Statewide • Sunday, February 28th, 11:00am – 4:00pm o Teachers Reunite! Wisconsin Solidarity Grade-In! Educators reunite at multiple mall locations in Wisconsin and do what they do best: grade papers, develop lesson plans, and work in solidarity with teachers from across the state. For list of current locations or to add a location: http://www.facebook.com/events/310074765695273/ • Friday, March 9th o WI AFL-CIO is organizing candlelight vigils at locations throughout the state to mark the night Senate Republicans rammed through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session.
Ashland • Sunday, February 26th, 1:30pm – 3:30pm o Open Pit Mining Bill Forum, Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center Auditorium, 29270 County Highway G, Ashland. Sen. Bob Jauch and Sen. Dale Schultz will team up for a community discussion. Sponsored by the Ashland/Bayfield Counties League of Women Voters. For more information: www.ashlandwi.com/news/local/article_17788880-5c05-11e1-838d-001871e3ce6c.html
Eau Claire • Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Hayward • Friday, March 16th, 10:30am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Hayward, 15856 E. 5th St., Hayward. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Kaukauna • Monday, February 27th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, UA Local 400, 2700 Northridge Dr, Kaukauna, WI. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Madison Area • Friday, March 9th, 6:00pm o Candlelight Vigil, State Capitol, Madison. To mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session.
• Saturday, March 10th, 1:00pm o Capitol March and Rally to Reclaim Wisconsin to mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session. Details to come. • Every Weekday, Noon and Every Thursday, 4:30 – 5:30pm o Solidarity Sing-A-Long, Capitol rotunda, Madison. Join Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice on the ground floor Capitol Rotunda for a solidarity sing-along at noon, featuring best-loved songs from the labor and civil rights movements. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Solidarity-Sing-Along/144005335667532 • Throughout February
o City of Madison Voter ID Workshops. Learn about recent changes to state election law, including voter ID requirements. Learn more about locations and times: http://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/Calendar.cfm; voting@cityofmadison.com, 608-266-4601
Merrill • Thursday, February 23rd, 9:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. TB Scott Public Library, 106 W. 1st St., Merrill. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Milwaukee Area • Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Goodwill Community Center, 1400 Nike Dr., Waukesha. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com • Saturday, February 25th, 12:30pm – 3:30pm o Organizing Meeting to Stop Foreclosures, Evictions & ‘Debt Service’ To the Banks, Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee. Sponsored by: WI Bail out the People’s Movement. For more information: http://occupywi.org/ai1ec_event/stop-foreclosures-evictions/?instance_id= • Wednesday, February 29th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Mayfair Garden Suites East Conference Room, Mayfair Mall, 2500 North Mayfair Road Wauwatosa, Enter behind the AMC movie theater entrance by the parking garage. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, March 7th, 7:00pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Serb Hall, 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Wednesday, March 15th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Church of the Resurrection, W287 N3700 North Shore Drive, Pewaukee. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com • Saturday, April 21st, 9:00am – Noon o Milwaukee Riverkeeper's Annual Spring Cleanup, Check out website for details site locations: http://www.milwaukeeriverkeeper.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=177 for details and site locations. Racine • Monday, March 5th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Monument Square - Main & 5th Street, Racine. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Rhinelander • Thursday, February 23rd, 11:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Oneida Senior Center, 1103 Thayer, Rhinelander. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Spooner • Wednesday, February 29th, 11:30pm o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Spooner Senior Center, 402 Oak St., Spooner. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Wausau • Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Wausau Labor Temple - 318 S. 3rd Street, Wausau. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Thursday, March 1st, 6:00pm o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Marathon Co Library, 300 N First St, Wausau. For more information: WausauHealthReform@gmail.com or Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
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Statewide • Sunday, February 28th, 11:00am – 4:00pm o Teachers Reunite! Wisconsin Solidarity Grade-In! Educators reunite at multiple mall locations in Wisconsin and do what they do best: grade papers, develop lesson plans, and work in solidarity with teachers from across the state. For list of current locations or to add a location: http://www.facebook.com/events/310074765695273/ • Friday, March 9th o WI AFL-CIO is organizing candlelight vigils at locations throughout the state to mark the night Senate Republicans rammed through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session.
