This shutdown is now on day 25 (as of January 16, 2019) – the longest in U.S. history Here’s latest information and developments about the shutdown. The Shutdown Rundown… In case you missed it: Over two thousand union members, federal employees and every day Americans rallied and marched on the White House in Washington, D.C. […]
Read More →The Shutdown Rundown – Day 25 – the longest Federal Shutdown in U.S. history
on January 16, 2019in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: 25, afge, border wall, family, family supporting jobs, federal, federal employees, federal government, J. David Cox Sr, lockout, longest, shutdown, trump, union, unpaid work
90 very real direct effects of the partial government shutdown
on January 16, 2019in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: 90, afge, Donald Trump, federal, partial government shutdown, shutdown, suffering, trump, union
Entire article here: https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/10/politics/shutdown-effects-list/index.html Federal workers are more concentrated in some states Employees of federal departments affected by the shutdown per 100,000 workers
Read More →Remembering George H.W. Bush’s Commitment to Public Service – from AFLCIO
on December 11, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: 41, afl-cio, funeral, George H.W. Bush, president of the united states, Public Service
from the AFL-CIO Blog President George H.W. Bush was recently laid to rest at a state funeral with full honors befitting a former President of the United States. Remembrances were received from across the political spectrum, but one thing that all can agree on is that Bush lived a life that was devoted to public […]
Read More →Stop Walker and GOP leaders in assembly from dismissing the will of voters
on December 3, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: aflcio, crybabies, gop, human rights, lame-duck, p2, RespectMyVote, union, vote, walker, wipolitics, WIPowerGrab, wisaflcio, wiunion, wwaflcio, WWBD
On his way out the door, Gov. Scott Walker and Republican leaders in the state assembly are dismissing the will of voters and playing politics by calling a lame-duck special session to take away critical pieces of Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ authority before he takes office. State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin […]
Read More →Governor-elect Evers starts the Good Work of a Good Governor
on November 29, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: afscme, children, dcf, DMCPS, election, evers, Paul Spink, public employees, safety, wisconsin, wisconsin governor, wisconsin politics
During the hard work that brothers & sisters in Wisconsin performed in assisting with the successful campaign to get rid of Scott Walker and get Tony Evers elected the question was asked, “what if we win the governor’s mansion but the GOP retains the lower chambers? What good have we done?” And, as everyone knows, […]
Read More →Here’s what happens if Trump sells the Post Office
on November 16, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: apwu, family supporting jobs, nalc, post office, us mail, USPS, White House
Have you heard about the White House’s plan to sell off the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)? Sounds crazy, right? But it’s true. * A corporate post office would be bad for all of us. It could mean you don’t get your mail every day—maybe only every third day—even for critical deliveries like prescription medicines. You […]
Read More →Tammy Baldwin: The Senator for Wisconsin’s Working Families
on November 5, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: baldwin, family friendly, independent contractors, labor, legislation, tammy baldwin, union, us senate
This November’s elections are shaping up to be among the most consequential in recent U.S. history. Here are some of the key reasons why Sen. Tammy Baldwin from Wisconsin is one of the best candidates for working people: After graduating from Smith College, she worked on pay equity issues in the Wisconsin governor’s office. She led efforts against unfair trade […]
Read More →Reclaiming the Wisconsin Idea – October 9, 2018
on October 3, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: education, family supporting, la follette, progressive, union, university, wisconin idea
Reclaiming the Wisconsin Idea 5:30 pm October 9, 2018 UW La Crosse Student Union Room 3314 – Includes a Panel Discussion Click Here for More Info and Join Us on the 9th!
Read More →The History Making 30th Binennial Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Convention
on September 28, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: afl-cio, family supporting jobs, Phil Neuenfeldt, politics, Stephanie Bloomingdale, tammy baldwin, trumka, union, wisconsin, women
Delegates to the 30th biennial Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Convention made history by electing Stephanie Bloomingdale (AFT) as the state federation’s first-ever woman president. She will serve alongside newly elected Secretary-Treasurer Dennis Delie (USW). Speaking at the convention, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka (UMWA) honored the fighting spirit of retiring Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Phil Neuenfeldt and […]
Read More →National Manufacturing Day – 2018
on September 28, 2018in Western WI AFL-CIO News Archivetags: blue-collar, labor, manufacturing, National Manufacturing Day, union, us census
On National Manufacturing Day, America recognizes American manufacturers and their workers who drive our economy, strengthen our national security, and give meaning to the famous phrase, ‘Made in the USA.’ The day also highlights the many new and exciting opportunities for future generations to create the next wave of world-class American products. The largest employment […]
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