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UPCOMING EVENTS:
If you have more UniServ recall activities to add to this list, please email hurleyb@weac.org.
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May 21 - June 1: EARLY VOTING PERIOD
Fiona Cahill shows off her “I Voted” sticker after casting a ballot in Wisconsin’s general recall election at the Madison City Clerk's Office. | |
Can’t wait to recall Scott Walker? You don’t have to wait any longer. Early voting started Monday, May 21, giving people who want to vote in the June 5 election a chance to go ahead and cast their ballots.
Early voting is easy and convenient.
Early voting for the recall election began on Monday, May 21,and ends at 5:00 pm on Friday, June 1.
Find your municipal clerk:
http://www.gab.wi.gov/clerks/directory
Check with your municipal clerk for the hours the office is open.
If you are registered to vote, simply go to the clerk’s office, request a ballot and vote. NOTE: Ballots may not be removed from the clerk’s office by the voter.
If you are not registered to vote, you will need to register by providing proof of residence. Once you are registered, you will receive your ballot and may vote.
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Wednesday, May 23rd
4:45-6:00 PM
Program begins at 5:15
You're Invited to Join Tom Barrett and Supporters in Welcoming Equal Pay Pioneer Lilly Ledbetter, inspiration for the first bill signed into law by President Barack Obama, The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
Stafford Rosenbaum, LLP
222 West Washington Avenue, 10th Floor, in Madison
Suggested Contribution at Door - $150
www.barrettforwisconsin.com/event/lillyledbetter
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“We are Wisconsin” Film to Make Its Official Home-State Debut
After making its international debut to sold out crowds and standing ovations at the Hot Docs International Film Festival, We are Wisconsin—This is What Democracy Looks Like will make its official Wisconsin debut with showings in Madison and Milwaukee later this month. The film chronicles ordinary citizens-turned-activists – and ultimately heroes of the movement – throughout the 2011 battle over Scott Walker’s divisive Act 10.
Thursday May 24th
The Oriental Theater
2230 North Farwell Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
7:00-9:00 P.M.
Tickets: $10.00 online at www.wearewisconsin.org/thefilm
Thursday May 31st
Barrymore Theater
2090 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI
7:00-9:00 P.M.
Tickets: $10.00 online at www.barrymorelive.com or by phone at (608)241-8633
$13.00 day of the show
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Friday, June 1
Workers For Democracy Recall Rally
Hodag Park, Hodag Beach Drive, Rhinelander
4:30 – 8 p.m.
This event will celebrate organized labor and kick off the GOTV weekend.
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Days of Action:
WEAC members from throughout south-central Wisconsin came to the WEAC office in Madison Monday, May 21, to write postcards about the critical importance of the recall elections on June 5 and the need to elect Tom Barrett governor, Mahlon Mitchell lieutenant governor, and four Democrats to the State Senate. Activities like this are taking place throughout the state.
 | | These are just a few of energized members of the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association who joined together Saturday, May 19, for a Day of Action in support of Tom Barrett for governor. Activities like this - including phone banks, canvassing, post card writing and more - are happening throughout the state every evening and weekend leading up the June 5 Recall Election. |
Lieutenant Governor candidate Mahlon Mitchell (center) met with Racine Education Association building reps and guests Monday night (May 21) in Racine.
State Senator Mark Miller (left) addresses a crowded room Tuesday night, May 22, at the Sun Prairie Democracy Celebration. Miller was joined by State Reps. Gary Hebl and Mark Pocan and WEAC Executive Director Dan Burkhalter in rallying Sun Prairie educators and others in advance of the June 5 recall election. Participants in the packed room were encouraged to vote early and join in activities such as canvassing, phone banking and postcard writing to help get out the vote. Musician Ken Lonnquist entertained the crowd with songs including his tribute to the Wisconsin 14.
The Red School Bus Tour kicks off in Lodi:
Thanks to everyone for making the March 10 rally at the State Capitol a huge success!
An estimated 62,000 people flocked to the State Capitol Saturday in a massive rally supporting the recall of Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and four Republican state senators. The rally comes one year after the Republican Legislature passed a law basically eliminating public employee collective bargaining rights. The video below captures the sights and sounds of Saturday's rally. View photo slideshow on Facebook.
More photos, videos and comments from the rally
Kettle Moraine UniServ Council Recall Walker Rally
More than 400 people attended this March 19 rally in Kiel. The keynote speaker was Bob King, UAW International President:
Please check the We Are Wisconsin website and the United Wisconsin website for lists of upcoming activities.
Together we support peaceful activities that are respectful to those who may disagree with us because that’s what democracy looks like in Wisconsin.
If you would like to have a specific recall-related event highlighted on this page, please email it to the Editor.
Here are some guidelines to follow if you are planning public demonstrations or picketing:
- 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.
- Make sure you stay on public property and sidewalks.
- Do not obstruct driveways, entrances to businesses, or disrupt traffic on streets. This will guarantee police intervention.
- Have a picketline captain present at all times in charge of maintaining order and all discussions with police or anyone complaining.
- Be vocal but civil and peaceful. The opposition will use any violence to discredit us and divert attention from our message.
- 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 WEAC Legal.
This is an 11.29 communication with WEAC members and staff.