Eau Claire • Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Hayward • Friday, March 16th, 10:30am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Hayward, 15856 E. 5th St., Hayward. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Kaukauna • Monday, February 27th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, UA Local 400, 2700 Northridge Dr, Kaukauna, WI. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Madison Area • Friday, March 9th, 6:00pm o Candlelight Vigil, State Capitol, Madison. To mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session.
• Saturday, March 10th, 1:00pm o Capitol March and Rally to Reclaim Wisconsin to mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session. Details to come. • Every Weekday, Noon and Every Thursday, 4:30 – 5:30pm o Solidarity Sing-A-Long, Capitol rotunda, Madison. Join Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice on the ground floor Capitol Rotunda for a solidarity sing-along at noon, featuring best-loved songs from the labor and civil rights movements. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Solidarity-Sing-Along/144005335667532 • Throughout February
o City of Madison Voter ID Workshops. Learn about recent changes to state election law, including voter ID requirements. Learn more about locations and times: http://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/Calendar.cfm; voting@cityofmadison.com, 608-266-4601
Merrill • Thursday, February 23rd, 9:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. TB Scott Public Library, 106 W. 1st St., Merrill. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Milwaukee Area • Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Goodwill Community Center, 1400 Nike Dr., Waukesha. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com • Wednesday, February 29th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Mayfair Garden Suites East Conference Room, Mayfair Mall, 2500 North Mayfair Road Wauwatosa, Enter behind the AMC movie theater entrance by the parking garage. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, March 7th, 7:00pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Serb Hall, 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Wednesday, March 15th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Church of the Resurrection, W287 N3700 North Shore Drive, Pewaukee. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com • Saturday, April 21st, 9:00am – Noon o Milwaukee Riverkeeper's Annual Spring Cleanup, Check out website for details site locations: http://www.milwaukeeriverkeeper.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=177 for details and site locations. Racine • Monday, March 5th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Monument Square - Main & 5th Street, Racine. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Rhinelander • Thursday, February 23rd, 11:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Oneida Senior Center, 1103 Thayer, Rhinelander. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Spooner • Wednesday, February 29th, 11:30pm o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Spooner Senior Center, 402 Oak St., Spooner. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Wausau • Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Wausau Labor Temple - 318 S. 3rd Street, Wausau. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Thursday, March 1st, 6:00pm o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Marathon Co Library, 300 N First St, Wausau. For more information: WausauHealthReform@gmail.com or Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
Listen to “Foreclosure gate” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast This weekend our panel discusses Gov. Walker's shameful heist of $25.6 million of the national foreclosure settlement to fill a state budget hole created by his corporate tax breaks. (And they keep telling us in their ads that the budget is balanced). Other battles this week include: New developments in lawsuit against GOP sham redistricting; more shocking attacks on contraception access and women's healthcare; venture capitol's complete failure to create jobs is revealed; President Obama’s visit to Milwaukee’s gutted industrial corridor, GOP's continued assault on Wisconsin's environment; and what's up with flag grommets in West Bend?
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Statewide • Friday, March 9th o WI AFL-CIO is organizing candlelight vigils at locations throughout the state to mark the night Senate Republicans rammed through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session.
Eau Claire • Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Hayward • Friday, March 16th, 10:30am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Hayward, 15856 E. 5th St., Hayward. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Kaukauna • Monday, February 27th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, UA Local 400, 2700 Northridge Dr, Kaukauna, WI. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Madison Area • Friday, February 17th, 9:30am o It's about the Water! Stop the mine bill! Capitol Rotunda. Bring a jar of water and send a message to Sen.Fitzgerald and the rest of the GOP Senate: It's not about partisan politics. It's about the water. Sen. Scott Fitzgerald didn't like even the modest changes to AB 426. The Joint Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on AB 426 on Friday at 10 AM in Capitol room 412 East. The previously scheduled Platteville hearing has been cancelled. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/360440293980648/
• Sunday, February 19th, 2:00 – 5:00pm o WisConvocation Public Planning Session, Tamarack Gallery, 849 E. Washington Ave. Ste. 102, parking in back. To follow up on a Week of Action there will be a participatory planning session to prepare for a future large-scale inclusive people’s assembly dubbed the “WisConvocation”. For more information: organizerbrian@gmail.com This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib • Friday, March 9th, 6:00pm o Candlelight Vigil, State Capitol, Madison. To mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session.
