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About wibailoutpeople

We are a part of the national Bail Out The People movement which formed in 2008 to fight against the bailouts to the banks. Since then we have been in numerous fights against poverty, racism and war. We demand that the people be bailed out not the banks, a moratorium on all foreclosures, a federal jobs program now and other demands. We have been participating in the Wisconsin people's uprising, Bloombergville in NYC and numerous other people's actions.

Wisconsin Parents Respond to DeVos Launch of “Back to School” Tour at Milwaukee Voucher School

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September 15, 2019

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“Betsy DeVos’s Visit and Policies Neglect 860,000 Kids in Public Schools,” Say Wisconsin Parents

Parents and taxpayers from Eau Claire, Fort Atkinson, Green Bay, La Crosse, Lake Mills, Milwaukee, Palmyra, Racine, Saint Croix, Sun Prairie and Wauwatosa want sufficient funding for their kids’ public schools and more transparency for taxpayers from vouchers schools

On the eve of a visit to Milwaukee by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, public school parents and advocates from across Wisconsin wondered why Secretary DeVos’s visit and policies neglect public school children. Secretary DeVos’s visit is occurring as parents in the Palmyra-Eagle School District attempt to save their kids’ school system from closure, and as voters across Wisconsin approved a record amount of school referenda to enhance aging facilities and/or maintain programming. Despite the calls nationwide for targeted support aligned with the needs of local students, Secretary DeVos proposed to cut $7.1 billion in federal funding from America’s public schools, while dramatically increasing funding to private and privately-operated schools.

While Secretary DeVos launches her “Back to School” tour Monday with a closed-to-public-school-parents meeting at a religious private voucher school in Milwaukee, advocates all over the state express frustration with her focus on expanding a program that has failed to deliver results in Wisconsin, diverting funds from public schools statewide and putting children at risk.

UAW Calls For National Strike at GM, Begins Midnight September 15, 2019

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From left, Frank Hammer, retired UAW/GM international representative and Sean Crawford, UAW 598 arrive in support of union members at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019.

AUTO WORKERS GO ON STRIKE AFTER YEARS OF TIRELESSLY HELPING GENERAL MOTORS REACH RECORD-LEVEL PROFITS — UAW SAYS GM REFUSES TO GIVE EVEN AN INCH TO HELP HARD-WORKING MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES

AMONG GM FAILURES, AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR THOUSANDS REMAINS UNSETTLED FOR NO GOOD REASON

UAW TO GM: WE STOOD UP FOR YOU, NOW WE STAND UP FOR US
Local Union leaders from across the nation met Sunday morning after the 2015 General Motors collective bargaining agreement expired Saturday night and opted to strike at midnight on Sunday.The autoworkers are calling on the Big 3 automaker to recognize the contributions and sacrifices that the company’s UAW members have made to create a healthy, profitable, industry.

“We stood up for General Motors when they needed us most. Now we are standing together in unity and solidarity for our Members, their families and the communities where we work and live,” said UAW Vice President Terry Dittes.

Following a formal meeting of the GM Council consisting of local union leaders, the UAW announced he membership is going on strike at midnight Sunday to secure:

✓ Fair Wages
✓ Affordable Healthcare
✓ Our Share of Profits
✓ Job Security
✓ A Defined Path to Permanent Seniority for Temps

The decision to strike comes a day after UAW Vice President Terry Dittes notified General Motors leadership that the Union would not agree to extend the Collective Bargaining Agreements.

“We told UAW GM members that we would stand up for them and their future,” said Gary Jones, President of the UAW.

National Bargaining Committee Chair Ted Krumm of UAW Local 652 said “We have been clear at the table about what GM members have indicated we will accept. We are standing up for what is right. We as local unions will sacrifice to stand up for what we deserve.”

“Our members have spoken; we have taken action; and this is a decision we did not make lightly. We are committed to a strong contract at GM that recognizes our UAW members, who make some of the greatest products in the world and make GM so profitable.”

Jack Barber, 57, of Clio leans out looking to get honks from passing cars for support as he and other UAW members from Locals 598 and 659 strike prior to the union leadership authorizing the autoworker strike in front of the General Motors Flint Assembly plant in Flint, Michigan on Sunday, September 15, 2019.

UAW ARAMARK WORKERS STRIKE

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September 15, 2019

At midnight over 850 Aramark workers in Michigan and Ohio walked off the job over better wages, health care and retirement.

“We have UAW members who work long, hard hours and are still on public assistance,” said Gerald Kariem, Director of UAW Region 1D. “It’s shameful.”

Aramark maintenance workers in Hamtramck, Warren, Flint, Grand Blanc and Parma, Ohio have been working on an extended contract since March of 2018.

Key issues involve wages, caps on health insurance, vacation time and 401k retirement.

“Every day, UAW members go to work and keep these plants profitable,” said UAW Region 1 Director Frank Stuglin. “It’s astounding that Aramark has not agreed to bargain in good faith over their contributions.”

UAW Region 2B Director Rich Rankin said UAW members have been working on contract extensions far too long. “Every day these UAW members play a crucial role in keeping these plants operating. Aramark needs to provide these workers with fair wages and benefits.”

Global Climate Strike: Wisconsin, Actions Statewide!

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Global Climate Strike: Wisconsin

This September, millions of us will walk out of our workplaces, schools, and homes to join you climate strikers on the streets and demand an end to the age of fossil fuels.

Our house is one fire — let’s act like it. It’s now time to rebel.

Both adults and young people alike need to take to the streets on September 20 to demand climate justice.

Can’t strike? Protest in solidarity by disrupting the status quo and striking for 11 minutes on September 20 to symbolize our looming deadline.

Flagship Strikes:
Madison: https://www.facebook.com/events/444295093093779/
Milwaukee: https://www.facebook.com/events/693776687701388/
La Crosse: https://www.facebook.com/events/361147151227652/
Appleton: https://www.facebook.com/events/473243190128356/
Ashland: https://www.facebook.com/events/400269883939953/

See ycatwi.org/sep20 for other strikes & more info on 11 minute strikes!

Madison, September 20, 2019: Global Climate Strike – 4 Simultaneous Interfaith Gatherings

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Join us for one of the 4 simultaneous interfaith gatherings occurring near the Capitol, between 10:30 – 11:30 am.

*** And it would be wonderful if your congregation could join us for these events as well!

The 4 interfaith gatherings will be at:
Bethel Lutheran, 312 Wisconsin Ave.
Grace Episcopal, 116 W. Washington Ave.
First United Methodist, 203 Wisconsin Ave.
St. John’s Lutheran, 322 E. Washington Ave.

These gathering sites were chosen for their proximity to the Capitol, which will help us to assemble for the 12:00 noon – Concert for the Climate at the State St. corner. From there we will Parade to the Youth. The youth will be at MGE – asking for a commitment to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030.

We plan to have wheelchairs, volunteer wheelchair pushers, and shuttle vehicles available for those for whom this 0.6-mile walk would be hard or impossible. (If you know of a place from which we could borrow one or more wheelchairs, please call 608-630-3633 and let me know.

*** If your congregation is coming as a group, to help disperse our numbers somewhat equitably at the four gatherings, we ask that someone from your congregation call Claire at 608-334-5279. With her help, you and your group will know just where to show up.

Faith leaders who would like to represent their faith tradition at this important event can sign up by using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FA5AF2BA5FB6-climate.

I’d also really enjoy getting a call from you, but that isn’t necessary.

Lastly, please share this event with all who may be called to support this historic turning point for humanity.

In Solidarity for justice, peace, and a sustainable future for our children,

Tim Cordon
608-630-3633