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Rallies continue throughout the state!
Next large Madison rally
is planned for Saturday!

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.


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25

The theme for Friday is Bridge Demonstrations - "Bridge to Resolution".

Madison:
No large rally scheduled at State Capitol but constant activities inside.
AFSCME Bus Schedule

Also, buses starting at the WEA Trust Building at 45 Nob Hill Rd. at 7:30 a.m. with the last leaving downtown at 3:00 p.m.

  • 10:30 AFSCME meets to walk to Capitol - meet at AFSCME tent on square at Wisconsin Ave
  • SEIU Sleep Over at the Capitol - TA’s will provide dinner at 7pm and doors close at 10pm

Milwaukee:

11 a.m., Milwaukee City Hall rally

Wausau:
5 p.m. - Wausau City Council, open public meeting, City Hall, 407 Grant Street, Wausau.
The purpose of this meeting is to inform the city/community about the impact of the Gov. Budget Bill on the city of Wausau. Galloway, Petrowski, and Siedel, have been invited.

La Crosse:
5-6 p.m. Clinton Street Bridge in La Crosse.
This is another joint effort of labor groups and community supporters. We will line Clinton Street on either side of the bridge as well as the one side of the bridge that has a sidewalk. There are no speakers as this event. Parking is available. Signs will be available, but you are encouraged to create and bring your own.

Whitehall:
4:30 p.m., rally around city hall.

Mauston:
4:30 p.m., rally around Juneau County Courthouse

Sturgeon Bay:
4pm - 6pm: Bridges Rally
Steel Bridge in downtown Sturgeon Bay - parking in public lots on either side of the bridge

Spooner:
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Intersection of Walnut & River Street


Richland Center:
5 p.m., picket, Richland County Courthouse


Gays Mills:
8 or 9 a.m., details forthcoming

Whitehall:
4:30 p.m., Trempealeau County Courthouse
March around the courthouse with members from AFSCME , sheriff’s department jailers and educators.
Please bring your own signs to this solidarity event.

Princeton:
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Princeton Town Hall, N5865 County Road D
“Bridge to Resolution Rally” on bridge of the Fox River in Princeton

Rhinelander:
4-6 p.m., rally
Intersection by Pizza Hut, Burger King, and the Holiday gas Station

Eagle River:
4-6 p.m., rally

Riverside Park by the bridge/river


Oshkosh-Fond du Lac-Beaver Dam buses:
Buses going to Princeton – This location has been recently changed from Madison
Buses leaving Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, & Beaver Dam at 3:45 pm.
  • Bus from Oshkosh – Register HERE
  • Bus from Fond du lac - Register HERE
  • Bus from Beaver Dam – Register HERE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Another large rally is being planned for Madison. A program is planned for 3:00 p.m. Solidarity activities from 12:00 to 3:00. The emcee for Saturday's event is actor Bradley Whitford, a Madison native who is best known for his roles on The West Wing, 30 Sunset, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and The Good Guys.

AFSCME Bus Schedule
Also, buses starting at the WEA Trust Building, 45 Nob Hill Rd., at 9 a.m. with the last bus leaving downtown at 8 pm.

La Crosse-Sparta buses:
CRUE will have buses leaving the Valley View Mall Park & Ride Lot in La Crosse at 10 a.m. There will also be a bus departing from Sparta, from the former Country Kitchen restaurant parking lot, on Highway 27, at 10:30 a.m. Buses will return to La Crosse/ Sparta by 8 p.m.

Hudson:
10 a.m., rally at Hudson City Hall, 505 3rd St.

St. Croix Falls:
5-7 p.m., candlelight protest, 2212 Glacier Dr., St. Croix Falls, Wal-mart parking lot and along Highway 8

Green Bay:
12:00 Noon
A counter-rally to show support for Senator Hansen, who is being targeted for recall by Tea Party people
Meet at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of Taylor and Bond in Green Bay

Tomahawk:
12:00 - 3:00
Sara Park
Can the Bill Rally
Please bring can goods to fill the truck. All can goods will be donated to our local food pantries and the Salvation Army Backpack Program.

Oshkosh-Fond du Lac-Beaver Dam buses to Madison rally:
Buses will leave all locations at 10:30 a.m. Please egister early for this rally as we may need additional buses.
  • Bus from Oshkosh – Register HERE
  • Bus from Fond du lac - Register HERE
  • Bus from Beaver Dam – Register HERE


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27

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

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).


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.