More than 5,000 people are cramming the Capitol to voice their opposition to this bill. TAA members, we need you here! Come protest, and stay to speak at the hearing. We especially need you to come tonight, after the busloads of people from around the state are gone. Doors of the Capitol will be open…
For more information: Peter Rickman, 920-284-4710 Democracy is at work at the state Capitol this morning, where thousands of Wisconsin residents have turned out to tell Governor Scott Walker that we will not accept the governor’s extreme, anti-union bill. Statements issued by some Republicans saying they have the votes to make the bill pass are…
TAA will be posting Twitter updates about what’s going on at the Capitol tomorrow — especially to help keep the hearing schedule packed. To stay up to date with the latest TAA news, sign up to receive text message updates on your cell phone. To sign up, text “follow defendwisconsin” to 40404. When it comes…
For immediate release Contact: Kevin Gibbons 813-466-0952 kevinmgibbons@gmail.com Alex Hanna 765-404-6996 alex.hanna@gmail.com The Teaching Assistant Association (TAA) calls on Chancellor Biddy Martin to take a strong stance in opposition to Governor Walker’s budget repair bill. Her response to the bill to this point has been anything but. In this time of crisis at the University…
Press Advisory February 14, 2011 For Immediate Release For further information, contact: Kyle Vandenlangenberg 920-562-4522 – kyle.m.van@gmail.com Peter Rickman 920.284.4710 – rickman.peter@gmail.com More than 1000 members of the UW community and supporters deliver Valentines to Governor Walker at Capitol in show of support for the university and union workers Madison, WI — On February 14,…
We had great turnout for today’s rally and valentine-delivery at the Capitol. Check out the coverage: Dane101 – Shaking the Statehouse (Video) State Journal – Hundreds of UW Students March on Gov’s Office Channel3000.com – UW Students March On Governor’s Office State Journal – Student rally at Capitol (video) The Daily Page (Isthmus) – Photos…
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We can beat this bill, even against tough odds. We know that collective action and grassroots mobilization works. Even while Walker and his allies attempt to slam this bill through without any public scrutiny in just a few days, we know that activism on this campaign is working.
YOUR TUITION REMISSION, HEALTH CARE, WAGES, AND UNION ARE ALL UNDER ATTACK. IT IS URGENT AND IMPERATIVE THAT YOU GET ACTIVE AND INVOLVED IN THE TAA NOW. Governor Scott Walker has launched a direct attack on graduate employees at the UW-Madison. As of March 13, our contract will be terminated. Our tuition remission, health care,…
