Apr 03
Join us at “Rebuild Wisconsin” on Saturday, May 19 in Milwaukee. It’s a giant block party for our movement and Wisconsin! Join Van Jones, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, comedian Lee Camp, folk singer Grace Weber and more amazing, local artists, musicians, poets, and community leaders. Hip-hop artist Jasiri X will debut “You’re Fired,” a new song dedicated to Governor Walker. You can …
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May 09
It’s time to fire up for the final act in our historic stuggle to take back our house. Scott Walker continues to rake in millions from out-of-state billionaires. It’s going to take every ounce of grassroots energy we have to beat back Walker’s dirty campaign dollars. So come join us for food, music, speakers, and …
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May 09
You probably saw news stories recently about how Representative Paul Ryan’s budget proposal would “steal from the poor, give to the rich, attack women, children and working families.”
Or about a rally protesting the American Legislative Exchange Council’s paid ads defending Florida’s “kill at will” legislation. Or upcoming “spring training” events for the Occupy Wall …
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May 09
By Kevin Gundlach, SCFL President
It was an undertaking SCFL never faced before: 44 endorsed candidates primarily running for School Board and County Board seats, spread out through five counties. Due to the Republican presidential primary, there was a real potential for a huge Tea Party turnout. Labor had to respond to the challenge.
And …
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May 09
Book review by Ron Blascoe
Van Jones’ premise is that we need to build a broad-based grassroots movement in this country that is capable of pressuring politicians to do the right thing. But, we also have to elect politicians who are susceptible to our pressure. That is, first we have to re-elect Barack Obama.
His …
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Apr 13
Gov. Scott Walker’s administration has been devastating for Wisconsin citizens. This summary by the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO covers some of the major losses for middle income and working class families over the last year. It details how the public policies promoted by the Walker administration represent a radical departure from Wisconsin values and traditions. Click here for “Losses” full-length …
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Apr 03
Inspired by the fight for workers’ rights in Madison and Occupy Wall Street, the 99% will rise up this spring.
Our economy is broken. The 1% are amassing more wealth and influence than ever and far too many of our leaders refuse to do what it takes to make the system work for the …
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