Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Blog

Rally for Healthcare Saturday

Don’t let Congress strip healthcare from millions of Americans. True freedom is having access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage despite having a preexisting condition. With the Affordable Care Act’s repeal moving in the Senate, it is time to stand together to save healthcare. On Medicare & Medicaid’s 52nd birthday it’s time to call for “Medicare-for-All.”

Please join Wisconsinites including the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, Citizen Action of Wisconsin and SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin as we make an urgent call for publicly run health coverage to beat back the corporate private insurance industry. 

WHAT:          Medicare-for-All Rally

WHEN:          11:00 AM--12:00 PM, Saturday, July 29

WHERE:        WFNHP Office

                       9620 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis

You can also RSVP and invite others using Facebook or the Citizen Action of WI website.

Fast Facts

Republicans in Congress are rushing to approve legislation with breathtaking speed that would kick millions off their health care coverage, increase premiums and threaten access for Americans with pre-existing conditions.

Millions of Americans Would Lose Health Coverage. Repealing the Affordable Care Act would strip coverage from 23 million Americans and could collapse insurance markets.

The Wealthy Would Gain Massive Tax Breaks. The Republican proposal maintains the tax on union-negotiated health plans, leading to higher costs for middle-class families. But the same proposal gives the top .1%, those who make more than $3.75 million a year, a $200,000 tax cut.

Older Workers Would Pay More. The proposal includes an age tax that lets insurers charge older Americans five times as much as younger adults. It also reduces financial assistance for paying premiums, putting lower-income Americans in their 50s and 60s at risk of not being able to afford coverage.

Medicaid Funding Would Be Cut. The Republican plan would force cuts to Medicaid coverage for people who desperately need it. That includes long-term care for America’s seniors and more than one-third of American children.

In Solidarity,

Phil Neuenfeldt, President

Stephanie Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer

Protect Wisconsin jobs, Protect Prevailing Wage

 

 

Prevailing Wage sets the standard for fair wages in construction projects, ensuring that projects are completed on-time, on-budget, with wages that support local communities and local working families. Repealing Prevailing Wage disproportionately impacts veterans. After serving our country, many vets build their career in the construction trades. When you take away Prevailing Wage, you’re taking wages out of the pockets of hardworking construction workers, many of whom are veterans who have fought for our freedom.  

WATCH. Hear from proud Wisconsin Laborer and veteran Daren as he explains the importance of prevailing wage.

Prevailing Wages save taxpayers money because highly skilled and highly trained Wisconsin workers get the job done right the first time.

Don’t let out of state workers take our jobs. Email your legislators and tell them to protect Wisconsin jobs, protect Prevailing Wage.

Prevailing Wage in Wisconsin lifts up working families. Proud, skilled labor equals strong investment in our communities, in our families and in our future. Fair Prevailing Wage standards are a key link between safe infrastructure and strong communities, helping to ensure skilled, talented workers build high-quality infrastructure safely and on time.

Don’t let politicians make it easier for out of state firms to take away good Wisconsin jobs. Protect Wisconsin jobs. Email your legislators and voice your support for Prevailing Wage in Wisconsin.

Prevailing Wage works for Wisconsin by creating value through good wages for workers, stability for contractors and safe buildings for citizens. Protecting Prevailing Wage laws are essential for safe communities and strong families.