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Bill Slashing CB Rights is Forced through Wisconsin Legislature

Published 11 Mar, 2011 Through some late-night political trickery, Republican Wisconsin State Senators have destroyed 50 years of collective bargaining (CB) and violated democratic principles to advance their politically motivated attack on workers. The procedural move late on the night of Wednesday, March 9 shows Gov. Scott Walker’s true intentions—to weaken the power of workers…

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Reinforcements Arrive in Madison, Wisconsin

Published 12 Mar, 2011 A steady flow of people arrived Friday in Madison, Wisconsin, anticipating tomorrow’s massive protest rally set for 11:00am. From across the country they came, union members, students and retirees from different professions, all in support of the people of Wisconsin and their fight to keep collective bargaining rights. TWU members arrived…

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Protests Swell in Wisconsin

Published 12 Mar, 2011 Passion flooded Madison, Wiscosin today as thousands of workers and their families from all over the state and nation swarmed Wisconsin’s capital protesting the recent passage of the law eliminating most collective bargaining rights for wisconsin’s public employee unions.  Today’s massive demonstration followed yesterday’s walkout by Madison high school students, who…

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President Little on Union Edge Radio Show

Published 17 Mar, 2011 Transport Workers Union International President James C. Little appeared on the Union Edge Radio Talk Show on Tuesday, March 15 to discuss the rising attack on the middle class and the need to create good jobs. President Little spoke about the threat to workers’ rights that is occurring in states across…

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