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Tom Tiffany Empty Town Hall
A Tom Tiffany town Hall was held at Wausau Infused on Thursday, April 24. As constituents living and working in Wisconsin’s wonderfully diverse 7th Congressional District, we believe it’s more important than ever for our members of Congress to have an open and honest conversation with the people they represent.
Whether it’s rising costs, economic uncertainty, or the future of programs like Medicaid, Social Security, and SNAP, the decisions made by Congress are impacting the lives of all Wisconsinites, including children, aging populations, disabled community members, generational farmers, tribal members, and small businesses here in central ...
People’s Town Hall
What: Tom Tiffany Empty Town Hall
When: Thursday, April 24, 6-8 PM
Where: 180 E. Wausau Avenue 54403
As constituents living and working in Wisconsin’s wonderfully diverse 7th Congressional District, we believe it’s more important than ever for our members of Congress to have an open and honest conversation with the people they represent.
Whether it’s rising costs, economic uncertainty, or the future of programs like Medicaid, Social Security, and SNAP, the decisions made by Congress are impacting the lives of all Wisconsinites, including children, aging populations, disabled community members, generational farmers, ...
WORKER’S MEMORIAL
We welcome you to attend!
On April 28, Wisconsin workers will join together with communities across the globe to pay tribute to workers killed on the job. In cities, towns, union halls, at worksites and memorials, in community after community, workers will commemorate those we lost and press forward for stronger protections for safer workplaces.
Each year, thousands of workers are killed and millions more injured or diseased because of their jobs. Many job hazards are unregulated and uncontrolled. Some employers cut corners and violate the law, putting workers in serious danger and costing their lives. Workers who report job hazards or job ...
From our friends at Sawyer County-Lac Courte Oreilles
As of Tuesday evening Feb. 18, with more than 95 percent of precincts reporting statewide, Underly won 38 percent of the vote with 177,397 votes, and Kinser claimed 34.5 percent of the votes with 161, 586 votes, according to the AP. Sauk Prairie School District Superintendent Jeff Wright trailed with 27.5 percent of the vote with 128, 256 votes.
According to the New York Times, a total of 1,250 votes were cast in Sawyer County, with 34 percent of the vote going to Underly, 40 percent to Kinser, and 26 percent to Wright.
Underly has positioned herself as a champion of public schools, while Kinser is an advocate of the state’s private ...
Bernie
We've got some exciting news to share:
Bernie’s coming to Altoona on Saturday, March 8, and you’re invited! He’ll be speaking about how our movement can come together to take on the Oligarchy and demand a government that works for all of us, not just the wealthy few.
This is going to be a great event, and we’d love to see you there. So, can you make it? Here’s everything you need to know:
Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Altoona
Saturday, March 8
10:30am Doors Open
11:30am Speaking Program Starts
Altoona High School
711 7th St W, Altoona, WI 54720
RSVP
From the very beginning, our ...
NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL
Great opportunity for students who come from labor households.
Rights of Nature Series
The Rights of Nature team will be hosting a 5-Week Zoom training about the Rights of Nature movement. The training will include: 1) Key principles of the Rights of Nature; 2) Global Perspectives; 3) Philosophical, Ethical and Religious Dimensions of Rights of Nature; 4) Practical Applications and Advocacy; 5) Personal, Group and Collective Action Plans.
This dynamic and interactive workshop is designed to engage participants in understanding the Rights of Nature concept. Through engaging activities, discussions, and expert insights, participants will delve into the philosophical, legal, and practical dimensions of granting legal rights ...