Wisconsin State AFL-CIO releases new TV ad

The Wisconsin state AFL-CIO has launched a new TV ad against Gov. Scott Walker’s plan that would erase almost all collective bargaining rights for most public workers. Here’s the ad:

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Concerned about Gov. Walker’s assault on the middle class? Here’s what you can do to help, part 2

Earlier today I noted what you could do to show your support for Wisconsin’s public employees, and here’s more that you can do. You can start by “signing” One Wisconsin Now’s online petition opposing Gov. Walker’s efforts to punish public employees for the fiscal irresponsibility of legislators. If you’re interested,…

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Why it’s important to have strong labor unions

At the heart of Gov. Scott Walker’s budget “repair” proposal are measures which would weaken Wisconsin’s public employee unions by curtailing their rights to collectively bargain, and while the measures are targeted at the state’s public employee unions, there’s not much stopping Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans here in Wisconsin…

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Concerned about Gov. Walker’s assault on the middle class? Here’s what you can do to help

If you’re outraged/upset/concerned/whatever else about the assault on middle class families in Wisconsin thanks to Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget “repair” bill, there is something you can do. You can call 1-877-753-5578 (toll free) to speak to your State Senator and ask them to oppose taking away the rights of…

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Sullivan issues statement on Walker’s assault on middle class families

Here’s Milwaukee County Executive candidate Jim Sullivan’s statement on Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to punish public employees for the bad fiscal choices made by legislators in Madison: “The working men and women of Wisconsin have the right to collectively bargain for good wages, quality health care, and decent retirement benefits….

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