Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Blog

Russ Visits Union-Made in America Specialties!

Photo Caption:  Russ Feingold talks with Rosemarie Brunner, owner of Union-Made in America Specialties, a unionized small business in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. 

Russ Feingold, Wisconsin candidate for U.S. Senate, stopped by Union-Made in America (UMA) Specialties a unionized small business in Pewaukee, Wisconsin that specializes in union-made apparel, promotional gear, screen printing and embroidery. Russ spoke out against bad trade deals like the Trans-Pacific Partnership that hurt Wisconsin workers by shipping good jobs overseas.

“I’m proud to be a Badger and proud to support union-made in the USA,” Russ told a group of media present at the shop.  “We need to start over on the TPP.  TPP is not a fair deal and hurts Wisconsin.  My opponent (Ron Johnson) couldn’t wait to vote to Fast Track this bad trade deal.  I’ve always been independent on this issue, I opposed NAFTA.  I am glad to see that across the political spectrum it’s becoming obvious that TPP is a rotten deal.” 

Russ also talked about the need to continue to make things in America and to support workers by raising the minimum wage. 

During Russ's visit Phil Neuenfeldt, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, was on hand to talk through details with Rosemarie about an upcoming order for Wisconsin AFL-CIO Convention bags. 

 

Join us to make a difference

Our Labor 2016 voter outreach program is underway and union members are ready to educate and mobilize Wisconsin voters this election season. Around the state, the Wisconsin AFL-CIO is hosting phone banks and canvasses. Stop in to make phone calls or grab a walk packet and go door-to-door in support of union-approved candidates like Hillary Clinton and Russ Feingold.

Click here for volunteer opportunities in the month of August.

Working people are taking this historic 2016 election very seriously, and the Working America Coalition is launching the most comprehensive electoral program in our history. When working people are inspired, there is no political force in America more powerful!

Here’s a snapshot of election activities across the state this weekend and early next week.  

 

Saturday, August 6

MILWAUKEE

What: Canvass

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Wisconsin AFL-CIO, 6333 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee

RSVP: Emily Mueller, 414-745-8343, [email protected]

 

KENOSHA

What: Canvass

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: UAW 72, 3615 Washington Rd, Kenosha

RSVP: Isaac Gobern, 919-449-4072, [email protected]

 

MADISON

What: Canvass

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Madison Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street, Suite 212, Madison

RSVP: Justin Geiger, 414-745-4177, [email protected]

 

EAU CLAIRE

What: Canvass

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Eau Claire Labor Temple, 2233 Birch Street, Eau Claire

RSVP: Andy Thompson, 715-831-3353, [email protected]

 

WAUSAU

What: Canvass in 86th Assembly District

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Wausau Labor Temple, 318 South 3rd Avenue, Suite 9, Wausau

RSVP: Sabrina Johnson, 715-572-5660, [email protected]

 

GREEN BAY

What: Canvass

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: WEAC BLUE Offices, 1136 North Military Avenue, Green Bay

RSVP: Wendy Strout, 262-385-8473, [email protected]

 

Monday, August 8

MILWAUKEE

What: Canvass and Phone Banking

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Wisconsin AFL-CIO, 6333 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee

RSVP: Emily Mueller, 414-745-8343, [email protected]

 

WAUSAU

What: Canvass and Phone Banking

Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Wausau Labor Temple, 318 South 3rd Avenue, Suite 9, Wausau

RSVP: Sabrina Johnson, 715-572-5660, [email protected]

 

Tuesday, August 9

MILWAUKEE

What: Canvass and Phone Banking

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Wisconsin AFL-CIO, 6333 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee

RSVP: Emily Mueller, 414-745-8343, [email protected]

 

Mark your calendars now. Click here to find a good time to stop in at one of our canvass or phone banks across the state.

The candidates who advocate for better wages and benefits, strong union rights and a more just economy, will win this November—and America's union members and progressive allies are pounding the pavement and working the phones for candidates who will work hard for working families.

Join us this election cycle if you’re ready to make a difference for Wisconsin’s working people!

Early Voting Information

Early voting for the August, 9, 2016 Partisan Primary election continues this week. In-person absentee voting will continue at Municipal Clerk’s offices around the state until close of business or 5:00 p.m. (whichever is later) on Friday, August. 5. Be sure to check office hours before heading to cast your vote.

Find your Municipal Clerk’s office.

View your sample ballot.

Statewide union-approved candidates.

The Wisconsin AFL-CIO has interviewed candidates running for office and has made a recommendation based on a candidate’s commitment to raising wages, protecting collective bargaining rights and creating good, family-supporting jobs for Wisconsin workers.

Note: You will be required to show acceptable photo ID when voting by in-person absentee ballot or regular ballot for the August 9 primary election. A new ruling allowing voters without IDs to cast their ballot by affidavit will not take effect until the November 2016 general election.