News

Some resources about civil service. 

Article by our Attorney - "Civil Service System: Proposed Bills Change Hiring and Firing Processes" by Timothy Hawks and Michele Sumara. 

The History of Wisconsin Civil Service System - written by OSER to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Wisconsin's Civil Service System. 

Letter to Editor by Klein - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Letter to Editor by Klein - Wisconsin State Journal

Letter to Editor by Hynum - Capital Times.  A slightly edit version also ran in Wisconsin State Journal. 

Why do RX drug deductibles range from $400 in Madison to $2547 in Oshkosh?  Citizen Action of Wisconsin and State Senator Dave Hansen released a new report on the consumer cost of prescription drugs in Wisconsin. 

October 5 -- PHONE BANKS will be held on Monday, October 5 in Milwaukee (WI AFL-CIO, 6333 W. Bluemound Rd.) and Madison (Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park St. #212) from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to protect Wisconsin's tradition of civil service. Contact Emily Mueller in Milwaukee at ekitchin@wisaflcio.org, or Wendy Strout in Madison at wstrout@aflcio.org with questions or to RSVP.

October 6 -- PUBLIC HEARING.  On Tuesday, October 6, the Senate Committee on Labor and Government Reform will hold a public hearing on the civil service bill. The hearing will begin at 8:30 a.m. in room 411S of the Capitol, and will continue until 6:00 p.m. with a recess between 11:50 and 2:00. If you're able, please share your testimony about why this bill is bad for Wisconsin. (If you're unable to testify, you can still register against the bill on that date.)

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United Way is launching its Agenda for Change  If you make a personal contribution of $25 or more, you will be entered in a vacation sweepstake. [NOTE: this does not include donations made through the State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC)]  To make a donation, send a check payable to United Way of Dane County to:

     Ann M. McNeary, AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison, United Way of Dane County, 2059 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI  53704. 

Also, for help during difficult times, you can call United Way's 2-1-1 for information and referral to available community resources. 

Cover Letter

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We're Doing What Works

Come One, Come All!

If you aren't one of WPEC's elected delegates, you can attend as a guest.  But either way, you must be registered by Oct. 1. 

AFT-W Convention Announcement

For more details about the Convention, go to www.aft-wisconsin.org, click on Membership and then Convention.  You might have to log in first. 

October 10, 2015 -- The South Central Federation of Labor (SCFL) is providing a training opportunity called "Building Workplace Power". 

     DATE:  Saturday, October 10, 2015

     COST:  $15, includes lunch & beverages

     LOCATION:  Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park St., Madison

     REGISTRATION:  http://tinyurl.com/buildingworkplacepower.

     REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 1, 2015

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 1:00 - 4:OO PM

Volunteers needed.  To volunteer, e-mail clarissaclp@gmail.com or call (608) 576-5230.
All are welcome to attend !

Black Latino Unity Picnic

Saturday, September 19 -- Breeze Stevens Field, Madison Wisconsin.

For information about registration, speakers,volunteering and exhibiting, click here.