tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61564005068992058542024-03-14T07:03:56.963-07:00AFSCME PEOPLE 1st CD CHAIR - Scott SharpWe are Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative EqualityScott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-66244531249817061052010-03-21T21:10:00.000-07:002010-03-21T21:10:09.889-07:00HealthcareStatement of AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee on tonight's vote in the U.S. House of Representatives:<br />
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Washington, DC — "Tonight's historic vote marks a major milestone in the struggle to break the power of the insurance industry and provide quality, affordable health care for millions of American families. Democrats in the House, with the determined leadership of President Barack Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, demonstrated the courage that is necessary to defeat the special interests and do what is right for the American people. AFSCME members will remember those who stood with us and those who stood with the insurance industry. I have told Senator Harry Reid that we intend to continue our efforts as the battle moves to the U.S. Senate. Together, we will not fail. Tonight, we celebrate a monumentally important victory for our country. Tomorrow, we get back to work in the fight to make health care reform happen."<br />
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AFSCME's Make America Happen campaign for health care reform has been the largest issue mobilization campaign in the union's history, generating more than 400,000 phone calls and letters to Congress. In addition, the 1.6 million member union has invested in an aggressive $10 million television, online and print advertising campaign, along with an unprecedented use of texting and new media.Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-91920923200761432952010-03-21T18:52:00.000-07:002010-03-21T18:52:57.288-07:00First Day of Spring and it SnowedSorry that I missed everyone who went to Johnson Creek for the District Conference. It snowed and I had to work. Hope all went well....we will see each other soon.Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-36005011582125872802010-03-17T22:20:00.000-07:002010-03-17T22:20:29.521-07:00Congratulations!To Brother Lupton of District 7 - he has accepted the challenge of PEOPLE and has run for Public Office.Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-10792634596880880412010-03-17T22:13:00.000-07:002010-03-17T22:14:57.589-07:00District Conference This SaturdayTo All AFSCME Members in Districts 1 & 2:<br />
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This Saturday, March 20th in Johnson Creek join fellow members at our annual District Conference where Progressive Dues, Annual Council 40 Convention, and International Convention will be discussed.<br />
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This is a free Conference where rolls & beverages will be served and lunch will be provided.<br />
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Location: Johnson Creek Comfort Suites, 725 Paradise Lane, Johnson Creek, WI 53038. (920) 699-2800.<br />
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Registration begins at 8:30A and Conference starts at 9:30A.Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-17912430859001138022010-03-13T08:10:00.000-08:002010-03-13T08:42:48.648-08:00Retiring Together We Can WebsiteAs we approach the 2010 Council 40 Convention we need to look forward and support the needs of our members. I have posted one final message on the Together We Can website before it will be retired. <a href="http://council40election2009.blogspot.com/">http://council40election2009.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />I continue to believe in Together We Can and through my work with local candidates have suggested to individual campaigns that by working together and combining their efforts and resources and using this message "Together We Can" they will promote "Community." All Politics is Local. Think about this last sentence and you will understand why I am a VIP member of PEOPLE and will continue to work hard getting the right people elected.<br /><br />In the 1st CD we do not have the right person speaking for all constituents in Washington. During the next 6 years both parties need to find a person of the people not a career politician to represent us appropriately. Mr. Ryan's newest proposal to eliminate Medicare is just one reason we need to work very hard on this project. Thru his proposal to decrease taxes on the wealthiest 1% of our population is just another example of more of the same......Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-9035578309940935722010-03-11T19:25:00.000-08:002010-03-11T19:34:00.476-08:00TDA Fly-In<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8ewc7rO3fDig4zdJ0qOwlxuotsy3_KspsjdGurggWxMbM2eJyRLselTGSI2-yXdl62K8n7IPnJQe5rqKAGIAYePUwTqlVHdFShyphenhyphenSlwpRr0F3g1FQ7sbPfl9vwZH46kgdQQLkliXa2Mg/s1600-h/TDA.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8ewc7rO3fDig4zdJ0qOwlxuotsy3_KspsjdGurggWxMbM2eJyRLselTGSI2-yXdl62K8n7IPnJQe5rqKAGIAYePUwTqlVHdFShyphenhyphenSlwpRr0F3g1FQ7sbPfl9vwZH46kgdQQLkliXa2Mg/s320/TDA.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447585310270568434" /></a><br />Just got in from a quick trip to D.C. for the Transportation Development Association Fly-In. We had 25 people in our delegation meet with Senator Kohl's staff. I had the opportunity to speak with Senator Kohl one on one after lunch in the Rotundra. This is a great opportunity and a terrific event. A detailed report of the event is being created and will be reported at the next Street and Highway Advisory Committee. For all of you planning to attend the convention in April you are welcome to join our Committee Meeting as observers. If you have anything you would like our Committee to discuss, please just send me an e-mail. I will put it on the agenda and will personally notify you after the Committee Meeting the answers to all questions, suggestions, or concerns.Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-78825625319608651762010-03-10T18:59:00.000-08:002010-03-10T19:07:07.752-08:00More AFSCME Jobs Going to Private Sector<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXxFhTL7q_OhB5_-U_B-_EF5Pmsn9Ar3IzS30nL5jl-DvsZQUWLwyLCF4-v_8PRqvKF4eucxSEySS4vMBCQ9wi0gvj5mthYTQBx4pBRGnShDLR3EXRvxrrQH3TQ8v-0WFN-B5Bz7pf9Q/s1600-h/milwaukee_county_labor_header.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 42px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447205946165022626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXxFhTL7q_OhB5_-U_B-_EF5Pmsn9Ar3IzS30nL5jl-DvsZQUWLwyLCF4-v_8PRqvKF4eucxSEySS4vMBCQ9wi0gvj5mthYTQBx4pBRGnShDLR3EXRvxrrQH3TQ8v-0WFN-B5Bz7pf9Q/s320/milwaukee_county_labor_header.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />AFSCME Rally in Milwaukee on Friday, March 12, 2010 11:30-1P at the South end of the Milwaukee County Courthouse 10th & Wells.<br /><br />Where something Red to show your support in saving our brothers and sisters jobs in Milwaukee.Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-74066609382821491652010-02-28T09:56:00.000-08:002010-03-01T18:37:26.296-08:00Welcome Back!This past week I was given the official notification from Doug Burnett at AFSCME that my blog is approved and that I may continue to use this as an official informational tool from me to you. Please click on the Scott's bio page also because I will be placing information on it as well.<br /><br />It feels good to be back in the saddle and I will provide you with results from Candidate Screenings who your local elected leaders have agreed to support. I will be creating a sidebar tool that lists upcoming events in your areas. Please check back often because as all of you provide me with information I will post.<br /><br />On February 26, 2010 Labor held its' Candidate screening in Racine. We were disappointed in how many candidates failed to accept our invitation. Our conclusions are that we have quite a few people running for office in Racine and Racine County who are not Labor friendly candidates. So each of us needs to be aware of this when we go to the polls on April 6, 2010.<br /><br />The entire County Board is up for re-election in Racine County and all Even Aldermatic positions are up for re-election and will be on the April 6, 2010 ballot:<br /><br /><br />Monte Osterman County Board D 3 <br />Michael Gabbey County Board D 3 No response<br />James Kaplan County Board D 4 No response<br />Kenneth Lumpkin County Board D 4 10:30<br />Mark Hjortness Country Board D 14 <br />Ronald Molnar County Board D 14 No response<br />Ken Hall (I) County Board D 15 1:00<br />John Leiber County Board D 15 No response<br />Joseph Bellante County Board D 19 No response<br />Donna Deuster County Board D 19 No response<br />Gilbert Bakke County Board D 21 No response<br />Patrick Lee Haley County Board D 21 No response<br />Jameel Ghuari Racine Common Council D 2 9:30A<br />Eric Marcus Racine Common Council D 2 unable to attend<br />James Kaplan Racine Common Council D 4 No response<br />Sherrie Lawson Racine Common Council D 4 10:50<br />Dwight Mosby Racine Common Council D 6 11:10am<br />Sandy Weidner Racine Common Council D 6 No<br />Donald Dwyer Racine Common Council D 10 Responded<br />Dennis Wiser Racine Common Council D 10 12:10pm<br />Fran Eulingbourgh Racine Unified School Board 12:30pm<br />Susan Kutz (I) Racine Unified School Board<br />Julie McKenna (I) Racine Unified School Board 10:10am<br />Bill Van Atta (I) Racine Unified School Board 9:10 AM<br />Gene Racine County Judge 9:50am<br />Georgia Racine County Judge 12:45<br /><br /><br />Labor waits to endorse School Board candidates until after their screening.