• Saturday, March 10th, 1:00pm o Capitol March and Rally to Reclaim Wisconsin to mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session. Details to come. • Every Weekday, Noon and Every Thursday, 4:30 – 5:30pm o Solidarity Sing-A-Long, Capitol rotunda, Madison. Join Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice on the ground floor Capitol Rotunda for a solidarity sing-along at noon, featuring best-loved songs from the labor and civil rights movements. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Solidarity-Sing-Along/144005335667532 • Throughout February
o City of Madison Voter ID Workshops. Learn about recent changes to state election law, including voter ID requirements. Learn more about locations and times: http://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/Calendar.cfm; voting@cityofmadison.com, 608-266-4601
Merrill • Thursday, February 23rd, 9:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. TB Scott Public Library, 106 W. 1st St., Merrill. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Milwaukee Area • Sunday, February 19th, 9:45am o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? 1st Unitarian Society, 1342 North Astor St., Milwaukee. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Goodwill Community Center, 1400 Nike Dr., Waukesha. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com • Wednesday, February 29th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Mayfair Garden Suites East Conference Room, Mayfair Mall, 2500 North Mayfair Road Wauwatosa, Enter behind the AMC movie theater entrance by the parking garage. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, March 7th, 7:00pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Serb Hall, 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Wednesday, March 15th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Church of the Resurrection, W287 N3700 North Shore Drive, Pewaukee. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com • Saturday, April 21st, 9:00am – Noon o Milwaukee Riverkeeper's Annual Spring Cleanup, Check out website for details site locations: http://www.milwaukeeriverkeeper.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=177 for details and site locations. Racine • Monday, March 5th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Monument Square - Main & 5th Street, Racine. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Rhinelander • Thursday, February 23rd, 11:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Oneida Senior Center, 1103 Thayer, Rhinelander. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Spooner • Wednesday, February 29th, 11:30pm o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Spooner Senior Center, 402 Oak St., Spooner. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Wausau • Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Wausau Labor Temple - 318 S. 3rd Street, Wausau. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Thursday, March 1st, 6:00pm o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Marathon Co Library, 300 N First St, Wausau. For more information: WausauHealthReform@gmail.com or Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
Federal Government Rules this Afternoon that No reason to waive standards in Wisconsin
This afternoon the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Rejected a waiver requested by the Walker Administration that would have allowed insurance companies to dedicate more than 20% of premium dollars to profits and overhead. The request for a waiver from the Medical Loss Ratio requirement under the Affordable Care Act was made in October by the Walker Administration.
"This is a victory for Wisconsin health care consumers, who will receive over $14 million in rebates from health insurance companies with excessive profits and overhead," said Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin. "Given the pain skyrocketing health insurance premiums are causing throughout Wisconsin, and rampant health insecurity which threatens so many working families, it is stunning (and highly revealing) that the Walker administration would seek to put industry profits ahead of the interests of consumers. Fortunately the Federal Government rejected this attempt to undermine health insurance industry accountability."
Statewide • Friday, March 9th o WI AFL-CIO is organizing candlelight vigils at locations throughout the state to mark the night Senate Republicans rammed through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session.
Eau Claire • Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Hayward • Friday, March 16th, 10:30am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Hayward, 15856 E. 5th St., Hayward. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Kaukauna • Monday, February 27th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, UA Local 400, 2700 Northridge Dr, Kaukauna, WI. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Madison Area • Every Weekday, Noon and Every Thursday, 4:30 – 5:30pm o Solidarity Sing-A-Long, Capitol rotunda, Madison. Join Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice on the ground floor Capitol Rotunda for a solidarity sing-along at noon, featuring best-loved songs from the labor and civil rights movements. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Solidarity-Sing-Along/144005335667532 • Throughout February o City of Madison Voter ID Workshops. Learn about recent changes to state election law, including voter ID requirements. Learn more about locations and times: http://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/Calendar.cfm; voting@cityofmadison.com, 608-266-4601
• Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib • Thursday, February 16th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
o One Year Later – Panel Discussion on Lessons from the Wisconsin Uprising, UW-Madison’s Memorial Union, Check “Today in the Union”, 800 Langdon St. http://www.facebook.com/oneyearstrongerwi This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib • Sunday, February 19th, 2:00 – 5:00pm o WisConvocation Public Planning Session, Tamarack Gallery, 849 E. Washington Ave. Ste. 102, parking in back. To follow up on a Week of Action there will be a participatory planning session to prepare for a future large-scale inclusive people’s assembly dubbed the “WisConvocation”. For more information: organizerbrian@gmail.com This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib • Friday, March 9th, 6:00pm o Candlelight Vigil, State Capitol, Madison. To mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session.
