The TAA Political Education Committee has compiled a voter guide for the Spring 2021 Primary Election on February 16! In races with more than two candidates, these elections will narrow the field down to two for the general election. People across Wisconsin will vote for the State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction; people…
At our November Membership Meeting, the Teaching Assistants’ Association passed a resolution supporting the staff of Wisconsin Voices as they face the retaliation and unilateral decisions of their management. Read the stories of Wisconsin Voices Workers here: https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinVoicesWorkers Link for donations to support the Wisconsin Voices Workers fired by management: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-wisconsin-voices-workers Statement by the TAA:…
There are two major items on the agenda for the Dane County Board of Supervisors’ Oct 1 meeting: 2020 Res-145 (Under section G of the Board agenda) – aka “the Doyle Resolution” – ADDRESSING SYSTEMIC RACISM IN THE DANE COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND INVESTING IN ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION OUTSIDE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT (full text here) 2020…
The Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA) has endorsed Nada Elmikashfi in the race for Wisconsin Senate District 26. The TAA—as the labor union for graduate workers at UW–Madison—supports Nada’s vision for public education, economic justice, environmental justice, and racial justice. Nada is the most progressive candidate in this race for Senate District 26, presenting solutions to…
The Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA) has endorsed Nicki Vander Meulen in the race for Wisconsin Assembly District 76. While a few candidates in this race align with the TAA’s political platform, the TAA—as the labor union for graduate workers at UW– Madison—recognizes Nicki’s strong advocacy for public education and her vision for progressive change in…
TAA Endorsements! After the Wisconsin Spring Primary Election, the Political Education Committee sent out questionnaires to candidates in all contested races on Madison ballots. Based on the responses, membership approved a list of candidates for TAA endorsement at Tuesday’s general membership meeting. The TAA encourages members, when possible, to participate in local GOTV efforts in support of…
LOVE & CARE We hope that each of you are taking care of yourselves, taking the time to breathe, drink water, and rest. We also hope that you are spending these days processing what has happened and preparing for what is to come. Please remember that University Health Services offers confidential mental health and…
