From the Ashes – The Phoenix is Rising
From the Ashes – The Phoenix is Rising
Submitted by Mark Kuechler
News
'Voter Registration Legislation
April 30, 2013. Representative Terese Berceau and Senator Tim Cullen sent
to all state legislators a proposal to allow county clerks to appoint county–wide Special Registration Deputies (SRD). They are seeking co-sponsors.
Contact your legislator urging him/her to support this effort to encourage voting rather than trying to suppress it.
Scholarships Available from SCFL
The South Central Federation of Labor has announced the availability of four $1,0000 scholarships. The application deadline is June 26, 2013. Eligibility criteria includes:
-- Must be a member or child of a member who belongs to an affiliated union (WPEC is an affiliated union),
-- Must live or work in Dane, Sauk, Iowa, Dodge, Jefferson or Columbia county,
-- Must not have already received a post-secondary degree.
Circuit Court Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Take Act 10 Lawsuit
April 25, 2013. The fourth district court of appeals has asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to take up the appeal of Judge Juan Colas' decison regarding Act 10.
2013 WPEC Convention & District Meetings
SAVE THE DATE! The WPEC Convention is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at the Pyle Center.
District meetings will be held in March.. For information on the annual meeting in your district, see below or contact your district rep.
Constitutional Amendment 1 - Form [Clean-up proposed by Constitution Com]
2013 Professional Development Day
Save the Date! The SEC Professional Development Day is coming. Friday, April 26 at the Pyle Center.
Collective Bargaining & Collective Action
A Conference on Representing Wisconsin Public Workers Post-Act 10. Saturday, April 6, 2013, 8:30 to 4:30. Also a Friday evening event. Speakers include Matthew Lushkin, Chicago Teachers Union, Tom Brewer, NC Firefighters and others.
Wisconsin Loses $814 Million of Tax Revenue
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO (MILWAUKEE, WI)
"As Wisconsin working families call on Wall Street and the
wealthiest 2% to pay their fair share in taxes, a new report by U.S. PIRG, shows
that Wisconsin loses $814 million in individual and corporate income tax every
Email in the News
Senator Jon Erpenbach has been directed by a Grant County Judge to turn over to the court non-redacted copies of emails he received regarding Act 10.
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article.
On a different note, Department of Corrections Secretary Ed Wall sent employees an email warning about "spreading rumors". He also told them not to expect that their blind copies on emails would be private -- central office sees all.
Update on the Act 10 Appeals
You were notified recently by AFT-W that the 7th Circuit Court ruled against us in the Judge Conley appeal. The two remaining alternatives to appeal that decision are:
- "en banc review" which means we ask for all 10 judges from the 7th Circuit to review and rule. Note: Seven of the ten judges were appointed by Republicans. The two judges who made the majority decision in this case are considered moderate Republican appointees.