AFSCME Endorsed Candidate Wins In Senate District 10
Patty Schachtner Wins SD 10Worker friendly candidate, Patty Schachtner, won a decisive victory last night in Wisconsin's 10th Senate District election to replace Republican, Sheila Harsdorf.MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL COVERAGE: http://bit.ly/2DjW35N Anti-worker forces ar...
AFSCME Endorses Mahlon Mitchell For Governor Of Wisconsin
On Sunday, AFSCME Wisconsin’s PEOPLE Committee, which is responsible for the union’s political activities, endorsed Mahlon Mitchell for Governor of Wisconsin.In a crowded primary field, Mahlon’s commitment to working people stood out said Paul Spink, President of AFSCME...
A Decade Later: Four Ways Working People Are Still Paying for the 2008 Financial Crisis
It was 10 years ago this month that the 2008 financial crisis kicked into high gear. When storied Wall Street bank Lehman Brothers shut down, bankers walking out of the building carrying cardboard boxes of their possessions made the perfect image for TV cameras.
AFSCME PEOPLE Meets On Governor and Attorney General Race
This Saturday, Democratic candidates for Governor participated in an extensive interview process conducted by the AFSCME PEOPLE Committee. The event was held in Madison and was open to members - many attended and provided great input! AFSCME PEOPLE is excited about sev...
Small Proposed Pay Increase For Some, But Not All General Milwaukee City Workers, Disrespects All Employees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: Friday, November 2ndSubject: Small Proposed Pay Increase For Some, But Not All General Milwaukee City Workers, Disrespects All EmployeesAFSCME Wisconsin voiced concerns today on the proposed pay increase amendment put forward by Milwaukee Alde...
Brett Kavanaugh: No R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Women’s and Workers’ Rights
Like others around the world, I mourned the death last week of Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul set a new standard for enduring classic songs with both artistic and political impact, like her mega-hit “Respect,” which became an anthem for both the civil rights and wom...
Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich
At a time when our country needs real investments in infrastructure, education and public services, congressional leaders are doubling down on tax cuts for the rich.
Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions
This summer, I joined thousands of union members at a rally in Philadelphia to speak out against the Trump administration’s family separation policy. I was there to represent our union’s vision and values. We reject an immigration policy based on fear and cruelty. We em...