http://www.ctunet.com/blog/house-of-delegates-votes-to-continue-strike

“This union is a democratic institution, which values the opportunity for all members to make decisions together. The officers of this union follow the lead of our members,” President Karen Lewis said. She continued, “the issues raised in this contract were too important, had consequences too profound for the future of our public education system and for educational fairness for our students, parents and members for us to simply take a quick vote based on a short discussion. Therefore, a clear majority voted to take this time and we are unified in this decision.”

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http://tinyurl.com/98l25cc

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http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/7209/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=11679

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http://chicago.indymedia.org/

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Statement from the WI AFL-CIO: http://tinyurl.com/8ujg2mo

On Friday, a Dane County judge struck down main portions of Act 10, Gov. Walker’s union-busting law, which stripped Wisconsin public employees of their right to collectively bargain.

Judge Juan Colas ruled that Scott Walker’s law violated both the State and U.S. Constitution by violated employees’ rights to free speech, association and equal protection.

“As we have said from day one, Scott Walker’s attempts to silence the union men and women of Wisconsin’s public sector was an immoral, unjust and illegal power grab,” said Phil Neuenfeldt, President of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO.  “Now, a court has ruled that the essential provisions of Act 10, Scott Walker’s draconian attack on public worker’s right to collectively bargain, is unconstitutional.”

“This is a good day for Wisconsin’s working people and the union movement,”   said Stephanie Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO.  “When workers choose to join together for mutual aid and protection, their employer should honor their choice, come to the table and discuss wages and working conditions.”

No union-busting in Wisconsin! All sectors of the working class occupying the state capitol in Madison Feb. 2011.

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From the Milwaukee Teachers Education Association:

Please register below to save the seat(s) you need for yourself, family, and friends.
Sign-up deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 13.
https://afl.salsalabs.com/o/4013/c/468/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=7204

Saturday, September 15 –
Wear red!
Board buses at 9:15 a.m.
at the MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St. Street
Parking and 3 lots available: MTEA, MPS central office and Wick Field.

Buses will leave at 9:30 a.m. Drop off location in downtown Chicago to be determined.

Buses will leave Chicago no later than 3:00 p.m. from drop off location.

Driving to Chicago? Stay tuned to mtea.org for details about the rally location.

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Immediate action requested:

Evie Sawaquat will be in court tomorrow morning, Friday, Sept. 14, in Traverse City, MI.

Please call the following numbers and demand that the eviction of Evie Sawaquat be stopped and that she given a principal reduction on her loan to current market value with a low interest rate:

Daniel Vargas, Executive Customer Relations of BoA at 877.471.4367, ext. 034580 and tell Bank of America to stop the eviction, modify the loan, and give Evie Sawaquat back her money.

Refer to Evie’s loan # 138 626 804, address: 6686 S. West bay Shore Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684

Email Bank of America President Brian T. Moynihan at Brian.t.moynihan@bankofamerica.com.

Call the numbers below and tell taxpayer-owned Fannie Mae to stop the eviction of Evie Sawaquat and work with her to modify her loan:

Fannie Mae Chicago Office: (312) 368-6200

Email: chicago_mhc@fanniemae.com

For more info, visit:  Stop the eviction of Evie Sawaquat in Traverse City, MI

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

CONTACT: JOE SHANSKY 414.218.3331, joe@vdlf.org

Palermo Workers Union in Solidarity with Chicago Teachers Union

On Monday 29,000 Chicago public school teachers, represented by the Chicago Teachers Union, walked off the job and went on strike for the first time in 25 years after failing to reach contract negotiations with the city.  

Serious concerns over job security, compensation, and educational procedures such as teacher evaluations based on standardized test scores, have led to this decision.  The CTU is an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, and is the third largest teachers local in the United States, and the largest local union in Illinois.

Workers at Palermo Villa in Milwaukee, who are in the midst of their own three-month strike for union recognition and safer working conditions, have come out in support of the Chicago teachers’ struggle.

“As workers who are also fighting for a greater voice on the job, we know how difficult this decision must have been for CTU to make. We stand in full support and intend on marching with Chicago teachers on the picket line, in the same spirit of solidarity that so many people across the country have shown us,” says Raul de la Torre of the Palermo Workers Union.

For more information on the Palermo Workers Union strike, visit http://sliceofjustice.com/

Striking Palermo’s workers, their families and supporters distribute boycott literature to patrons at Sendik’s grocery in Shorewood, Wisconsin Sept. 12, 2012.

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http://www.thecuban5.org/wordpress/index.php

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http://www.coreteachers.com/

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