<br />Racine County Judge Postion: Racine Candidates received a dual endorsement<br />For the first time in Jim Kaplan's history of running for office he <strong>was not </strong>endorsed. As a retired member of AFSCME Local 67 this was very disappointing to me. He has proven to be an unfriendly leader to labor by not responding to our questions or appearing at the screening.<br /><strong>Ken Hall</strong> County Board Incumbent 15th District was endorsed.<br /><strong>Ken Lumpkin</strong> former County Board Member, Community Activist, and Editor of Insider News of the 4th District was endorsed.<br /><strong>Sherrie Lawson</strong> Horlick High School Teacher and Community Activist was endorsed for the 4th District for Racine's City Council.<br /><strong>Jameel Ghuari</strong> was endorsed as the candidate for Racine's City Council 2nd District.<br /><strong>Dwight Mosby Sr.</strong> former County Board Member 15th District was endorsed.<br /><strong>Monte Osterman</strong> Candidate County Board No incumbent running endorsed by answers to packet sent back for 3rd District.<br /><strong>Mark Hjortness</strong> Candidate County Board No incumbent running endorsed by answers to packet send back for 14th District.<br /><br />Good Luck to all candidates and Thank you for participating.Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-36387645920958533382010-01-27T21:02:00.000-08:002010-01-27T21:17:50.478-08:00Do You Text While Driving?If you visit the <a href="http://www.distraction.gov/"><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>DOT's website</strong></span></a> you will find out the consequences for all of us who hold a CDL and is caught text messaging while driving. <br /><br /><object width="480" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/all/modules/swftools/shared/flash_media_player/player.swf"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="bgcolor" value="282828"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="flashvars" value="file=http://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/2010/January/012510_Cab_Vid_Ray_LaHood.m4v&path_to_plugins=http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/modules/wh_multimedia/wh_jwplayer/plugins&path_to_player=http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/all/modules/swftools/shared/flash_media_player&skin=http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/all/modules/swftools/shared/flash_media_player/skins/EOP_skin.swf&captions_url=&image=http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/audio-video/video_thumbnail/012510_Cab_Vid_Ray_LaHood-2_0.jpg&controlbar=bottom&frontcolor=AAAAAA&plugins=http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/modules/wh_multimedia/wh_jwplayer/plugins/privacy/privacy,http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/modules/wh_multimedia/wh_jwplayer/plugins/hat/hat,http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/modules/wh_multimedia/wh_jwplayer/plugins/share/share,http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/modules/wh_multimedia/wh_jwplayer/plugins/captions/captions&captions.file="></param><embed src="http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/all/modules/swftools/shared/flash_media_player/player.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="300" flashvars="file=http://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/2010/January/012510_Cab_Vid_Ray_LaHood.m4v&path_to_plugins=http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/modules/wh_multimedia/wh_jwplayer/plugins&path_to_player=http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/all/modules/swftools/shared/flash_media_player&skin=http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/all/modules/swftools/shared/flash_media_player/skins/EOP_skin.swf&captions_url=&image=http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/audio-video/video_thumbnail/012510_Cab_Vid_Ray_LaHood-2_0.jpg&controlbar=bottom&frontcolor=AAAAAA&plugins=http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/modules/wh_multimedia/wh_jwplayer/plugins/privacy/privacy,http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/modules/wh_multimedia/wh_jwplayer/plugins/hat/hat,http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/modules/wh_multimedia/wh_jwplayer/plugins/share/share,http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/modules/wh_multimedia/wh_jwplayer/plugins/captions/captions&captions.file=&stretching=fill&menu=false"></embed></object>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-66250119565760988602010-01-22T02:12:00.000-08:002010-01-22T02:22:17.450-08:00Labor Can ParticipateSince the McCain Feingold Bill and before Labor has been locked out of campaigning and running ads just prior to federal elections. On January 21, 2010 the Supreme Court has changed the rules. We will once again will be allowed to participate and educate the American People on what matters and during a time when it matters right before they go to the polls.