AFT National has prepared a presentation on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The health insurance exchanges are due to be in place by October of 2013. ETF will probably be sharing information this summer on how it will impact state employees and retired state employees.
Union Begins with “U” – Calendar of Events
Know of any labor friendly events in your community that you would like to share with other members? Please email the details and links to: wpec-communication@aft-wisconsin.org
May 11, 2013 WPEC Communications Committee meeting 10:00-12:00, AFT-Building Madison
Support for the Union Labor News
Editorial Submitted by Bill Franks
On This Day in Labor History
Submitted by Diane Mandell
By studying the past, we may improve the future.
May 1, 1926:
Sign the Petition to Get Corporate Money out of Politics
Submitted by Sue Handrich-Herr
AFT-Wisconsin has joined the MoneyOutVotersInWI (MOVI) coalition with members from across our state to put Wisconsin on record to overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision and put us on the path to reclaiming our democracy.
Take this first step with us right now, and help us get big, secret money out of our elections.
Retirement for All
Submitted by Philip Anderson, Retiree
Being able to retire with some dignity and financial independence was once part of the American Dream. But for many people a secure retirement is slipping out of reach. Many experts claim we are facing a retirement crisis. The Internet is full of grim statistics.
Sign the Petition to Save Sick Leave at DHS
Submitted by Barb Smith
Encourage your friends and family to sign this petition to support DHS workers, and preserve earned benefits for all state employees. This is a public petition and may be used in communications with legislators and officials at the Dept. of Health Services. Sign before May 30 please!
New Attendance Policy at Dept. of Health Services
Submitted by Barb Smith
WPEC Convention News
Submitted by Greg Georg
On April 27th, held its 21st Annual Convention at the UW Pyle Center.
The business of the convention this year consisted of reports from WPEC officers and committees on their activities of the past year, a discussion of issues facing WPEC, nine proposed constitutional amendments, the election of delegates to the AFT-Wisconsin convention in October 2013, and nine proposed resolutions.
President’s Corner – Merger Update
Submitted by Greg Georg