Sunday, February 27, 2011

Events continue throughout the state! #WEAC #StateSOS #WIunion #SolidarityWI

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Events continue throughout the state!

Keep raising your voice!

Background Article: Labor leaders ask Wisconsin citizens to come to the State Capitol (join the conversation here) Also join the conversation at facebook.com/myweac.

Note: AFSCME also is maintaining a list of activities and events. If you don't see an event in your community here you may find one on the AFSCME activities list.

Check back often. This page is being constantly updated.

    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27

    Madison:
    You are welcome to protest at the State Capitol, but there is no organized rally and no buses scheduled.

    Support Crowd: As we all know the committed folks who have been at the Capitol for over 13 days now will be asked to leave by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. We want this to be a positive experience and would love to have a crowd of supporters at the Capitol to greet them and thank them when they walk out. We will be using the door on State Street which is symbolic –State Street is where our Rallies started. While people will be asked to leave-the Capitol- this fight is far from over- people will be back again on Monday and Tuesday. So please help us get people there to stand with these committed people who have called Capitol City their home these last two weeks. So let’s show our support and thank them for standing strong with us. Please plan to be at the State Street entrance of the Capitol outside by 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

    Milwaukee:
    Rally to protect collective bargaining rights
    1:00 - 3:00
    Milwaukee Area Technical College, 1015 N. 6th St.

    West Bend:
    Noon to 3:00 p.m.
    Paradise & Main Streets

    Randon Lake:
    Random Lake United Education Association Rally - Fredonia (Ozaukee County) – 3:30 pm to 5pm -
    The event follows the West Bend rally. Meet at Ozaukee County Express Park and Ride, St. Hwy. 57 and Co. Hwy. H in Fredonia.

    Fond du Lac:
    Targeted Canvass:
    10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Meet at the Winnebagoland UniServ offices at 325 Trowbridge Drive, Fond du Lac
    This is more than just a run-of-the-mill door knocking!

    Fredonia:
    3:30 p.m. to 5:00
    The event follows the West Bend rally and is hosted by Random Lake United Education Association.
    Meet at Ozaukee County Express Park and Ride (St. Hwy. 57 and Co. Hwy. H in Fredonia).

    Marshfield:
    1:00-2:30 p.m. rally
    We will gather in the parking lot behind Marshfield City Hall, 630 South Central Avenue.
    The event will proceed slowly up and down Central Ave. and conclude back at the parking lot.

    Reedsburg:
    2:30-3:30 pm, rally, Location TBA

    MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28

    Dodgeville:
    Public hearing
    Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
    Event begins at 6 p.m.
    Dodgeville high School Gymnasium
    912 W Chapel St

    Here are some guidelines to follow if you are planning public demonstrations or picketing:
    1. Notify local law enforcement of your plans and make sure you follow whatever reasonable guidelines they request. Better for law enforcement to know what we are doing and why before getting misleading calls from irate neighbors or businesses.
    2. Make sure you stay on public property and sidewalks.
    3. Do not obstruct driveways, entrances to businesses, or disrupt traffic on streets. This will guarantee police intervention.
    4. Have a picketline captain present at all times in charge of maintaining order and all discussions with police or anyone complaining.
    5. Be vocal but civil and peaceful. The opposition will use any violence to discredit us and divert attention from our message.
    6. If anyone is arrested, contact me on my cell (608)770-6666 and I will arrange for local legal representation.
    7. If local law enforcement is imposing unreasonable restrictions designed to prevent the action, politely work your way up the line of authority and if that fails call me.
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