<br /><br />What we need to help limit is Corporate monies being spent where they have accepted bail out money. In most cases, the bail out monies went into Corporate treasuries and this money is the American People's money. We want new legislation that will protect our money from being used in this manner. Corporations should have to pay the taxpayers back before giving them cart blanche on campaigning.Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-54240363304710390602010-01-08T20:35:00.000-08:002010-01-08T20:38:26.256-08:00Check out this websiteAre you interested in lobbying activities in Wisconsin. You can search this site by organization - Check out Council 11 and AFSCME International's activities<br /><a href="http://ethics.state.wi.us/scripts/CurrentSession/BandrLobbied.asp?PrinID=3722&start=&start2=">click here</a>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-4312266734364567762010-01-07T21:16:00.000-08:002010-01-07T21:20:58.732-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YZU6NWPLZJOvjCJnUdDxzT49U9ceg_u91B3q7hC1hkHATsEd7l0SO9E5hDMPXvlTUycLKPEobdZi_b6xJVAUTo_QC_AFXB9wjqlS4dnc8AXJ7typHWRE92_f78YNsUuDvtkMaRnj6sI/s1600-h/TDA.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YZU6NWPLZJOvjCJnUdDxzT49U9ceg_u91B3q7hC1hkHATsEd7l0SO9E5hDMPXvlTUycLKPEobdZi_b6xJVAUTo_QC_AFXB9wjqlS4dnc8AXJ7typHWRE92_f78YNsUuDvtkMaRnj6sI/s320/TDA.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424234250226336354" /></a><br /><br /><br />I will be attending the TDA Fly-In March 10-11th in Washington DC. It is a fast trip filled with transportation lobbying activities.Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-25604890855727788812010-01-07T20:42:00.000-08:002010-01-07T20:58:27.953-08:00Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk to address Council 40 MembersAt the Council 40 Convention (April 16th-18th), the Street & Highway Workers Advisory Committee will be having a workshop this year. The importance of stimulus monies to fund road projects and maintaining employment for our members is of the highest priorities during these Economic Hard Times. Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk will be keynote educator along with myself and a yet to be confirmed guest.<br /><br />The Street & Highway Workers Advisory Committee usually holds workshops at Education Conferences but it is imperative that we get as much information out to all members at as many events as possible.<br /><br />Empowering all members will help us to regain strength and increase the momentum we will all need going into the next election cycle.Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-57241840427104891572010-01-07T20:32:00.000-08:002010-01-14T20:25:15.988-08:00Upcoming Events<strong><span style="color:#009900;">PEOPLE</span></strong> Steering Committee January 22, 2010 <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>"Change in Date"</strong><br /></span><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Council 40 Executive Board Meeting</span></strong> February 5 and 6th in Madison (any member may attend)<br />Regional Forum Districts 3 and 4 February 27th - Waupaca<br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">AFSCME Lobby Day March 3, 2010</span></strong><br />District 5 has chosen to have a District Conference on March 6th Probably in Tomah<br />District 6 has chosen to have a District Conference on March 13th<br />Regional Forum Districts 1 and 2 March 20th - Johnson Creek<br />Regional Forum Districts 7 and 8 March 27th - Ladysmith<br />WI AFL-CIO Community Services Conference March 25th-27th - MadisonScott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-41623914053611152142010-01-06T09:09:00.000-08:002010-01-06T09:13:11.892-08:00Friends of Falk New Year 2010 Message<strong>Friends of Kathleen Falk</strong> <br /> <br />Dear Friends,<br /> <br />A New Year means it is time to look back at what we accomplished and ahead to what we should do.<br /> <br />Despite the awful economic times, here in Dane County we didn't just hunker down; we worked hard to move the ball forward on big issues that are basic to a strong future for all of us.<br /> <br />A year ago, I challenged our community to work collaboratively to reduce the problems our kids and families face because of people who drink too much alcohol too often. I pulled together a first-of-its kind county coalition to work on changing cultural norms and laws.