• Saturday, March 10th, 1:00pm o Capitol March and Rally to Reclaim Wisconsin to mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session. Details to come.
Merrill • Thursday, February 23rd, 9:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. TB Scott Public Library, 106 W. 1st St., Merrill. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Milwaukee Area • Sunday, February 19th, 9:45am o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? 1st Unitarian Society, 1342 North Astor St., Milwaukee. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Goodwill Community Center, 1400 Nike Dr., Waukesha. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com • Wednesday, February 29th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Mayfair Garden Suites East Conference Room, Mayfair Mall, 2500 North Mayfair Road Wauwatosa, Enter behind the AMC movie theater entrance by the parking garage. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, March 7th, 7:00pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Serb Hall, 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Wednesday, March 15th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Church of the Resurrection, W287 N3700 North Shore Drive, Pewaukee. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com • Saturday, April 21st, 9:00am – Noon o Milwaukee Riverkeeper's Annual Spring Cleanup, Check out website for details site locations: http://www.milwaukeeriverkeeper.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=177 for details and site locations. Racine • Monday, March 5th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Monument Square - Main & 5th Street, Racine. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Rhinelander • Thursday, February 23rd, 11:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Oneida Senior Center, 1103 Thayer, Rhinelander. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Spooner • Wednesday, February 29th, 11:30pm o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Spooner Senior Center, 402 Oak St., Spooner. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Wausau • Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Wausau Labor Temple - 318 S. 3rd Street, Wausau. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Thursday, March 1st, 6:00pm o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Marathon Co Library, 300 N First St, Wausau. For more information: WausauHealthReform@gmail.com or Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
Today, Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope's (MICAH) Religious Leaders Caucus and Citizen Action of Wisconsin will hold a media conference with voting rights advocates and elected officials urging Milwaukee faith leaders to check for IDs during religious services this Sunday to guarantee that everyone has the right to vote on Election Day.
The media conference announcing this initiative will be held at 1 PM, today at St. Francis of Assisi, 1927 N. 4th Street.
The faith community has an obligation to the people they serve, and Tuesday, February 21st will be the first time voters in Wisconsin will need to show valid photo identification to receive a ballot. The move potentially disenfranchises a significant portion of Milwaukee’s inner city, including the young, elderly, and low income; voiding their constitutional rights. Leaders in the faith community are being challenged to make sure the rights of those they serve are maintained. “With captive audiences around the city, we have the opportunity to ensure that tens of thousands of Milwaukee residents will be able to vote in Tuesday’s primary election” says MICAH Religious Leaders Caucus Chairman, Father Dick Aiken of St. Sebastian Parish.
What: Media Conference announcing faith-based initiative to assure the right to vote When: Thursday February 16, 1 PM Where: St. Francis of Assisi, 1927 N. 4th Street, Milwaukee) Who: Faith Leaders, Voting Rights Advocates, and Milwaukee Alderwoman Milele Coggs
Statewide • Friday, March 9th o WI AFL-CIO is organizing candlelight vigils at locations throughout the state to mark the night Senate Republicans rammed through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session. Details to come.
