1,400 E-mails Sent for Cyberlobby Day

WEAC members sent a clear message to state legislators in January … many times over. Members sent more than 1,400 e-mails in connection with Cyberlobby Day January 14, 2005. The activity was part of the Great Schools Statewide Action Plan.

“WEAC members told their legislators how their great schools are suffering under current laws,” WEAC President Stan Johnson said. “They asked their lawmakers to adequately fund our schools, and repeal the Qualified Economic Offer law and revenue controls.”

The Action Plan was adopted by the WEAC Representative Assembly last spring. Its goal is to achieve a revised system of school funding that ensures that every child has access to an adequately funded public education, and a fair collective bargaining law for teachers and education support professionals.

Locals are also asking school boards to adopt resolutions calling for adequately funded schools and the repeal of the QEO and revenue controls.

“This is a long-term effort that requires the participation of all WEAC members,” Johnson said. “The future of our state is at stake.

“Our members recognize this danger. Their participation in the Great Schools Statewide Action Plan and Cyberlobby Day signals how strongly they feel about preserving great schools in Wisconsin.”

Resource Page on the Great Schools Statewide Action Plan

Posted February 1, 2005