<br /> <br />Our pilot project in middle schools is changing kids who drink alcohol before they are 13 years old. We've lobbied the state legislature to adopt long-overdue reforms on drunk driving.<br /> <br />We took big steps in 2009 to clean up our lakes and create green energy and good paying jobs at the same time! Our "Cow-Power" project is a great private-public partnership, using technology to remove the phosphorous in cow manure (which we have a lot of!) to generate green electricity to run 2000 homes, help our important dairy industry expand, and serve as a model for communities across the nation. <br /> <br />And now we have embarked on a process to explore how to collect all the food we waste each day (30% is wasted!) in order to convert it to jobs and green electricity.<br /> <br />This past year we went after every federal stimulus dollar we could. As a result, we are improving our airport, fixing our roads, and building a new county nursing home – featuring solar and geothermal heat -- that will serve some of our most vulnerable citizens. <br /> <br />The 2010 county budget which we recently finished was the toughest in history. The key in helping us maintain essential services was our successful negations with all the unions that represent our 2500 employees. We came to the table, respectfully and honestly, to save jobs and $8.5 million for taxpayers.<br /> <br />As we begin 2010, I know better days are ahead. My resolution is to do as much as I can to create more jobs and more opportunity for the many who are searching for work. Together, we will all succeed.<br /> <br />Happy and healthy year to you all!<br /> <br />Sincerely,<br /> <br />Kathleen FalkScott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-37991196895929099762009-12-30T16:38:00.000-08:002009-12-30T16:46:55.601-08:00Ratification of Two Year ContractPRESS RELEASE<br /><br />Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk issued the following statement after the Dane County Deputy Sheriff's Association and the Deputy Supervisors Association ratified a two year contract on Tuesday, December 29. The two year contract includes a 3% cut in pay for 2010 and eight additional days off.<br /><br />"Today's ratification means all county employees - our sheriff's deputies, 911 dispatchers, snow plow operators, nurses, social workers, department heads and elected officials, including myself, have agreed to be part of the solution to address the worst economic recession our county has seen in decades," Falk said.<br /><br />"Three out of every four dollars spent by county government go to public safety and protecting our most vulnerable citizens - our kids, families, seniors, and the disabled. Together county government is working together to help weather this economic storm and preserve public safety and human services when our citizens need them most." Falk said.<br /><br /><em>Local 60 is one of AFSCME Council 40's largest Locals and it is vital to our members and their families that they keep working. Kathleen Falk has done a great job maintaining positions for our members in Dane County.</em>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-44783396886018634952009-12-28T18:48:00.000-08:002009-12-28T18:54:42.530-08:00Wisconsin Legislative WebsiteWas voted to be the best State Legislative <span style="color:#009900;">site . </span><span style="color:#333333;">Minnesota and Washington also have good legislative websites. The worst three were Idaho, Colorado, and Vermont. On Wisconsin!</span><br /><span style="color:#333333;"></span><br /><span style="color:#333333;"></span><br /><span style="color:#333333;"></span>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-2458381933290271852009-12-28T18:44:00.001-08:002009-12-28T18:48:45.381-08:00Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2009How did our representatives vote <span style="color:#3333ff;"><a href="http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=968&chamber=H&congress=1111">check here</a></span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-14217045454868117282009-12-23T19:21:00.000-08:002009-12-23T19:27:16.609-08:00AB 172 Signed into Law<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwV5MIL9UC5VZymwEXXFqNJwKvtGSHlXqGBWgB33RZq7qCrfI7VEfIihDt4SRTqZ1hRX6arvGp8OjRw2u8itbglKEcUfOTqqlSTtd98RRejnvKf7tqjkM0YGKDPv0fEdQzrhsJHguHVcg/s1600-h/Phil+Neuenfeldt.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418638448235619970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwV5MIL9UC5VZymwEXXFqNJwKvtGSHlXqGBWgB33RZq7qCrfI7VEfIihDt4SRTqZ1hRX6arvGp8OjRw2u8itbglKEcUfOTqqlSTtd98RRejnvKf7tqjkM0YGKDPv0fEdQzrhsJHguHVcg/s320/Phil+Neuenfeldt.jpg" /></a><br /><div>For years our children's history books have never explored the important role that unions have played in the history of the great State of Wisconsin. With this bill signed the State Superintendant of Schools will have to add labor history to its' curriculum. Phil Neuenfeldt, AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer was available to witness Governor Doyle signing AB 172 into state law.