Chippewa Falls/Eau Claire • Wednesday, February 15th, 9:30am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger, Eau Claire. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com • Wednesday, February 15th, 11:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Chippewa Falls Senior Center, 1000 E. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Eau Claire • Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Phoenix Park, 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Hayward • Friday, March 16th, 10:30am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Hayward, 15856 E. 5th St., Hayward. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Kaukauna • Monday, February 27th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, UA Local 400, 2700 Northridge Dr, Kaukauna, WI. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
La Crosse • Wednesday, February 15th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Copeland Park, 1130 Copeland Park Drive, La Crosse. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a Madison Area • Every Weekday, Noon and Every Thursday, 4:30 – 5:30pm o Solidarity Sing-A-Long, Capitol rotunda, Madison. Join Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice on the ground floor Capitol Rotunda for a solidarity sing-along at noon, featuring best-loved songs from the labor and civil rights movements. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Solidarity-Sing-Along/144005335667532 • Throughout February
o City of Madison Voter ID Workshops. Learn about recent changes to state election law, including voter ID requirements. Learn more about locations and times: http://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/Calendar.cfm; voting@cityofmadison.com, 608-266-4601 • Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib • Wednesday February 15th, 10:00am – 6:00pm o Capitol Occupation Documentation Station, Wisconsin State Capitol, room 415 NW Wed., 300 NE Thursday. In an effort to better preserve the history of the Wisconsin Uprising, the organizers of the Capitol Information Station will be running a “Documentation Station” to help preserve the collective memory of last year’s events. Please bring signs, posters, photographs (digital files or printed), pins, and other memorable items to contribute to the project! For more information: infostationmadison@gmail.com and http://www.facebook.com/oneyearstrongerwi • Thursday, February 16th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
o One Year Later – Panel Discussion on Lessons from the Wisconsin Uprising, UW-Madison’s Memorial Union, Check “Today in the Union”, 800 Langdon St. http://www.facebook.com/oneyearstrongerwi This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib • Sunday, February 19th, 2:00 – 5:00pm o WisConvocation Public Planning Session, Tamarack Gallery, 849 E. Washington Ave. Ste. 102, parking in back. To follow up on a Week of Action there will be a participatory planning session to prepare for a future large-scale inclusive people’s assembly dubbed the “WisConvocation”. For more information: organizerbrian@gmail.com This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib • Saturday, March 10th, TBD o Capitol March and Rally to Reclaim Wisconsin to mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session. Details to come.
Merrill • Thursday, February 23rd, 9:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. TB Scott Public Library, 106 W. 1st St., Merrill. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Milwaukee Area • Thursday, February 16th, 11:00am o “Hands off BadgerCare” Kickoff Rally, 12th street and Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee. Join BadgerCare recipients, healthcare workers, and the public who are saying no to 1% Walker kicking 65,000 people off of BadgerCare to pay for tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy. For more information: bit.lyBadgerCareKickoff • Sunday, February 19th, 9:45am o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? 1st Unitarian Society, 1342 North Astor St., Milwaukee. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Goodwill Community Center, 1400 Nike Dr., Waukesha. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com • Wednesday, February 29th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Mayfair Garden Suites East Conference Room, Mayfair Mall, 2500 North Mayfair Road Wauwatosa, Enter behind the AMC movie theater entrance by the parking garage. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, March 7th, 7:00pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Serb Hall, 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Wednesday, March 15th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Church of the Resurrection, W287 N3700 North Shore Drive, Pewaukee. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com
Monroe • Tuesday, February 14th, 11:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Racine • Monday, March 5th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Monument Square - Main & 5th Street, Racine. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Rhinelander • Thursday, February 23rd, 11:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Oneida Senior Center, 1103 Thayer, Rhinelander. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Spooner • Wednesday, February 29th, 11:30pm o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Spooner Senior Center, 402 Oak St., Spooner. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Wausau • Thursday, February 16th, 6:00pm o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Goodwill Rib Mountain, 1101 Morning Glory Ln., Rib Mountain. For more information: WausauHealthReform@gmail.com or Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Wausau Labor Temple - 318 S. 3rd Street, Wausau. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Thursday, March 1st, 6:00pm o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Marathon Co Library, 300 N First St, Wausau. For more information: WausauHealthReform@gmail.com or Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
To call attention to the hypocrisy of gutting the BadgerCare and Medicare programs and partaking in such a display of conspicuous consumption, advocates and local residents will hold a protest outside the event. Advocates will serve Paul Ryan-branded “wine” (non-alcoholic) which average people can afford. The wine bar fundraiser at which Ryan is appearing costs $125-$250 to attend.
