10/20/11 – Correction: This press release as sent out yesterday contains a factual error. The release claims that a driver’s license must show the voter’s current address to be considered a valid ID for voting purposes, however this is incorrect. …
TAA, ASM Call For Speedy Release of Campus Plan For Voter ID Compliance READ MORE >>
The Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA), along with Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI), will accept the Domestic Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award on behalf of the Wisconsin Progressive Movement on Wednesday, October 12th in at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The …
Joining with other campus organizations, the Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA) condemns the Center for Equal Opportunity’s attack on what they falsely claim to represent—equal opportunities for all students. The TAA strongly supports the diversity efforts of the University of Wisconsin-Madison …
TAA Condemns Conservative Think Tank Attack on Diversity at UW-Madison READ MORE >>
Graduate assistants at the University of Wisconsin-Madison voted Thursday to not seek recertification for their labor union, the Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA), given the effective curtailment of collective bargaining rights under Gov. Scott Walker’s union-busting legislation that went into effect …
The Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA) has had a productive relationship with Chancellor Biddy Martin during her tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Madison though we disagreed with her vision for public education and the structure of the University. “Chancellor Martin has …
The people of Wisconsin are back in the streets today, rallying against the Walker agenda to kill collective bargaining in Wisconsin by sneaking a provision to do so into an already devastating budget proposal. “Walker is giving fat tax breaks …
Extraordinary Session Silences Debate on Budget and Collective Bargaining Rights READ MORE >>
Graduate students will gather at the Knapp House (130 E. Gilman St.) on Thursday, April 14, 2011 for a “Dues Collecting Party” from 5 to 8 p.m. to renew their membership in the Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA). Gov. Walker’s budget …
At 4:00pm on Monday, April 4, 2011, students and members of three campus unions – Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA), AFSCME 171, and AFSCME 2412 – will be rallying in front of Bascom Hall. The rally will include speakers from the …
Labor Rights are Civil Rights: Campus Unions and Students to Rally at Bascom Hall READ MORE >>
Madison, WI — On Thursday, the Teaching Assistants’ Association Political Action Committee (TAA PAC) announced an endorsement of Representative Joe Parisi in his campaign to serve as the next Dane County Executive. Citing his proven track record of progressive advocacy …
Madison, WI — On Thursday, the Teaching Assistants’ Association Political Action Committee (TAA PAC) announced an endorsement of JoAnne Kloppenburg in her campaign to serve on the State Supreme Court. Citing her merits as a principled, independent candidate to balance …