</div>Would you like to read more? <a href="http://wisaflcio.typepad.com/wisconsin-state-afl-cio-blog/2009/12/labor-history-victory-governor-doyle-signs-ab-172-into-law.html"><span style="color:#009900;">Click here</span></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-34322578698764789762009-12-23T19:02:00.000-08:002009-12-23T19:09:39.637-08:00Falling on Deaf EarsAs Americans and as AFSCME members we deserve the best healthcare benefits available. We work hard for our benefits and have gladly given into wage concessions to keep our healthcare benefits which in most cases have seen increased deductibles and more insurance carrier micro-managing of essential care.<br /><br />Why do we want this bill to pass that includes the following:<br /><ul><li>A new tax on high cost healthcare plans (our plans)</li><li>No Public Option</li><li>No Medicare buy-in for adults between the ages of 55-64</li><li>No requirement for employers to pay their fair share to ensure their employees are covered under a comprehensive healthcare plan</li></ul>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-23623443457323100842009-12-23T18:54:00.000-08:002009-12-23T18:59:14.259-08:00Spencer Coggs for Lieutenant Governor<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwa55kzpeoOcZDmMwkAL28KU0dNaA9Oux17wpbQQmPIX-A2Iq0nErjIlIQx5G1E1ZgYIgTe5WmsFenvJVSulZoWGRq4iMeG4UamLHhpdkYs1_Cs9nWbMNjiN1Iv9as8Ck5lCwL5hnGGc/s1600-h/Coggs.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 215px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418630989939000450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwa55kzpeoOcZDmMwkAL28KU0dNaA9Oux17wpbQQmPIX-A2Iq0nErjIlIQx5G1E1ZgYIgTe5WmsFenvJVSulZoWGRq4iMeG4UamLHhpdkYs1_Cs9nWbMNjiN1Iv9as8Ck5lCwL5hnGGc/s320/Coggs.jpg" /></a> This is Milwaukee's 6th District State Senator Spencer Coggs.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">He started his career in Milwaukee County as a Health Inspector, Member of AFSCME Council 48. For twenty years he served in the State Assembly until 2003 when he ran and won his current Senate Seat. He will have to win the April primary to be on the ballot in November 2010.<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-10489564713695971232009-12-20T20:44:00.000-08:002009-12-20T20:44:38.783-08:00http://my.barackobama.com/holiday<a href="http://my.barackobama.com/holiday8/?fname=Scott">http://my.barackobama.com/holiday8/?fname=Scott</a>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-75975134273671216632009-12-20T18:20:00.000-08:002009-12-20T18:24:08.171-08:00Mike Konopacki Humor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcbaRM6ryEm2goRmTPRd0gAIqA_rfWyqm0eNeNhezklg0CNq1NsQMo6k1ee2gG2ZnxxNpAEE6qD65XcZfzQtBeqWFChZfv31QpVLkjFX1qzR3CeupTTep_D_4qXcWDdGlx81rFgv3_lM/s1600-h/Cartoon.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 232px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417508938020515970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcbaRM6ryEm2goRmTPRd0gAIqA_rfWyqm0eNeNhezklg0CNq1NsQMo6k1ee2gG2ZnxxNpAEE6qD65XcZfzQtBeqWFChZfv31QpVLkjFX1qzR3CeupTTep_D_4qXcWDdGlx81rFgv3_lM/s320/Cartoon.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Click on picture to enlarge</div>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-26808397099299201182009-12-16T16:23:00.000-08:002009-12-16T16:32:37.232-08:00Newby to be on Fox and Friends<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo8Kk0HzMyo9axU9tGqvPX3nbwIxrb9NbVdvnXTsGR4I1K67EP7dQmv_eHTQmtZTxpRKDZjF5og0fhWhTi1PNtcVuVx0dVGxXB8QFC-_vsCvCMSoL16MypuntqLSyQpaH2ASbMp_npFgM/s1600-h/WisAFLCIOLogoForEmail.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 47px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415996454613754610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo8Kk0HzMyo9axU9tGqvPX3nbwIxrb9NbVdvnXTsGR4I1K67EP7dQmv_eHTQmtZTxpRKDZjF5og0fhWhTi1PNtcVuVx0dVGxXB8QFC-_vsCvCMSoL16MypuntqLSyQpaH2ASbMp_npFgM/s320/WisAFLCIOLogoForEmail.jpg" /></a> <div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>President Newby will be on Fox & Friends December 17th at 6:50AM talking about our "Labor History in the Schools" bill which Governor Doyle signed into law last Thursday.<br /><br /><br />In the Milwaukee area this would be Fox 6.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156400506899205854.post-42757743868846661822009-12-15T19:45:00.000-08:002009-12-15T19:46:02.545-08:00Barrett for GovernorWI AFL-CIO Endorses Tom Barrett see full story <a href="http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=179755">here</a>Scott Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442036354363338433noreply@blogger.com0