What: Protest Outside Paul Ryan/ Wanggaard Wine Bar Fundraiser When: Today, February 12, 11: 30 AM Where: Sidewalk Outside Uncorkt, 240 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403
Listen to the “Rotten Redistricting” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast! This weekend we welcome Voces de la Frontera Executive Director, Christine Nuemann-Ortiz to talk about the GOP’s scandalous secret meetings to redesign Wisconsin’s electoral maps. And much more!
Listen and win a Battleground Wisconsin T-Shirt.
Statewide • Friday, March 9th o WI AFL-CIO is organizing candlelight vigils at locations throughout the state to mark the night Senate Republicans rammed through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session. Details to come.
Chippewa Falls/Eau Claire • Wednesday, February 15th, 9:30am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger, Eau Claire. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com • Wednesday, February 15th, 11:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Chippewa Falls Senior Center, 1000 E. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Eau Claire • Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Phoenix Park, 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Hayward • Friday, March 16th, 10:30am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Hayward, 15856 E. 5th St., Hayward. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Kaukauna • Monday, February 27th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, UA Local 400, 2700 Northridge Dr, Kaukauna, WI. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Madison Area • Every Weekday, Noon and Every Thursday, 4:30 – 5:30pm o Solidarity Sing-A-Long, Capitol rotunda, Madison. Join Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice on the ground floor Capitol Rotunda for a solidarity sing-along at noon, featuring best-loved songs from the labor and civil rights movements. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Solidarity-Sing-Along/144005335667532 • Throughout February
o City of Madison Voter ID Workshops. Learn about recent changes to state election law, including voter ID requirements. Learn more about locations and times: http://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/Calendar.cfm; voting@cityofmadison.com, 608-266-4601 • Saturday, February 11th, 10:30am o Bury the Mining Bill Feeder March, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, 501 East Washington Avenue, Madison. Gather at WMC--which has been pushing behind closed doors to gut our state's environmental regulations and democracy for mining interests--at 10:30 for a short rally followed by a march up to the Capitol, where we will join the Wisconsin Day! Rally to Kick-off a Week of Action. The event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib • Saturday, February 11th, 12:00 am – 2:00pm o Wisconsin Day! Rally to Kick-off a Week of Action, Wisconsin State Capitol- State Street side Come celebrate the day the movement was born with a rally hosted by the Wisconsin Wave to mark a new holiday- Wisconsin Day! Speakers will address the challenges and opportunities the grassroots social movement born a year ago faces moving forward as well as the importance of ensuring that future elections are free of manipulation and voter suppression. This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib • Tuesday, February 14th and Wednesday February 15th, 10:00am – 6:00pm o Capitol Occupation Documentation Station, Wisconsin State Capitol, room 415 NW Wed., 300 NE Thursday. In an effort to better preserve the history of the Wisconsin Uprising, the organizers of the Capitol Information Station will be running a “Documentation Station” to help preserve the collective memory of last year’s events. Please bring signs, posters, photographs (digital files or printed), pins, and other memorable items to contribute to the project! For more information: infostationmadison@gmail.com and http://www.facebook.com/oneyearstrongerwi • Thursday, February 16th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
o One Year Later – Panel Discussion on Lessons from the Wisconsin Uprising, UW-Madison’s Memorial Union, Check “Today in the Union”, 800 Langdon St. http://www.facebook.com/oneyearstrongerwi This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib • Sunday, February 19th, 2:00 – 5:00pm o WisConvocation Public Planning Session, Tamarack Gallery, 849 E. Washington Ave. Ste. 102, parking in back. To follow up on a Week of Action there will be a participatory planning session to prepare for a future large-scale inclusive people’s assembly dubbed the “WisConvocation”. For more information: organizerbrian@gmail.com This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib • Saturday, March 10th, TBD o Capitol March and Rally to Reclaim Wisconsin to mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session. Details to come.
