s extreme agenda.  It is clear that many in the Wisconsin Legislature are working on the behalf of corporate interests instead of the people of Wisconsin.  Today’s vote shows that Wisconsinites are pulling together to stop the attacks on our local communities, schools, and healthcare, and that the people will restore democracy to Wisconsin on August 9.

“The people of Green Bay are sending a strong message to undemocratic leaders who are ramming through attacks on Wisconsin workers and communities,” said Phil Neuenfeldt, President of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO.  “Wisconsin will not stand for it.   Today’s results show that momentum is continuing to build for working family candidates as we head into the August general elections and that voters are serious about turning this state around.” 

For more information on recalls including key dates and polling locations visit:
http://wisaflcio.typepad.com/wisconsin-state-afl-cio-blog/2011/07/recall-101.html

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Endorsed candidates 

•    Fred Clark - Senate District 14
•    Dave Hansen - Senate District 30
•    Jim Holperin  - Senate District 12
•    Jessica King - Senate District 18
•    Shelly Moore - Senate District 10
•    Nancy Nusbaum - Senate District 2
•    Sandy Pasch - Senate District 8
•    Jennifer Shilling - Senate District 32
•    Bob Wirch - Senate District 22