Merrill • Thursday, February 23rd, 9:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. TB Scott Public Library, 106 W. 1st St., Merrill. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Milwaukee Area • Saturday, February 11th, 10:00am – 2:00pm o We are Milwaukee Inaugural Convening, MATC, 700 W. State St, Room M605, Milwaukee. Join Leaders and activists from community-based organizations, unions, student groups, faith communities and the community at-large to for an exciting, fast-paced summit of people committed to changing our community and our state. We will share our bold vision & shared project, lay out our agenda & program, and provide ways for you to be involved in the work of this independent organization we can call our own. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/205640716197872/?context=create You can register online to attend: http://tinyurl.com/WeAreMKEinaugural • Saturday, February 11th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm o Diners Guide Release Party, Riverwest Public House, 815 E Locust St., Milwaukee. Join 9to5 Wisconsin for the release of the ROC National Diners’ Guide 2012, which will provide information on the wage, benefits, and promotion practices of the 150 most popular restaurants in America. The Guide lists responsible restaurants where you can eat knowing that your server can afford to pay the rent and your cook isn’t working while sick. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/290374531023226/ • Monday, February 13th, 6:45am o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Mini-Town Hall/Listening Session, Independence First, 540 S 1st St, Milwaukee. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Thursday, February 16th, 11:00am o “Hands off BadgerCare” Kickoff Rally, 12th street and Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee. Join BadgerCare recipients, healthcare workers, and the public who are saying no to 1% Walker kicking 65,000 people off of BadgerCare to pay for tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy. For more information: bit.lyBadgerCareKickoff • Sunday, February 19th, 9:45am o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? 1st Unitarian Society, 1342 North Astor St., Milwaukee. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Goodwill Community Center, 1400 Nike Dr., Waukesha. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com • Wednesday, February 29th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Mayfair Garden Suites East Conference Room, Mayfair Mall, 2500 North Mayfair Road Wauwatosa, Enter behind the AMC movie theater entrance by the parking garage. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, March 7th, 7:00pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Serb Hall, 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Wednesday, March 15th, 6:30pm o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Church of the Resurrection, W287 N3700 North Shore Drive, Pewaukee. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com
Monroe • Tuesday, February 14th, 11:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Racine • Monday, March 5th, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Monument Square - Main & 5th Street, Racine. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
Rhinelander • Thursday, February 23rd, 11:00am o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Oneida Senior Center, 1103 Thayer, Rhinelander. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Spooner • Wednesday, February 29th, 11:30pm o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Spooner Senior Center, 402 Oak St., Spooner. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
Wausau • Wednesday, February 16th, 6:00pm o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Goodwill Rib Mountain, 1101 Morning Glory Ln., Rib Mountain. For more information: WausauHealthReform@gmail.com or Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30pm o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Wausau Labor Temple - 318 S. 3rd Street, Wausau. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a • Thursday, March 1st, 6:00pm o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Marathon Co Library, 300 N First St, Wausau. For more information: WausauHealthReform@gmail.com or Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
House Republicans are pushing for drastic cuts and harsh restrictions to the unemployment insurance (UI) of millions of jobless workers. They would slash unemployment benefits and put nearly 3 million Americans and our economy at risk.
In Wisconsin, 28,671 residents will lose benefits under the GOP UI proposals. In addition, new research indicates nearly 1000 Wisconsin jobs will be lost due the GOP’s shortsighted plan and the plan will cost the Wisconsin economy $168,420,000 in economic activity.
Tell Congress we must fully renew unemployment insurance through 2012 with no cuts and no hoops. Call 1-888-245-3381 or click here to be connected to your member of Congress.
Some of the GOP’s proposed barriers to benefits: • Allow mandatory drug testing of unemployment insurance claimants, stigmatizing jobless workers.
• Make jobless workers pay for their reemployment services.
• Deny benefits to those not fortunate to finish high school or obtain a GED. Let states reduce benefits and divert unemployment benefit funds to other uses.
Congress narrowly avoided cutting off unemployment insurance to millions of jobless workers when it agreed to a two-month extension just before the holidays. But that extension will expire at the end of February, so Congress needs to fully renew unemployment insurance through 2012.
Just say no! Call 1-888-245-3381 or click here to be connected to your member of Congress and tell Congress we must fully renew unemployment insurance through 2012 with no cuts, no hoops, no benefits.
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